Egyptian Mummification Process

Which is not a reason the Egyptians mummified people?

• They were afraid of death and missing the afterlife.

• They wanted to imitate what Osiris had done.

• To help with the funeral celebration.

• To give families more time to prepare for the funeral

The entire mummification process took roughly how many days?

• 60

• 70

• 50

• 35

How many years ago is it believed the Egyptians began performing mummification ceremonies?

• 460

• 4000

• 4600

• 6400

Who were the only people typically not mummified?

• The poor

• Worst criminals

• Pharaohs

• Children

Which god did the chief priest/embalmer dress up as during the process?

• Osiris

• Horus

• Anubis

• Thanos

Which god (and his sons) were expected to protect the deceased person's organs during the trip to the afterlife?

• Osiris

• Horus

• Anubis

• Thanos

What is the first step in the mummification process?

• Do a ritual dance

• Say a ritual prayer

• Take a selfie

• Pull the brains out

Where were the organs stored?

• Inside the stomach

• In canopic jars

• In a separate coffin

• In a ziploc bag

What is the only organ not removed from the body?

• Heart

• Brain

• Spleen

• Kidney

What substance was used to dry the body out?

• Salt

• Sun

• Natron

• Hair dryer