King Tut: Hidden Treasures

What is Egypt considered to be the richest source of?

• Gold mines

• Archaeological treasures

• Natural resources

• Ancient maps

What lies beneath Egypt’s desert landscape?

• Water reserves

• Secret tunnels

• Secrets of an ancient civilization

• Underground palaces

Why did Pharaohs stop building pyramids over 3,000 years ago?

• Lack of resources

• Seclusion was preferred

• To avoid tomb robbers

• They ran out of land

Where did Pharaohs begin building their tombs instead of pyramids?

• Giza Plateau

• Valley of the Kings

• Alexandria

• Abu Simbel

How many tombs have been discovered in the Valley of the Kings?

• 50

• 63

• 75

• 100

Who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb?

• Professor Alejandro Jiménez-Serrano

• Howard Carter

• Jean-François Champollion

• Aliaa Ismail

What led to the entrance of Tutankhamun’s tomb?

• A hidden staircase

• A sealed door

• Underground tunnels

• A golden map

What were some of the artifacts found in Tutankhamun’s tomb?

• Silver jewelry and ancient scrolls

• A gold mask and solid gold coffin

• Pottery and granite statues

• Maps and treasures from other Pharaohs

How long has Aliaa Ismail’s team been documenting Tutankhamun’s tomb?

• 10 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

What did scans reveal about Tutankhamun’s tomb?

• It had been looted before

• It was reused and had hidden marks in the plaster

• It contained more chambers

• It was entirely sealed