What killed King Tut?Historians and scientists have long believed that ancient Egypt's most famous king was probably murdered.But a recent scientific study claims to have found a different answer to this more than 3,300-year-old mystery.A team of researchers now say that King Tut,the boy ruler,died of complications (并發(fā)癥) from a broken leg.
Tut's full name was Tutankhamun.He was just 9 years old when he became the ruler of Egypt in 1333 BC.His treasure-filled tomb was discovered almost a century ago.It was filled with royal riches,including a solid-gold coffin,a gold mask,and piles of jewelry.
Unfortunately Tut died at the age of 19.Many experts have thought that Tut was killed by one of his advisers,named Ay,who wanted to be king.But thanks to a major modern science project,it seems Ay is innocent.
Researchers set out to solve the mystery of King Tut's death by using the tools of science,including DNA tests and electronic scans of his mummy(木乃伊).Scientist Carsten Pusch carried out the tests on Tut for the new study.He thinks a broken leg led to the young king's death.More than 100 walking sticks were found in King Tut's tomb.This supports the team's findings.But how could a person die from a simple broken leg?
Pusch also found DNA evidence in Tut's body that shows he had malaria,a disease carried by mosquitoes.Malaria seriously weakens the immune system(免疫系統(tǒng)).
Pusch and his fellow researchers believe the malaria and the bone disease together caused the king's fracture(骨折)to become deadly.Finally,the young king was just too weak to recover.So effects of the disease combined with the bad luck of a broken bone —not a jealous adviser —are likely the real causes of King Tut's death.
(1)It has long been believed by historians and scientists that CC.
A.King Tut was the youngest ruler in the world history
B.King Tut was the richest ruler in the history of Egypt
C.King Tut was murdered by one of his advisers
D.King Tut was poisoned by one of his servants.
(2)With the help of modern technology,the new study discovered that the king BB.
A.died directly of a disease called malaria
B.died of complications from a broken leg
C.died of a simple cut in the broken leg
D.was bitten to death by deadly mosquitoes
(3)Researchers uncovered the mystery of King Tut's death by DD.
A.testing the King's immune system
B.studying the walking sticks found in the tomb
C.performing experiments on mosquitoes
D.a(chǎn)pplying DNA tests and electronic scan technology
(4)The passage mainly tells us about AA.
A.a(chǎn) different answer to King Tut's death
B.a(chǎn) famous boy king in ancient Egypt
C.a(chǎn) treasure-filled tomb discovered in Egypt
D.a(chǎn) team of researchers studying ancient tombs
【考點】傳統(tǒng)習(xí)俗與文化;說明文.
【答案】C;B;D;A
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