Cats in Ancient Egypt Flashcard

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What were cats worshipped as in Ancient Egypt?

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Goddesses like Bastet.

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What happened to cats after they died in Ancient Egypt?

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They were mummified.

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Do Egyptians believe that cats have nine lives?

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No, that is a myth.

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What was believed about cats and pharaohs?

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Cats were believed to talk to pharaohs, but that is a myth.

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What was the consequence of killing a cat in Ancient Egypt?

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It could lead to the death penalty.

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Who is the goddess associated with cats in Ancient Egypt?

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Bastet.

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What is mummification?

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The process of preserving a body after death.

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Why were cats important in Ancient Egypt?

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They helped control pests and were seen as sacred.

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What is a common myth about cats?

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That they have nine lives.

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What did Ancient Egyptians believe about the souls of cats?

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They believed cats had special connections to the afterlife.