Hornbill (Prose): Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
Which conclusion best explains the idea of the 'curse of the pharaoh' associated with Tutankhamun's tomb?
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Which conclusion best explains the idea of the 'curse of the pharaoh' associated with Tutankhamun's tomb?
- A.Scientific tests proved that the tomb contained a deadly supernatural force
- B.The belief grew mainly through sensational reporting and was not supported by convincing scientific evidenceCorrect answer
- C.The ancient Egyptians left a written warning that caused the deaths of all visitors
- D.The curse was created by modern scientists to protect the mummy
Solution
The supposed curse became popular after reports connected deaths with the opening of the tomb. However, the account presents this as sensational speculation rather than a conclusion supported by scientific evidence.
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