Question

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King Tutankhamen ruled Egypt as a pharaoh for 10 years, until he died at age 19 in 1324 BCE. King Tutankhamen’s death has been a mystery for a very long time. Thanks to recent technological advances, a DNA analysis was done on King Tutankhamen’s bones. It revealed that he had malaria, which may have been a factor in his early death.

How has technology helped historians understand the reasons for King Tutankhamen’s death?

It led scientists to discover how medical devices affected health care in the past.
It allowed researchers to determine the exact date of King Tutankhamen’s death.
It aided researchers in determining which individuals were King Tutankhamen’s ancestors.
It gave scientists information to determine the cause of King Tutankhamen’s reported sickness.

Answer 1

D. It gave scientists information to determine the cause of King Tutankhamen’s reported sickness.

By using DNA analysis of King Tutankhamen's bones, scientists discovered that he had malaria, which may have been a factor in his early death.