Ancient Egyptian Mummification Practices

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Why did ancient Egyptians mummify their dead?

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for the soul to rejoin it in the afterlife

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Which BEST described the religious beliefs of ancient Egyptians?

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Polytheistic - they worshipped multiple gods

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Where did ancient Egyptians put the organs from the mummified bodies?

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they were placed in canopic jars

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A mummy's whole body (NOT organs) was placed in which air-tight container?

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Sarcophagus

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True or False: Egyptians believed that their gods could feel human emotions.

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True

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Which of these was NOT a benefit of mummification?
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they learned how the body worked,
people today are able to learn about Ancient Egyptians,
the bodies lasted a long time,
it was a cheap burial option for Egyptians

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it was a cheap burial option for Egyptians

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ALL Egyptians went through the lengthy mummification process. True or False?

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False

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Which group in ancient Egypt had the most power? Options: Nobles, Scribes, Priests, Pharaohs

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Pharaohs

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Pyramids were usually used to bury who? Options: Enslaved people, Farmers, Priests, Pharaohs

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Pharaohs

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Why was salt used in the mummification process?

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To dry out the body