Compare & Contrast Organizer King Tut Mystery

Paragraph 1- Overview Historical Anecdote- Who is King Tut? King tut was a 9 year old Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty who ruled from 1332 BC 1323 BC during the new kingdom. During this time Egypt was in turmoil, his father, the Pharaoh Akhenaten, had moved the capital from Thebes to Amarna, changed the religious system, and defaced ancient gods. He loved animals, board games, and chariots. It is believed that Tutankhamen spent his early years swimming, hunting, and playing. Unfortunately, he was an ill child and had to use a walking stick. In 1922 Howard Carter found his tomb in the Valley of the Kings, inside were rooms full of priceless treasure and clues to how he lived and died. Exploring Question- What is the controversy that surrounds his death? Tutankhamens time at the throne was sadly short-lived. He passed away at the age of 18 and did not leave a male heir to the throne! One of the high advisors to Akhenaton, Ay, became the pharaoh instead. How he died still remains a mystery! Blueprint- Briefly introduce the two leading theories (no detailed evidence!) For murder, that a blow to the back of the head, and for natural causes, that a broken femur led to a serious infection. Paragraph 2- Theory A- Natural Causes Position- State the leading theory for natural causes. The leading theory for natural causes is that tut suffered an accident with a broken femur and got infected, which led to his death. Explain- Describe the evidence that supports this theory. There was an x-ray of the left femur, which had a severe compound fracture, and that, even today could have killed somebody, if not for modern medicines and operations. Evidence - Cite an expert that supports this natural cause theory (Language Toolkit 2). Dr. Zahi Hawass says, the king may have suffered an accident in which he broke his leg badly, leaving an open wound. Explore Explain how/why the evidence support this natural cause theory. The evidence supports natural causes because any broken bones in his body could have been caused in an accident and led to an infection that killed the king. Restate- Restate the key points of this theory.

Paragraph 3- Theory B- Murder Position- State the leading theory for murder. The leading theory for murder is somebody hit him in the back of the head. Explain- Describe the evidence that supports this theory. Skull x-ray from 1968 shows dark tissue at base of skull indicates foul play + scientists think hematoma at base of skull and that can happen in only somebody living. Evidence- Cite an expert that supports this murder theory (Language Toolkit 2). Dr. Bob Brier thinks he died from murder. Hawass: A sudden leg fracture possibly

introduced by a fall might have resulted in a life-threatening condition when a malaria infection occurred. Hawass,

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Explore Explain how/why the evidence support this murder theory. Modern murderers do it for revenge, jealousy, or because they dont agree w/their ideals, same thing could have happened to tut. Restate- Restate the relevance of this theory. Somebody killed tut because of his father being mean. Paragraph 4- Your Theory- Historical Argument (Third Person!) Position -State which theory seems most plausible Explain- Describe the most important piece/s of evidence Evidence -Cite an expert that further supports your stance (Language Toolkit 2) Explore Explain how/why the evidence support your claim Restate- Restate your point

Paragraph 5- Conclusion Overview- What will King Tuts legacy be? Connection- How did his life and death impact our world?

Separate Sheet of Paper (not a separate document)- Works Cited References- Cite at least credible 3 sources using APA (Use EasyBib.com)

Photo journal of Carters excavation List of items found in Tuts tomb Howard Carters Diary (1922) Rear view of Tuts body (CT Scan) Interactive view of Tuts Burial Chamber