Ancient Egypt: Terrifying Discoveries

What common horror movie elements are inspired by ancient Egyptian practices?

• Ghosts and haunted houses

• Mummified remains and curses

• Aliens and UFOs

• Vampires and werewolves

What was the primary purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

• To preserve the body for the afterlife

• To perform scientific experiments

• To create art

• To scare away tomb raiders

Which organ was traditionally left inside the body during mummification?

• Liver

• Brain

• Heart

• Lungs

What were Ushabti dolls believed to do in the afterlife?

• Guard the tomb

• Serve as companions

• Provide entertainment

• Act as servants

What practice did Ushabti dolls replace in ancient Egypt?

• Animal sacrifice

• Human sacrifice

• Building pyramids

• Offering food

What was one of the most unsettling discoveries in Tutankhamun's tomb?

• A secret passage

• A hidden treasure map

• Two infant mummies

• A giant snake

What event is believed to have triggered the curse associated with Tutankhamun's tomb?

• The discovery of a hidden chamber

• The breaking of a sacred artifact

• The opening of the tomb

• The removal of the mummy

What did explorers find in Saqqara in 2020?

• A treasure chest

• A cursed megatomb

• A new pyramid

• A hidden city

What is still missing from the Valley of the Kings?

• The tomb of Nefertiti

• The tomb of Ramses II

• The tomb of King Tut

• The tomb of Cleopatra

What is a common theme in the exploration of ancient Egyptian sites?

• Finding new species

• Locating new continents

• Uncovering new technologies

• Discovering new curses