Book of the Dead

This section of the Book of the Dead was a spell that was to be spoken when the dead person entered the Hall of Justice.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the Book of the Dead?

• It was a collection of spells

• It included colorful pictures

• It was written down as far back as 1240 BC

• No one can understand what the book says

• It was copied on papyrus

What was the purpose of the Book of the Dead?

• It was a collection of spells that were put in tombs to protect the dead

• It was a collection of poems written by dead people

• It was a collection of medicines that were supposed to heal people from sickness

• All of the answer choices are correct

What does the dead person want the gods he believes in to know about the life he has led?

• that he diminished the food-offerings

• that he debased the offering cakes of the gods

• that he is pure

• that he made some mistakes

As this section of the Book of the Dead shows, the Egyptians worshipped only one god.

• True

• False

Why would a person from ancient Egypt want the gods to think he was pure?

• so he would be granted 3 wishes

• so he could become a god himself

• so he could return to live on earth

• so he could enter the good afterlife

Who would an Egyptian pay to get a copy of a spell from the Book of the Dead?

• The Pharaoh

• A scribe

• A farmer

• A Soldier

This section of the Book of the Dead is from a chapter known as the Declaration of _______.

• Truth

• Innocence

• Detest

• Slander

• Life

What does the word detest mean?

• dislike intensely or hate
• feel indifferent towards
• enjoy and appreciate
• love and adore

The Book of the Dead never contained illustrations because the Egyptians believed they were evil.

• True

• False