UncategorizedDiscovering Tut; Saga Continues Quiz Posted on September 18, 2025September 19, 2025 by Sandeep Raj Welcome to your Quiz - Discovering Tut; the Saga Continues Class XI 1. Why was the discovery of Tut's tomb significant, as mentioned at the beginning of the chapter? C. It was the first tomb to be excavated using modern archaeological methods. B. It contained a remarkably well-preserved mummy and an astonishing amount of treasure. D. It was the only tomb of a pharaoh that had not been plundered. A. It confirmed the existence of King Tutankhamun, who was previously thought to be a myth. 2. What event is considered a crucial turning point in the study of King Tut's mummy? A. The exhibition of his treasures around the world. B. The first CT scan of the mummy on January 5, 2005. C. The discovery of his tomb in 1922. D. The removal of the mummy from its coffin by Howard Carter. None 3. According to the chapter, why did Howard Carter have to chisel away the solidified resins to free Tut's mummy? A. To break through a second coffin that was accidentally sealed inside the first. B. The high temperature of the tomb had melted the resins, and they had re-hardened. C. The ritual resins had hardened, cementing the mummy to the bottom of its solid gold coffin. D. To remove the curse of the pharaoh. None 4. What did the CT scan reveal about King Tut's death? A. It did not provide a definitive answer, but ruled out a fatal blow to the head. B. It showed no evidence of injury, suggesting he died of a disease. C. It confirmed he was murdered by a blow to the back of his head. D. It confirmed he was killed in a chariot accident. Back Next None 5. The CT scan of Tut's body provided a new clue about his demise by showing what? A. A missing sternum and a broken collarbone. B. An unusual growth in his abdominal cavity. C. A missing rib and a fracture on his left ankle. D. A severe fracture to his right leg and a possible infection. None 6. Who was Zahi Hawass, and what was his role in the CT scan of Tut's mummy? A. A historian who cataloged the artifacts from Tut's tomb. B. The secretary-general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities. C. The technician who operated the CT scanner. D. The archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tut. None 7. What significant change did Amenhotep IV make to Egyptian religious practices? A. He promoted the worship of the god Amun and restored his temples. B. He moved the capital from Thebes to a new city called Akhenaten. C. He declared the worship of Ra as the sole religion of Egypt D. He destroyed all the temples dedicated to the god Aten. None 8. What was a major concern for the CT scan technicians when the scanner malfunctioned due to sand? A. The fear of the pharaoh's curse being unleashed. B. That the data from the scan would be incomplete and useless. C. The possibility of damaging the ancient sarcophagus. D. The need to manually move the mummy again, causing further damage None 9. What were the 'follies' found in Tut's tomb that were ritually placed there? A. The gilded statues of gods and goddesses. B. The three nested coffins. C. The everyday items like linen, food, and wine. D. The funerary masks and sarcophagi. None 10. Why was the wind described as 'ghastly' on the day Tut's mummy was taken for the CT scan? A. It was the main reason the CT scanner eventually malfunctioned. B. It was a literal sandstorm that had not occurred in centuries. C. It was a supernatural sign of the pharaoh's curse. D. It added a sense of drama and foreboding to the event. None 1 out of 3 Name Email Time's upTime is Up! Sandeep Raj Journey to the End of the Earth – Class 12 Extract Based, Competency Based Questions and Answers
