Multiple choice general knowledge history

The boy king who ruled Egypt for approx 10 years was known as Tut-Ankh-Amun. What does his name mean?

  1. Hail Amun

  2. Living image of Amun

  3. Resurrected image of Amun

  4. Shining image of Amun
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tutankhamun's name means 'Living image of Amun'. The name Tut-ankh-Amun breaks down as 'Tut' (image/figure), 'ankh' (living), and 'Amun' (the supreme Egyptian deity). When he ascended the throne, he changed his name from Tutankhaten to Tutankhamun, reflecting the religious shift back to Amun worship.

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