Tutankhamun's Curse | Distance Learning | Audiobook | eBook | Worksheets

Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.

The Audiobook of Unit 6 - Tutankhamuns Curse. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions.

Tutankhamun's Curse. The Pharaoh Tutankhamun died in 1323 BC aged around 18. His body was moved to the Valley of the Kings, across the Nile from the city of Luxor in Egypt. When famous British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 it was worldwide news but, what got more headlines was the story of the Curse of the Pharaoh, which is said to still exist today.

Listen - Read - Answer

• Listen to this Audiobook Tutankhamuns Curse.
• Read along using the eBook (with visuals)
• Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities
  

Covered in this Audiobook:

• Carter’s Discovery
• Lord Carnavon
• The burial chamber
• The curse
• An evil force
• Media frenzy
• Real or made up?
• An explanation

Questions in this Unit:

• Who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun?
• How did the rumor of Tutankhamun’s curse start?
• Do you think the curse was true or made up? Explain your answer
• Explain why the curse grew so rapidly?
• Why was Tutankhamun tomb so unique?
• Describe the many items that were found inside the tomb
• Design your own sarcophagus
• Give examples of the strange happenings supposedly caused by the curse?

WHAT AM I BUYING?
A downloadable audio file (mp3)
Comprehension questions (.pdf)
Comprehension activities (.pdf)
Answer sheet (.pdf)
EBook (.pdf)

WHEN CAN I GET IT?
Instantly
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The Age of The Egyptians Series:

Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians
Unit 2 – The River Nile
Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics
Unit 4 – Inventions
Unit 5 – Cleopatra
Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse
Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid
Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs
Unit 9 – Art and Architecture
Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

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