Tutankhamen: Life and Legacy

King Tutankhamen, a symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization, became king at nine and was considered half man, half god. His life was largely unknown until his tomb's discovery in 1922. Scientists at the Cairo Museum are scanning his mummy to uncover the cause of his sudden death at 18. Possible explanations include a war injury, a hunting accident, or murder. The scan reveals a sharp break in his left leg, suggesting a battle injury. Despite the mystery, King Tut's story continues to captivate 3,000 years after his death.

At what age did Tutankhamen become the king of Egypt?

• Nine years old

• Fifteen years old

• Seven years old

• Twelve years old

When was King Tutankhamen's tomb discovered?

• 1942

• 1912

• 1922

• 1932

Where is the most famous mummy of King Tutankhamen located?

• Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Luxor Museum

• Cairo Museum

• British Museum

What is one of the possible reasons for Tutankhamen's death according to scientists?

• Natural causes

• War injury

• Poisoning

• Old age

What kind of equipment found in Tutankhamen's tomb suggests he might have died in a hunting accident?

• Farming tools

• Hunting equipment

• Fishing gear

• Cooking utensils

What did the scanner reveal about Tutankhamen's left leg?

• It had a sharp break

• It had a tattoo

• It was perfectly intact

• It was missing

What did the torn skin near the break in Tutankhamen's leg suggest?

• A battle injury

• A recent surgery

• A birth defect

• An animal attack

How many images did the scanning machine take of Tutankhamen's mummy?

• 1,500

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 500

How long after his death does the story of the boy Pharaoh continue to live on?

• 1,000 years

• 2,000 years

• 3,000 years

• 4,000 years