Year 3

Why was Tutankhamun's tomb an important discovery?

Year 3

Why was Tutankhamun's tomb an important discovery?

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb and the incredible artefacts uncovered.

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3 Questions

Q1.
The mummification process took 70 days.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Which god judged people in the Hall of Truth?
Ammut
Anubis
Correct answer: Osiris
Q3.
What was placed between the mummies' layers to protect the dead?
Correct answer: Amulets
Food
Natron

5 Questions

Q1.
When was Tutankhamun's tomb found?
1919
1920
Correct answer: 1922
1930
Q2.
How old was Tutankhamun when he died?
Correct answer: 19
25
50
9
Q3.
Where was Tutankhamun's tomb found?
In a temple
The pyramids
Correct answer: Valley of the Kings
Q4.
Where are most of Tutankhamun's treasures now?
Correct answer: Egyptian Museum
Howard Carter's home
Still in the tomb
Q5.
Tutankhamun's tomb was not robbed because the pharaohs removed his name from history.
False
Correct answer: True