Discovering Mummies

What is a mummy?

• B. A wrapped-up body to keep it safe

• A type of clothing

• A historical document

• A type of animal

Why did Egyptians make mummies?

• E. To preserve food

• F. To create art

• G. To honor the gods

• C. To keep the body safe for the afterlife

What was the first thing they did to the body?

• F. Buried it

• E. Cooked it

• G. Displayed it

• C. Took out the organs

Which organ did they leave inside the body?

• B. Lungs

• C. Pancreas

• A. Spleen

• D. Liver

How did they remove the brain?

• Through the stomach

• Through the side

• A. Through the nose

• Through the back

What did they use to dry the body?

• C. Natron salt

• F. Air

• G. Clay

• E. Water

How long did the body stay in salt?

• 14 days

• 30 days

• B. 7 days

• 2 days

What did they wrap the body in?

• Cotton fabric

• Silk

• Foil

• C. Bandages

What was placed inside the tomb with the mummy?

• D. All of the above

• G. Tools

• F. Clothing

• E. Weapons

What is the purpose of a tomb?

• D. To scare away thieves

• B. To keep the body safe

• C. To hold treasures

• A. To display art