Ancient Egyptian Mummification

What was the purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

• To create a lifelike representation of the deceased

• To honor and respect the deceased

• To preserve the body and give the soul time to complete its journey through the afterlife

• To prevent the body from decomposing and smelling bad

What was the first step in the mummification process?

• Removing the internal organs

• Wrapping the body in linen bandages

• Washing and purifying the body

• Covering the body with Natron

Why were the internal organs removed during mummification?

• To prepare the body for the Natron drying process

• To preserve the organs separately in jars

• To prevent the body from smelling bad

• To make the body lighter for the journey through the afterlife

What was used to preserve the body during mummification?

• Sacred oils

• Natron

• Linen bandages

• Tree resin

How long did the mummification process take?

• 40 days

• 30 days

• 90 days

• 70 days

Who performed the mummification process?

• Pharaohs

• Regular people

• Special priests

• Foreigners

What was placed in the hands of the mummy?

• Amulets

• Jewelry

• Scrolls

• Coins

Where did people who could not afford mummification get buried?

• In sarcophagi

• In pyramids

• In the desert

• In the duat

Who could afford the expensive mummification process?

• Foreigners

• Pharaohs

• Super wealthy

• Regular folks

What did the Egyptians believe would happen to the soul after mummification?

• It would face its final judgment before the major gods

• It would be devoured by demons

• It would be reunited with its body in aru

• It would remain in the duat forever