Hornbill (Prose): Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
Which statement best describes Tutankhamun's position as a ruler?
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Which statement best describes Tutankhamun's position as a ruler?
- A.He became pharaoh after a long and successful military career.
- B.He became pharaoh as a child and died while still very young.Correct answer
- C.He ruled Egypt for several decades and died of old age.
- D.He was a common soldier who never occupied the Egyptian throne.
Solution
Tutankhamun became the ruler of Egypt when he was about nine years old and died at approximately nineteen. His short life and brief reign contributed to the mystery surrounding him.
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