Tutankhamun: Boy King of Ancient Egypt 5

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At what age did Tutankhamun become pharaoh?

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What was Tutankhamun's original birth name?

Toutankhaton

What was the new name Tutankhamun took when he became pharaoh?

Amontut

What caused uncertainty regarding Tutankhamun's death?

<p>Malaria and a broken leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Tutankhamun often referred to as?

<p>The Boy Pharaoh</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tutankhamun marry his half-sister?

<p>To ensure the purity of the royal bloodline</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the tomb being sealed and undisturbed for thousands of years?

<p>It allowed for the preservation of historical artifacts and insights into ancient Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Howard Carter have to wait three weeks for Lord Carnarvon to arrive before opening the tomb?

<p>To share the historical moment with the tomb's financier</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind marrying within the family during Tutankhamun's time?

<p>To avoid conflicts over succession to the throne</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Tutankhamun's tomb built hastily?

<p>Because his death was sudden, requiring a rushed funeral arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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