What did the Mayas and Aztecs use as currency?
They used chocolate seeds.
Who brought chocolate back to Spain?
Christopher Columbus brought chocolate back to Spain.
In what year did King Tut die?
He died in 1323 BCE.
Who was the Chinese ruler that had the statues made?
Qin Shihuang.
Where were the terra-cotta statues found?
They were found in a tomb in China.
What does ruler mean?
A person who leads or controls a country.
About how many terracotta statues were found in China?
More than 6,000 statues were found
What famous archaeological site in the world would you like to visit? Why?
I would like to visit _____ because _______.
What was found inside King Tut's tomb?
King Tut's mummy, hundreds of gold objects, over 3.000 pieces of treasure
What is a tomb?
A large grave or place where someone is buried.
What do people add to chocolate to make it taste better? Tell me three things.
They (People). add sugar, vanilla, spices, cinnamon, etc.
Tell me something you know about the origin of chocolate.
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How many cups of chocolate did the Aztec ruler Moctezuma drink every day?
He drank 50 cups of chocolate every day!
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.
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 does beautifully preserved mean?
It means kept in very good condition for a long time.
What is this?
It's caramel.
How did the Aztecs and Mayas consume their chocolate?
They drank it!
What was the possible cause of King Tut's death?
broken bones in the skull / a broken leg / malaria
What kinds of tattoos did the mummy in Peru have?
Tattoos of snakes and spiders.
When was King Tut's tomb found?
It was found in 1922.
What is this?
It's a milkshake.
Who discovered King Tut's tomb?
Howard Carter discovered it.
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 was King Tut buried with?
He was buried with all the objects he would need in his next life.
Where does chocolate come from?
It comes from the cacao tree.
Tell me two things you know about King Tut.
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How old was Tut when he became the king?
He was nine years old when he became the king.
How do you make a chocolate milkshake?
You put ice cream, milk and chocolate (or cocoa) into a blender and mix it well.