TCAP Review 6.16

Why was mummification important in Ancient Egyptian culture?

• Egyptians believed this was the best way to share the pharaoh’s wealth.

• Egyptians believed this would help protect the bodies from grave robbers.

• Egyptians believed this would teach them how to create accurate models of the human body.

• Egyptians believed this prepared the pharaoh’s body for the journey to the afterlife.

Why were wealthy Ancient Egyptians mummified after death?

• They believed that animal spirits could live within their bodies.

• They believed that death was temporary.

• They believed that death caused new diseases.

• They believed that their bodies could be used in the afterlife.

What were characteristics of Ancient Egyptian religion? Select three that apply.

• Gods had human qualities.

• Gods gave power to the leader.

• It was monotheistic.

• It was polytheistic.

• All holy texts were written by one singular god.

What was one characteristic of Ancient Egyptian religion?

• It was monotheistic.

• It was taught from the Bible.

• It was taught from the Qur’an.

• It was polytheistic.

Based on this painting, what is true about mummification in Ancient Egypt?

• It was a religious practice.

• It was inexpensive.

• It was a form of torture.

• It was forced upon other cultures.

Why did Ancient Egyptians mummify Pharaohs?

• They used mummification to punish cruel leaders.

• They used mummification to extend the lives of Pharaohs.

• They believed that mummification prevented the gods from coming to earth.

• They believed that mummification gave Pharaohs access to the afterlife.

This is a drawing of several gods in Ancient Egyptian religion. According to this drawing, which statement is true?

• Egyptian gods had human qualities.

• Egyptian religion was monotheistic.

• Egyptian religion was not important to society.

• Egyptian gods did not interact with each other.

Why was mummification an important element of Ancient Egyptian society?

• Egyptians believed in reincarnation.

• Egyptians did not believe in organized religion.

• Egyptians believed in the afterlife.

• Egyptians did not believe in life after death.

Why were the pyramids built in Ancient Egypt?

• They were built as museums for artwork.

• They were built as homes for political leaders.

• They were built to serve as the tombs of pharaohs.

• They were built to serve as centers of local governments.

This is a painting from an Ancient Egyptian tomb. It shows Anubis, the god of the dead, standing behind a pharaoh’s sarcophagus. This painting provides evidence for which statement?

• Ancient Egyptians used mummification as a way to study the cause of death and create medicines.

• Ancient Egyptians had no formal beliefs related to the afterlife.

• Ancient Egyptians believed that mummification helped prepare the bodies of pharaohs for the afterlife.

• Ancient Egyptians had a monotheistic religion.