Mummies!

What did the ancient Egyptians believe about death?

• It was the end of life.

• It was a short pause before the afterlife.

• It was a journey to the underworld.

• It was a punishment.

What was the purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

• To make the body lighter.

• To preserve the body for the afterlife.

• To decorate the body.

• To make the body disappear.

How long did mummification take for a pharaoh or a rich noble?

• 30 days

• 50 days

• 70 days

• 90 days

What did priests do during the mummification process?

• They sang songs.

• They recited incantations.

• They painted the body.

• They danced around the body.

What was the effect of the mummification process?

• Bodies disappeared quickly.

• Bodies were preserved for thousands of years.

• Bodies became heavier.

• Bodies turned to dust.

What did Egyptians believe the spirit of the deceased had to do?

• Stay in the tomb

• Make a journey through the underworld

• Return to the body

• Disappear into the sky

What was the role of Anubis in mummification?

• He was the god of the sun.

• He oversaw mummification.

• He was the god of the sea.

• He was the god of war.

What did Egyptians believe about the afterlife?

• It was a place of suffering.

• It was a paradise where they would live forever.

• It was a temporary stop.

• It was a place to meet ancestors.

What is the first step in the mummification process?

• The body is filled with herbs.

• The brain is pulled out of the nose.

• The body is washed.

• The body is wrapped in linen.

What type of salt is used to wash and dry the liver, stomach, lungs, and intestines?

• Table salt

• Epsom salt

• Natron

• Sea salt