6.16 Ancient Egyptian Religion Flashcard

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What type of religion did the ancient Egyptians practice?

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Polytheism

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Who was the sun god in ancient Egyptian religion?

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Ra

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What role did Osiris have in ancient Egyptian religion?

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God of the afterlife

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Why did Egyptians honor their gods in daily rituals and grand temples?

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They believed gods controlled every aspect of life and death

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What was the first step in the mummification process?

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Remove internal organs and store them in canopic jars.

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How long was the body dried with natron during mummification?

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40 days

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What material was used to wrap the body in the mummification process?

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Linen strips

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What was the purpose of mummification in ancient times?

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To ensure a person’s soul, or "ka," could find and use their body in the afterlife

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What did pyramids symbolize?

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Pharaoh's power and a stairway to the heavens

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How were pyramids aligned?

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With the stars