Ancient Egyptian Artifacts, Afterlife & Mummies

What process did the Egyptians use to preserve the bodies of the dead?

• Burying the body

• Burning the body

• Drying the body

• Freezing the body

What do archaeologists study in mummies to determine the age, health, and diseases of the person?

• Hair, bones, and skin

• Teeth, nails, and eyes

• Heart, liver, and lungs

• Brain, muscles, and veins

Who did the Egyptians believe was a guardian of the dead and associated with the embalming process?

• Osiris

• Horus

• Anubis

• Ra

What did the embalmer do with the organs of the mummy?

• Burned them

• Buried them

• Placed them in canopic jars

• Fed them to animals

What was the purpose of soaking the mummy in a salt solution called natron?

• To preserve the body

• To cleanse the body

• To mummify the body

• To remove the organs

What were mummies often placed in for burial?

• Coffins

• Sarcophagi

• Pyramids

• Tomb chambers

What did some wealthy families bury with the mummy for use in the afterlife?

• Food and water

• Weapons and tools

• Books and scrolls

• Servants and belongings

What type of pyramid was the earliest type built in ancient Egypt?

• A. Step pyramid

• B. Smooth-sided pyramid

• C. Inverted pyramid

• D. Square pyramid

What did the Egyptians believe about the preservation of the body after death?

• A. It was necessary for existence in the afterlife

• B. It was irrelevant to the afterlife

• C. It was a sign of disrespect to the gods

• D. It was a waste of resources

What was the purpose of the amulets worn by the Egyptians?

• A. Protection from evil spirits

• B. Fashion statement

• C. Symbol of wealth

• D. Religious offering