Share True or False? Facts about Ancient Egypt
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Early explorers found some mummies that even still had hair.
True!
There are 3 canopic jars containing the organs of the deceased.
False. There are 4 canopic jars.
TRUE OR FALSE. King Tut's (Pharaoh Tutankhamen) bed was found in his tomb.
TRUE
Mummies were buried with bread.
TRUE
The pyramids were built by slaves brought from other countries.
FALSE - They were built by paid Egyptian workers
King Tutankhamun became pharaoh when he was about 9 years old.
TRUE
The ancient Egyptians believed pharaohs became ordinary people after death.
FALSE - They believed pharaohs became gods after death
Both men and women could become pharaohs in ancient Egypt.
TRUE
The last person who could read hieroglyphics died in 394 AD
TRUE
Pharaohs painted their faces white to look more powerful.
FALSE - They often used dark eye makeup and natural skin tones.
Some pharaohs were buried with their pets to accompany them in the afterlife.
TRUE
Pharaohs wore false beards made of metal or hair as a symbol of their power.
