Egypt: Pyramid Challenge WAGONER

What is the first step in the embalming process according to the passage?

• Removing the heart

• Removing the brain

• Removing the organs

• Washing the body

Fill in the blank: The organs and body were dried out with a special salt called _______.

• natron

• sodium

• limestone

• quartz

After washing and oiling the body, what did the embalmers do?

• They wrapped the body in linen.

• They buried the body immediately.

• They performed a ritual dance.

• They painted the body with colors.

True or False: The heart was left in the body because Egyptians believed it was used to judge a dead person's soul.

• True

• False

What items were buried with the mummy according to the passage?

• Jewelry and weapons

• Books and scrolls

• Food and clothing

• Tools and pottery

What were the pyramids used for?

The significance of the valuables left behind in the pyramids is:

• To serve as offerings to the gods

• To display the wealth of the pharaoh

• To ensure a comfortable afterlife for the deceased

• To act as a historical record

Who was the Pharaoh responsible for building the Great Pyramid of Giza?