Ancient Egypt Quiz

What was the purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

• To prepare bodies for the afterlife

• To display wealth and power

• To preserve bodies for scientific research

• To create art pieces for decoration

Who is described as the half-falcon, half-man ruler of Earth in the text?

• Osiris

• Anubis

• Horus

• Thoth

What is the role of Thoth in the Hall of Truth?

• He is responsible for bringing the dead back to life each year.

• He is the god of nature.

• He records the verdict of divine judgment.

• He decides if the noble will live forever.

What does the ankh symbolize according to the text?

• The power of the gods

• The guarantee of eternal life

• The judgment of the dead

• The nature of the afterlife

What happens to the noble if he is not judged favorably in the Hall of Truth?

• He will live forever.

• He will be turned into a mummy.

• He will be fed to the Eater of the Dead.

• He will become a god.

What does the word "quiver" mean as used in the text?

• To shake because of fear, cold, or nervousness

• A type of bird with a down-curved bill

• A god or goddess

• To feel deep respect or admiration for something or someone

What is the "Hall of Truth" according to the text?

• A place where the souls of dead people go while being judged

• A temple for worshipping the gods

• A library containing the records of the dead

• A burial ground for nobles

What does the ka represent in ancient Egyptian belief?

• A sacred feather used in the weighing of the soul

• The physical body of the noble after death

• The second self that lives within every human being and enjoys eternal life after death

• The embalmer who prepares the body for the afterlife

What happens if the scales balance when Osiris judges the noble's life?

• The noble's soul is interrogated by the gods

• The noble is granted eternal life

• The noble's body is taken to the Beautiful House

• The noble's brain is removed with long hooks

What is the purpose of the sacred feather in the judgment process by Osiris?

• It represents the noble's heart

• It is used to wrap the body for mummification

• It symbolizes truth and is placed on the scale opposite the heart

• It is a tool for removing the brain during embalming