Early World Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 12A | Tutankhamun, The Golden Pharaoh, Part II 209
A sarcophagus is the case or box that mummies are put into.- King Tutankhamun’s mummy was placed in a sarcophagus.
- Discuss with your partner why ancient Egyptians would make
a dead pharaoh into a mummy and put the mummy in a
sarcophagus. [Call on a few partner pairs to share.]
Purpose for Listening
Tell students to listen carefully to fi nd out whether or not their
predictions are correct.