Mum y

What was the purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

• To protect from animals

• For decorative purposes

• To honor the Egyptian gods

• To achieve immortality in the afterlife

How was the brain removed during mummification?

• Dissolved with a special liquid

• Through the nostrils using a hook

• By making an incision in the skull

• It was left inside the skull

Which organ was believed to guide the person in the afterlife?

• The lungs

• The brain

• The liver

• The heart

What was the significance of canopic jars?

• Used for storing food for the afterlife

• To collect offerings to the gods

• To hold the organs for the afterlife

• To store the mummy's brain

What was used to prevent the mummy's flesh from rotting?

• Salt water

• Natron

• Vinegar

• Honey

What was placed inside the body to maintain its shape?

• Clay

• Sawdust and linen

• Stones

• Papyrus scrolls

What was the purpose of the face mask on a mummy?

• To protect the face during wrapping

• To scare away evil spirits

• To make the mummy look more lifelike

• To identify the mummy in the afterlife

What items were buried with mummies?

• Books and scrolls

• Items needed for the afterlife

• Maps of the underworld

• Tools for their profession

How were the internal organs of middle-class mummies treated?

• Buried separately

• Left inside the body

• Liquefied by injecting oil

• Removed and placed in canopic jars

What skill is attributed to Egyptian embalmers?

• Sculpting

• Hieroglyphic writing

• Artistic painting

• Preserving recognizable features