Ancient Egypt Religion and Afterlife Quiz

What type of religion did the ancient Egyptians practice?

• Pantheistic

• Atheistic

• Polytheistic

• Monotheistic

Who were many of the Egyptian gods and goddesses represented as?

• Part human and part celestial

• Part human and part mineral

• Part human and part plant

• Part human and part animal

What did the Egyptians believe in regarding the afterlife?

• Everyone could reach the afterlife

• There was no afterlife

• Only pharaohs and nobles could reach the afterlife

• Only the poor could reach the afterlife

What was the process called to preserve the body for the afterlife?

• Decomposition

• Burial

• Cremation

• Embalming

What did the process of mummification involve?

• Removing the brain and entrails, soaking the body in salt, and covering it with linen bandages

• Removing the heart and lungs, soaking the body in oil, and covering it with animal skins

• Removing the eyes and tongue, soaking the body in vinegar, and covering it with silk bandages

• Removing the liver and kidneys, soaking the body in honey, and covering it with cotton bandages

How long did the body soak in natron during the mummification process?

• 30 days

• 50 days

• 70 days

• 90 days

What were the pyramids built as?

• Palaces

• Tombs

• Homes

• Temples

What did the insides walls of the pyramids contain?

• Paintings of landscapes

• Hieroglyphics about the person's life

• Weapons and armor

• Mirrors and jewelry

What were kings, queens, and pharaohs buried with in the pyramids?

• Musical instruments

• Books and scrolls

• Food and gold

• Clothing and shoes

What is uncertain about the construction of the pyramids?

• The building techniques used

• The purpose of the pyramids

• The location of the pyramids

• The materials used