Ancient Egyptian Mummification Quiz

Why did the ancient Egyptians turn people into mummies?

• To preserve the body for eternity

• To prevent the spirit from leaving the body

• To honor the deceased person

• To create a perfect version of the person's life in the afterlife

According to Egyptian mythology, who was responsible for the first mummification?

• Osiris

• Horus

• Isis

• Seth

What happened to Osiris after he was murdered by Seth? Choose all that apply

• His body was scattered around Egypt

• His body was put back together by Isis

• His body was preserved as a mummy

• His body was drowned in the Nile River

Why did the ancient Egyptians remove the brain during the mummification process?

• They believed the brain was useless in the afterlife

• They believed the brain would decompose quickly

• They believed the brain was the source of a person's character and intelligence

• They believed the brain was cursed

Which organs were left inside the body during mummification?

• Heart, stomach, and intestines

• Liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines

• Heart, liver, lungs, and intestines

• Heart, liver, lungs, and stomach

What were canopic jars used for during the mummification process?

• To store the organs

• To dry out the body

• To wrap the body

• To protect the body and spirit

What was used to remove moisture from the body during mummification?

• Palm wine

• Resin

• Natron

• Perfumed oils

What was the purpose of wrapping the body in linen?

• To protect the body from decay

• To make the body look presentable

• To help the spirit recognize itself

• To seal opened cuts in the body

What were amulets used for during the mummification process?

• To protect the body and spirit

• To store the organs

• To dry out the body

• To wrap the body

What was the purpose of the Opening of the Mouth Ceremony?

• To restore the spirit's senses

• To seal opened cuts in the body

• To protect the body from decay

• To help the spirit recognize itself