Mummification-Egypt

Mummification-Egypt

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Flashcard

English

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.5.2, RI.11-12.9, RI.6.7

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the ancient Egyptian belief about the afterlife?

Back

Ancient Egyptians believed in an afterlife where the soul would continue to exist after death.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is mummification?

Back

Mummification is the process of preserving a body for the afterlife by drying it out and wrapping it in linen.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which organ did ancient Egyptians consider useless and remove during mummification?

Back

The brain was considered useless and was removed and discarded.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What organ was left in the body during mummification and why?

Back

The heart was left in the body because it was believed to be the center of intelligence and emotion.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were magical amulets used for in mummification?

Back

Magical amulets were placed in the mummy wrappings to protect the body and help the soul reach the afterlife.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What materials were commonly used in the mummification process?

Back

Common materials included natron (a type of salt), resin, and linen.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did ancient Egyptians mummify their dead?

Back

They mummified their dead to ensure the body would be preserved for the afterlife and to protect the soul.

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