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Activity

Tour the Valley of the Kings

Study an interactive atlas of the Valley of the Kings, where King Tutankhamun was buried, take a narrated tour of the valley, and see a 3D recreation of a tomb at the Theban Mapping Project. See how archeologists are using radar to locate more buried tombs.

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Answers

World and Geography
1. A, 2. C, 3. A, 4. B, 5. B

History
1. B, 2. C, 3. B, 4. B, 5. C

Culture and Sports
1. C, 2. B, 3. C, 4. B, 5. B

Science and Technology
1. A, 2. A, 3. C, 4. B, 5. A

Resources

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Saving the Boy King

See treasures of the kings found in Egypt's tombs.
Learn more about the work of Egyptian archeologist Zahi Hawass.
Learn about board games played in ancient Egypt and try one yourself.
Read inscriptions inside the tomb of Thutmose III to learn about the journey to the afterlife.

Food Fight!

If cupcakes are out, what's in? Study the new food pyramid, lean how to stay healthy, and play games like Mission Nutrition at KidsHealth.

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