Mummification video

Why did Egyptians mummify their dead?

• To prevent the body from decomposing for medical study.
• To display the body in public ceremonies.
• To preserve the body for the afterlife.
• To prepare the body for burial rituals.

When did Egyptians begin mummifying the dead?

• around 3500 BCE

• around 5000 BCE

• around 4500 BCE

• around 2200 BCE

Which internal organ did the Egyptians remove first, and how did they do it?

• The heart, through the abdomen

• The liver, through the chest

• The brain, through the nose

• The stomach, through the back

Why did the Egyptians leave the heart inside the body?

• The heart was replaced with a stone.
• The heart was removed to prevent decay.
• The heart was used as a charm for good luck.
• The heart was left inside the body for judgment in the afterlife.

What are canopic jars used for?

• Canopic jars were used for storing food offerings.

• Canopic jars were used as decorative items in homes.

• Canopic jars were used to hold sacred texts.

• Canopic jars were used to store and preserve the internal organs of mummies.

What is natron, and how was it used?

• Natron is a form of currency used for trade in Ancient Egypt.

• Natron is a type of ancient Egyptian pottery.
• Natron is a mineral used in ancient Egypt for cleaning, mummification, and food preservation.
• Natron is a mineral in Ancient Egypt that was primarily used for building pyramids.

How long was the body left in natron to dry out?

• 50-60 days

• 35-40 days

• 45-65 days

• 70-80 days

Why did the Egyptians wrap mummies in many layers of linen?

• To make the mummies look more decorative.
• To keep the body warm during the burial process.
• To prevent animals from eating the body.
• To protect the body from decay and preserve it for the afterlife.

What is a death mask, and why was it placed on the mummy?

• A death mask is a type of jewelry worn by the living.
• A death mask is a painting created during a person's life.
• A death mask is a ceremonial object worn by priests during the burial rituals to protect his face.

• A death mask is a representation of a person's face after death, placed on the mummy to preserve their likeness and honor them.

After the drying process, the body was washed and rubbed with _____.

• water from the Nile

• oils

• natron

• epsom salt