Ancient Egypt

Title used by Egyptian rulers

• pharaoh

• Ka

• dynasty

• obelisk

Ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols

• sphinx

• Rosetta Stone

• hieroglyphics

• papyrus

Long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds that Egyptians used to write on

• obelisk

• hieroglyphics

• papyrus

• delta

What did people believe the pharaoh was?

• Walmart worker

• Artist

• A living god

• All of the above

What would Egyptians rub on the person that is being mummified?

• Oil

• Onion juice

• Corn Syrup

• Sugar and water solution

What would they put the organs in?

• Pots and pans

• Ketchup bottles

• Nothing, they would leave them in the sun

• Jars

The jars that hold the internal organs of the deceased are called

• Canopic
• Bell
• Ziploc
• Mason

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How was mummification viewed by ancient Egyptians

• It honored important people like pharaohs

• Its only purpose was to preserve the body

• It was a vehicle for the body to enter into the afterlife

• It was taught to them by their ancestors, so they did it also

Which of the following could damage or destroy a mummy?

• insects

• bacteria

• moisture

• all of the above

After death, why was it important to start the mummification process as soon as possible?

• Because the people that did the mummification were always busy

• Because the body could be stolen by thieves

• Because it took time to get money to pay for the mummification

• Because the body could become seriously rotted in a short time