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Tutankhamun
ABOUT THE VIDEO
Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of Tutankhamun's death.
BEFORE YOU WATCH
Circle the correct answers. What do you know about Tutankhamun?
1. Tutankhamun became King of Egypt when he was (9 / 17) years old.
2. Tutankhamun was (18 / 28) when he died.
3. Tutankhamun died around (300 / 3,000) years ago.
WHILE YOU WATCH
A. Check your answers to the Before You Watch questions.
B. Watch the video again. Check (✔) the three possible theories for King Tut's death that are mentioned in the video.
1. He might have been bitten by a snake. O
2. He could have been killed during a battle. O
3. He might have died as a result of a hunting accident. O
4. He might have had a terrible illness. O
5. He could have been murdered. O
6. He could have died in a fire. O
AFTER YOU WATCH
Talk with a partner. Which theory did the scientists in the video think was most likely? Do you think the evidence was strong?
The mummy of Tutankhamun was not discovered until 1922.
