Ancient Egypt: Discovery of the Pharaoh's Tomb Exercise

Ancient Egypt: Discovery of the Pharaoh's Tomb

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Ancient Egypt: Discovery of the Pharaoh's Tomb

Read a text describing the discovery of a Pharaoh's tomb in Ancient Egypt. Build vocabulary and reading comprehension skills by answering context-focused questions.

Questions

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    The archaeologist peered into the 'subterranean' chamber. What does 'subterranean' mean?

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    Why were pharaohs buried with treasures, food, and furniture?

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    The heavy stone ____ held the golden ____ of the king.

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    The walls were adorned with 'hieroglyphs'. What are hieroglyphs?

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    What does the word 'intact' mean when referring to the newly found tomb?

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    Eager ____ carefully brushed away layers of desert ____

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    What was the purpose of mummification in ancient Egyptian culture?

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    The corridor was described as 'labyrinthine'. What does 'labyrinthine' mean?

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    Flickering ____ cast long shadows on the carved stone ____

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    What material was used to wrap mummified bodies?

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    In the text, what does 'amulet' mean?

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    Golden ____ glinted brightly in the beam of the ____

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    Why did builders construct hidden entrances and fake passages inside tombs?

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    What emotion did Howard Carter express when he saw 'wonderful things'?

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    Workers lifted the heavy ____ off the outer wooden ____