Ancient Egypt

What was the purpose of the Egyptian mummification process?

• To prevent the spread of diseases.

• To create a natural mummy for display.

• To prepare the body for medical research.

• To preserve the body for the afterlife.

Which organs were removed during the Egyptian mummification process?

• brain, lungs, stomach, liver, intestines

• arms, legs, fingers, toes, nails

• eyes, ears, nose, tongue, teeth

• heart, kidneys, spleen, bladder, pancreas

What were the steps involved in the Egyptian mummification process?

• Embalming the body with oils and resins, Placing the body in a tomb, Covering the body with animal skins, Placing the body in a wooden box, Placing the body in a stone coffin

• Removal of internal organs, Drying out the body with natron, Wrapping the body in linen bandages, Placing amulets and charms within the wrappings, Placing the body in a sarcophagus or coffin

Why did the Egyptians believe in the importance of proper burial rituals?

• They believed that without proper burial rituals, the deceased would become restless spirits and bring misfortune to the living.

• They believed in the afterlife and wanted to ensure a smooth transition for the deceased.

• They believed that proper burial rituals would appease the gods and ensure good fortune for the living.

• They believed in reincarnation and wanted to give the deceased a chance at a new life.

What were some common Egyptian burial rituals?

• Mummification, burial in tombs or pyramids, belief in the afterlife

• Coffin burial, belief in eternal sleep, cremation

• Burial at sea, belief in multiple afterlives, preservation of organs

• Cremation, scattering of ashes, belief in reincarnation

Which pharaoh's tomb is located in the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Pharaoh Khufu

• Pharaoh Akhenaten

• Pharaoh Ramses II

• Pharaoh Tutankhamun

What is the significance of the Sphinx in Egyptian culture?

• The Sphinx is a symbol of protection, guardianship, wisdom, and mystery in Egyptian culture.

• The Sphinx is a symbol of love and romance in Egyptian culture.

• The Sphinx is a symbol of war and destruction in Egyptian culture.

• The Sphinx is a symbol of fertility and abundance in Egyptian culture.

Placed in the tomb with the pharaoh. This contained spells and prayers for the afterlife.

• The scroll of Ra

• Horus's manuel

• Book of the Dead

• Book of Life

What was the body packed with after the organs were removed and it was dried?

• Natron packs

• Sand

• Cotton

• Gell inserts

The Nile River is ____________ miles in length.

• 7,500

• 4,000

• 5,000

• 4,500