Ancient Egyptian Mummification Practices

Where were some of the oldest mummies found, dating back 9,400 years?

• Egypt

• Chile

• Nevada

• Mexico

What was the first step in making a mummy the Egyptian way?

• Wrapping the body in linen

• Removing the organs

• Washing the body with wine and water

• Burying the body in salt

What were the special pots called where Egyptians placed removed organs?

• Sarcophagi

• Canopic jars

• Natron containers

• Mummy cases

Which organ did the ancient Egyptians believe was the center of intelligence and put back into the body?

• Lungs

• Liver

• Brain

• Heart

What was the name for the time when Europeans became very interested in ancient Egypt and mummies?

• Mummy Madness

• Pyramid Craze

• Egyptomania

• Nile Fever