The first large-scale "archeological" expedition in history came with the landing of the French general, __________ in 1798.
A) Howard Carter
B) Manetho
C) Napoleon
D) Marat

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The landing of the French general Napoleon in 1798 is known as the first large-scale archaeological expedition in history. While the primary goal of the expedition was to invade Egypt, Napoleon also brought over 150 scientists and scholars with him to study and document the ancient sites and artifacts of Egypt. This expedition marked the beginning of the modern study of ancient Egypt and its artifacts. Howard Carter is known for discovering the tomb of King Tutankhamun in 1922. Manetho was an ancient Egyptian historian who wrote the Aegyptiaca. Marat was a French revolutionary who was assassinated in 1793.

The First Large-Scale "Archeological" Expedition in History Came with the Landing