Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues

What were the forensic reconstruction and CT scan used for in relation to King Tut?

• They were used to create a replica of his tomb.
• They were used to analyze his mummy for health assessment and cause of death.
• They were used to determine the location of his burial site.
• They were used to analyze the artifacts found with him.

What did Zahi Hawass say about the condition of the mummy?

• The mummy is missing several parts.
• The mummy is in good condition.
• The mummy is badly damaged.
• The mummy is in a deteriorating state.

What did Howard Carter discover in 1922?

• The ruins of an ancient city.
• The tomb of Tutankhamun.
• A collection of Egyptian artifacts.
• The Great Pyramid of Giza.

What was the significance of the treasures found in Tut's tomb?

• The treasures were all found in a single chest without any context.
• The treasures revealed the wealth, artistry, and cultural practices of ancient Egypt.
• They were used to build the pyramids after Tut's reign.
• The treasures were primarily made of plastic and modern materials.

What did the CT scan reveal about King Tut's body?

• King Tut had a perfectly preserved body.
• King Tut was found with a golden mask only.
• King Tut's body showed no signs of injury.
• King Tut had a fractured left leg and signs of infection.

What was the role of the Egyptian Mummy Project?

• To preserve ancient Egyptian artifacts for display in museums.
• To analyze the political history of ancient Egypt through mummy studies.
• To study ancient Egyptian mummies using modern scientific techniques.
• To create replicas of ancient Egyptian mummies for educational purposes.

What was the outcome of the CT scan performed on King Tut?

• King Tut had a fractured left leg and signs of infection.
• King Tut was found to have a broken arm.
• The CT scan showed signs of a heart condition.
• King Tut had a healthy leg with no injuries.

Give reasons for the following. (i) King Tut’s body has been subjected to repeated scrutiny.

• King Tut's body is a modern fabrication with no historical significance.
• The body is preserved for medical research unrelated to archaeology.
• King Tut's body is only examined for its aesthetic value.
• King Tut's body is of great historical and archaeological importance, prompting ongoing research and analysis.

Give reasons for the following. (ii) Howard Carter’s investigation was resented.

• Carter's methods were widely accepted by the archaeological community.
• Howard Carter's investigation was celebrated for its thoroughness.
• The investigation was funded by the local government.
• Howard Carter's investigation was resented due to disruption of sacred sites, jealousy from peers, and media attention.

Give reasons for the following. (iii) Carter had to chisel away the solidified resins to raise the king’s remains.

• Carter was instructed to chisel the resins to prevent damage to the tomb's structure.
• Carter had to chisel away the solidified resins to access the king's remains, as the resins had hardened during the embalming process.
• The resins were used to decorate the king's remains, making them inaccessible.
• Carter needed to remove the resins to preserve the artifacts nearby.