6.16 Ancient Egyptian Religion Quiz

What type of religion did the ancient Egyptians practice?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Animism

Who was the sun god in ancient Egyptian religion?

• Osiris

• Anubis

• Ra

• Horus

What role did Osiris have in ancient Egyptian religion?

• God of the sea

• God of the afterlife

• God of war

• God of wisdom

Why did Egyptians honor their gods in daily rituals and grand temples?

• To control the weather

• To ensure good harvests

• They believed gods controlled every aspect of life and death

• To gain wealth

What was the first step in the mummification process?

• Wrap the body in linen strips.

• Remove internal organs and store them in canopic jars.

• Dry the body with a salt called natron.

• Paint the body with oils.

How long was the body dried with natron during mummification?

• 10 days

• 20 days

• 30 days

• 40 days

What material was used to wrap the body in the mummification process?

• Cotton strips

• Silk strips

• Linen strips

• Wool strips

What was the purpose of mummification in ancient times?

• To preserve the body for medical study

• To ensure a person’s soul, or "ka," could find and use their body in the afterlife

• To display the body in museums

• To protect the body from animals

What were pyramids not just used for?

• Tombs

• Houses

• Schools

• Markets

What did pyramids symbolize?

• Pharaoh's power and a stairway to the heavens

• Wealth and prosperity

• Peace and harmony

• Knowledge and wisdom