Thursday 2nd April 2020 – Reading Task

Happy Thursday Year 4. Read the text carefully and answer the questions in full sentences, where appropriate.

 

Tutankhamun’s Tomb

Who Found His Tomb?

The tomb was found by a group of researchers lead by Howard Carter. The reason why Tutankhamun is one of the most famous and talked about pharaohs is because his tomb was only found in 1922, which means that all of the artefacts and the body inside have been left in very good condition. Carter knew where to look because he worked out from other important finds that the tomb would be in the Valley of the Kings. A cup found by a man named Theodore Davis, with Tutankhamun and his wife on it, was a clue that Carter said helped him find the tomb of the Boy King.

What They Found Inside

Inside the tomb they found over 3000 artefacts that were put in for Tutankhamun to take with him into the afterlife. Many of the items were made from, or covered in, gold, only fitting for a king to own. The tomb itself was split into many different rooms. Most of the rooms were for the objects, apart from the burial chamber which just held his sarcophagus (a decorated stone coffin).

Decoration

Normally, all the walls would be carved or painted, which is how we know that Tutankhamun died very suddenly. Many historians also believe that the tomb itself was not made for him in the first place and the burial chamber and decorations were added later. The burial chamber with the body is the only decorated room in the tomb, which is an unusual for a resting place for a King. The mages on the walls were from a ritual called the ‘opening of the mouth.’

The Curse of the Mummy!

The curse of the mummy started after Tutankhamun’s tomb was opened. Mummies have been thought to have magical powers over any who disturb them. It started with Lord Carnarvon; the man who paid for the dig of King Tut’s tomb died soon after it was opened. As soon as he died, all the lights in Cairo went out mysteriously. Other stories are that Carter’s pet canary was killed by a cobra and Carnarvon’s dog died the same night. Some think it was a germ but others say it was magic.

Now answer the following questions, remember full sentences.

  1. Explain, in your own words, how Carter knew where to look for Tutankhamun’s tomb.
  2. Which word is closest in meaning to the word ‘historical treasures’? afterlife,  artefacts,  decorated,  objects
  3. Why might Howard Carter be surprised to see that the burial chamber was the only room decorated?
  4. Why are the artefacts described as ‘fitting for a king’ to own?
  5. Do you think Tutankhamun was an important king in his lifetime? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
  6. Read the ‘Who Found His Tomb?’ section. What other name is used to refer to Tutankhamun? 
  7. Would you like to discover an ancient Egyptian tomb? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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15 thoughts on “Thursday 2nd April 2020 – Reading Task

  • 2nd April 2020 at 10:37 am
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    To mrs boldry and miss bishop I hope your having a great time I realy in joid my work and my favourite question was question number seven

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  • 2nd April 2020 at 10:41 am
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    Maisie has worked so hard this morning reading the text and answering the questions in full sentences, we looked at photos on the internet of tombs and King Tutt!

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    • 2nd April 2020 at 11:52 am
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      Thank you Maisie and Mrs Sullivan for working so hard. Have a good day

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  • 2nd April 2020 at 11:08 am
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    1. He knows that because he found that his tomb was in the valley of kings and more important finds
    2. The closest meaning is artefacts
    3. He’s surprised because know one decorates stone or a chamber
    4. The artefacts are own to a king because they could get even more of a king maybe a queen.
    5. Yes I think he was a pleased king in the lifetime because he wasn’t the king like in the jesus story he is one million times better and he doesn’t really need slaves
    6. The name that prefers to tutankhamun is Howard Carter
    7. I know three facts about this
    Firstly, I know that tutankhamuns chamber/tomb was decorated
    Secondly, I know that the leaders name is Howard Carter
    And thirdly,I know that tutankhamuns tomb was in the valley of the kings

    Your welcome

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    • 2nd April 2020 at 11:51 am
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      Thank you Kristers great engagement and understanding of the text

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  • 2nd April 2020 at 11:53 am
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    1] He knew as he found out the tomb was in the valley of the kings which practically means he where to go.
    2] The closest meaning to historical treasures is the word artefacts.
    3] He could be surprised because it was the ONLY room decorated even though it should be a plain room as it’s a kings DEATH room.
    4] They were fitting for a king because they were expensive and golden.
    5] I think he was because he ruled everyone and he wasn’t soooooooooooo cruel.
    6] The name refers to Tutankhamuns is Tut.
    7] No because I’ll be rather bored ruling the country and i don’t bother being rich or not.

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  • 2nd April 2020 at 1:32 pm
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    1. A cup found by theodore davis was a clue to find the tomb.
    2. Artefacts is the closest meaning to historical treasures.
    3. He was surprised as no one has ever decorated a death chamber.
    4. It was fit for a king as the gold was soooooooooooo expensive.
    5. Tutankhamun was an important king as there was over 3,000 artefacts in his tomb.
    6. Another name for tutankhamun is boy king.
    7. No as it’s a lot of work.

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    • 2nd April 2020 at 2:55 pm
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      Great response Owen. Hope you are ok

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  • 2nd April 2020 at 4:04 pm
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    1. That’s because Carter was a skilled researcher and he knew about a cup found by Theodore Davis, that had Tutankhamun’s name on it.
    2. artefacts
    3. The burial chamber with his body was the only decorated room in the tomb,, which is unusual for a resting place for a king.
    4. That’s because the King was rich and he needed his expensive items with him in afterlife. They found 3000 artefacts in his tomb, which were made of or covered with gold.
    5. His tomb was found in the Valley of the Kings, so he must have been a very important King to be buried there. Also, they found 3000 artefacts in his tomb, full of gold.
    6. He was called: Tut, pharaoh and the Boy King.
    7. I wouldn’t like to discover a tomb as it’s creepy, especially because of the curse.

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  • 7th April 2020 at 11:17 am
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    1.He found other tombs with important writing on
    2.The closest word to historical treasures is artefacts
    3.He knew he was a good leader and they found him
    4.Because kings were important he got the precious stuff
    5.I think he was an important king because he got the treasures in his rooms
    6.Another name used in the text is boy king
    7.I would like to visit a tomb because I want to see gold artefacts and objects

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    • 7th April 2020 at 6:38 pm
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      Thank you Damian. Great responses

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  • 16th April 2020 at 2:12 pm
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    1. Carter knew were to look because from the other finds in the valley of the kings.

    2. The closest word to historical was artefacts.

    3. The room was only painted because of his Sarcophagus.

    4. The artefacts were sometimes made from gold and covered in gold.

    5. Yes, I think he was a important king because he had over 3000 artefacts an d some made out of gold and some with gold on.

    6. He was also refers as the boy king.

    7. Yes, I would like to find a tomb because there would be lots of artefacts from thousands of years ago that I could research about.

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    • 20th April 2020 at 10:18 am
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      Great responses and thank you for ensuring you are writing in full sentences.

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  • 17th April 2020 at 1:46 pm
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    1. Carter knew were to look because of other important finds so he knew that it would be in the Valley of The Kings.
    2. The closest word to historical is artifacts.
    3. The burial chamber was room decorated because of his sarcophagus.
    4. The things that tut owned was fit for a king because some were made out of gold and some with gold on.
    5. Yes, because he had items made out of gold and some with silver on.
    6. Tut’s other name was the boy king.
    7. Yes, because i would find artifacts that would be thousands of years old and then other people might research it.

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    • 20th April 2020 at 10:15 am
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      Thank you for responding in full sentences Brooke

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