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The mummy of King Tutankhamun has earned world wide fame for the riches it was buried with. There is also speculation about the manner of his death and his age at the time of death. Hence King Tut\u2019s body has been subjected to repeated scrutiny.<\/p>\n<\/span>(ii)\u00a0<\/strong>Howard Carter\u2019s investigation was resented.<\/span><\/h3>\nAnswer:<\/strong>
Howard Carter\u2019s investigation was resented because he used unscientific methods and illegitimate ways. He was focusing more on treasure and less on cultural and historical aspects.<\/p>\n<\/span>(iii)\u00a0<\/strong>Carter had to chisel away the solidified resins to raise the king\u2019s remains.<\/span><\/h3>\nAnswer:<\/strong>
Carter found that the ritual resins had hardened. The result was that Tut\u2019s body had
been cemented to the bottom of his solid gold coffin. Proper force could not move the resins. Even the scorching sun failed to loosen the resins. So he got the resins chilselled away to raise the king\u2019s remains.<\/p>\n<\/span>(iv)\u00a0<\/strong>Tut\u2019s body was buried along with gilded treasures.<\/span><\/h3>\nAnswer:<\/strong>
The people of ancient Egypt believed in resurrection of the dead. Their kings were extremely rich. So Tut\u2019s body was buried with gilded treasures. Their eternal brilliance was meant to guarantee resurrection. Things of everyday use were also buried with the king.<\/p>\n<\/span>(v)\u00a0<\/strong>The boy king changed his name from Tutankhaten to Tutankhamun.<\/span><\/h3>\nAnswer:<\/strong>
Tutankhamun means \u201cliving image of Amun\u201d. He was a major god in ancient Egypt. King Amenhotep IV who changed his name to Akhonaten smashed the images of Amun and got his temples closed. Tut oversaw a restoration of the old ways. He changed his name to express his belief in Amun.<\/p>\n<\/span>Question 2:
(i)\u00a0<\/strong>List the deeds that led Ray Johnson to describe Akhenaten as \u2018wacky\u2019.<\/span><\/h3>\nAnswer:<\/strong>
Akhenaten means the servant of the Aten i.e. the sun disc. He moved the religious capital from the old city of the Thebes to the new city of Akhetaten, known now as Amarna. He smashed the images of Amun, a major God and closed his temples. These deeds led Ray Jonson to describe Akhenaten as \u2018Wacky\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/span>(ii)\u00a0<\/strong>What were the results of the CT scan?<\/span><\/h3>\nAnswer:<\/strong>
The results of the C.T. scan were quite encouraging. 1700 digital X-ray images in cross-section were created. A gray head appeared on screen. Neck vertebrae were quite clear. The images of hand, ribcage and skull were equally bright. These revealed that nothing had gone seriously wrong with Tut\u2019s body<\/p>\n<\/span>(iii)\u00a0<\/strong>List the advances in technology that have improved forensic analysis.<\/span><\/h3>\nAnswer:<\/strong>
The advances in technology have helped in improving forensic analysis. Many scientific tests can be carried out to determine the causes of crime. These include X-ray,
ultrasound, C.T. scan, post mortem, autopsy and biopsy. All these help in diagnosis and provide exact information.<\/p>\n<\/span>(iv)\u00a0<\/strong>Explain the statement, \u201cKing Tut is one of the first mummies to be scanned\u2014 in death as in life\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\nAnswer:<\/strong>
King Tut\u2019s mummy was the first one to be X-rayed by an anatomy Professor in 1968. On 5 January 2005 CT scan created virtual reality and produced life-like images. King Tut is one of the first mummies to be scanned. Thus in death as well as in life Tut moved regally ahead of his countrymen.<\/p>\n<\/span>B. Talking About the Text<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/span>Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking Opposite points of view:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/span>Question 1:
Scientific intervention is necessary to unearth buried mysteries.<\/strong>
(Students are expected to debate on issue raised in the text related to rediscovering history with the help of technology; respect for traditions, etc. While answering these questions, students are required to reflect on the issues and give their points of view.)<\/span><\/h3>\nAnswer:<\/strong>
For the motion.<\/strong>
Every nation glorifies its past history, culture and civilization. However, certain mysteries lie buried with them. Rituals and legends are insufficient to clear the wrap of mystery surrounding them. For example, take the case of Tutankhamun\u2019s mummy. He was laid to rest laden with gold more than 3,300 years ago.<\/p>\nSince the discovery of his tomb in 1922 AD, the modem world has speculated about him. Some people believe that the boy king might have been murdered. There is a mystery around his life as well as death. Scientific intervention is necessary to clear the dust and cloud of mysteries around him. Hence, if we want to study archaeology properly we must take help of scientific techniques.<\/p>\n
Against the motion:<\/strong>
If present is perfect and future certain, why many about the past? Let the dead past bury its dead and the mysteries surrounding them. In the present world full of competition, we must devote our money, time and energy to build up our resources and sustain the life style.<\/p>\nScientific techniques should be employed to feed the hungry millions and clad the naked ones. Some mysteries of the past have lost their relevance with the passage of time. Won\u2019t it be futile and wastage of precious resources of a developing nation in this idle pursuit? Let the thinkers, philosophers and priests worry about mysteries\u2014not the scientists.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Question 2:
<\/strong>Advanced technology gives us conclusive evidence of past events.<\/span><\/h3>\nAnswer:<\/strong>
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