Worksheet: Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues | English Class 11 PDF Download

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Q1: King Tut's full name was Tutankhamen, meaning the living image of ____________.

Q2: The scanning of Tut's mummy gave insight into how __________ were buried.

Q3: Tut was buried with gold items meant to guarantee his ____________.

Q4: The computed Tomography scan didn't solve the mysterious death of Tut but provided ____________.

Q5: The breastbone and Pont ribs of Tut were found to be ____________ in the X-rays and C.T. scan.

Q6: Technology has given us a ___________ to think and proceed regarding Tut's death.

Q7: Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, was worried during the process of ____________.

Q8: King Tut is one of the first mummies to be scanned both ____________.

Q9: King Tut's death occurred more than ____________ years ago.

Q10: The article mainly focuses on exploring the circumstances of King Tut's ____________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The scanning of Tut's mummy couldn't definitively determine the cause of his death.
Reason: The breastbone and Pont ribs of Tut were missing in the X-rays and C.T. scan.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The burial items of Tut were meant to ensure his resurrection.
Reason: Tut had everyday items like collars, necklaces, and sandals buried with him.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: King Tut's death has remained a mystery for centuries.
Reason: Technology has provided a direction to think and proceed in solving the mystery.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What is the full name of King Tut?

Q2: What does the computed Tomography scan provide regarding Tut's death?

Q3: Why was it difficult to extract Tut's mummy from his coffin?

Q4: What were the items buried with Tut meant to guarantee?

Q5: What did the X-rays and C.T. scan reveal about Tut's body?

Q6: Who was Zahi Hawass, and what was his role in the process?

Q7: Why is King Tut considered one of the first mummies to be scanned in death as in life?

Q8: How long ago did King Tut die?

Q9: What is the main focus of the article?

Q10: Who conducted the scanning of Tut's mummy?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the significance of Tut's burial items.

Q2: Describe the circumstances of King Tut's death as mentioned in the text.

Q3: How did technology provide a direction in understanding Tut's death?

Q4: What challenges were faced during the excavation and scanning of Tut's mummy?

Q5: How has the scanning of Tut's mummy affected our understanding of ancient Egyptian history?

Q6: Discuss the role of Zahi Hawass in the process of King Tut's examination.

Q7: Why did the mummy of King Tut prove to be challenging to extract from the coffin?

Q8: Why is King Tut's death considered a mystery even with advanced technology?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the role of technology in the study of King Tut's mummy and the mysteries surrounding his death.

Q2: Discuss the significance of the items buried with King Tut in his tomb and how they reflect ancient Egyptian beliefs.

Q3: Describe the process and challenges faced in the excavation and scanning of King Tut's mummy.

Q4: Analyze the impact of the discovery of King Tut's tomb on our understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and history.