Who was the Chinese ruler that had the statues made?
Qin Shihuang.
What question did scientists still have about the treasure found in England?
Who buried it and why.
About how many statues were found in China?
More than 6,000.
What is a tomb?
A large grave or place where someone is buried.
Would you like to be a rich ruler with lots of treasure? Why or why not?
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What is a treasure?
Valuable things like gold, silver, or jewels.
What does ruler mean?
A person who leads or controls a country.
What are tattoos?
Designs or pictures made by putting ink into the skin.
What does beautifully preserved mean?
Kept in very good condition for a long time.
What is gold?
A yellow, valuable metal used for coins and jewelry.
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.
What does it mean if someone is buried?
Their body is placed under the ground after death.
What would you do if you discovered a tomb by accident?
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What is a mummy?
A dead body preserved so it does not decay.
What kinds of tattoos did the mummy have?
Tattoos of snakes and spiders.
What is a statue?
A model of a person or animal made of stone, clay, or metal.
What does cause mean?
The reason something happens.