Egyptian Mummification

What is the process of mummification?

• The process of mummification involves freezing the body to preserve it.

• The process of mummification involves embalming the body with oils and perfume.

• The process of mummification involves burying the body in a tomb without preservation techniques.

• The process of mummification involves removing internal organs, treating the body with preservatives, and wrapping it in linen bandages.

The Egyptians made mummies because they wanted to use their bodies in the _____ life.

Draw an illustration of the mummification process. Each drawing should include a short description.

To _______ a body took 70 days.

Why did the Egyptians place the belongings of the Pharoah in his the tomb?

• So no other human would ever use them.

• To prevent his servants from stealing them.

• So they could be used by the Pharoah in his next life.

• To keep thieves from stealing them.

What was the special salt used to dry the body during the mummification process?

• Morton salt

• Iodized salt

• Sea salt

• Natron salt

This book contains 200 spells that help the dead to reach the afterlife is known as the

• Bible

• Book of resurrection

• Book of the dead

• Book of Amon Re

The only organ left in the body was the _____ it was believed to be the center of intelligence.

This organ was considered useless and was removed right away

• Liver

• heart

• brain

• stomach

The name of the mummification God is _____