The Mystery of the Screaming Mummy

What is the main theme of the introduction regarding mummies?

• The economic impact of mummy tourism

• The historical accuracy of mummy movies

• The cultural fascination with mummies

• The scientific study of mummies

Who discovered the Screaming Mummy in 1886?

• Jean-François Champollion

• Zahi Hawass

• Howard Carter

• Gaston Maspero

What was unusual about the Screaming Mummy's burial wrappings?

• They were made of gold

• They were made of sheepskin

• They were missing entirely

• They were covered in hieroglyphs

Which pharaoh's reign is linked to the theory about the Screaming Mummy's identity?

• Ramesses III

• Tutankhamun

• Akhenaten

• Ramesses II

What was the fate of Prince Pentawere according to the theory?

• He became a pharaoh

• He was exiled

• He took his own life

• He was mummified with honors

What is one alternative theory about the Screaming Mummy's identity?

• A Roman soldier

• A Greek philosopher

• A Nubian king

• A Hittite prince

Why might the Screaming Mummy have been mummified poorly?

• It was due to a lack of resources

• It was a new experimental technique

• It was a deliberate act of disrespect

• It was done by a foreign crew

What natural process causes the 'screaming' appearance in mummies?

• Dehydration of the skin

• Expansion of the lungs

• Slackening of the jaw

• Shrinking of the skull

What event in 2011 affected the preservation of Egyptian cultural artifacts?

• A large-scale fire

• A severe drought

• The Egyptian revolution

• A major earthquake

Why was the Screaming Mummy left untouched during the Egyptian revolution?

• It was considered cursed

• It was protected by guards

• It was too heavy to move

• It was hidden away