What is a tomb?
A large grave or place where someone is buried.
What does ruler mean?
A person who leads or controls a country.
What famous archaeological site in the world would you like to visit? Why?
I would like to visit _____ because _______.
What does beautifully preserved mean?
It means kept in very good condition for a long time.
Where were the terra-cotta statues found?
They were found in a tomb in China.
Who was the Chinese ruler that had the statues made?
Qin Shihuang.
About how many terracotta statues were found in China?
More than 6,000 statues were found
What kinds of tattoos did the mummy in Peru have?
Tattoos of snakes and spiders.
What is one thing we don’t know about the mummy from Peru?
The cause of her death or why men were buried with her.
Would you like to be a rich ruler with lots of treasure? Why or why not?
Yes, I would because... / No, I wouldn't because...
What are two things you might
discover in a ruler’s tomb?
You might discover treasure, gold, a mummy,
and/or artifacts in a tomb.
Tell me two things you know about King Tut.
...
How old was Tut when he became the king?
He was nine years old when he became the king.
In what year did King Tut die?
He died in 1323 BCE.
What was King Tut buried with?
He was buried with all the objects he would need in his next life.
What was the possible cause of King Tut's death?
broken bones in the skull / a broken leg / malaria
