Mummification - part 1

The video tutorial explains the ancient Egyptian process of mummification, which is performed to preserve the body for the afterlife. It begins with the removal of internal organs, except the heart, which is needed in the afterlife. The body is then dried using natron salt, a process that takes up to 70 days. After drying, liquid resin is applied to preserve the body, and a mixture of cedar oil, wax, natron, and gum is used to prevent skin cracking. Finally, the body is stuffed with sawdust and wrapped in hundreds of meters of linen bandages.

What was the primary reason Egyptians practiced mummification?

• To display wealth

• To honor the gods

• To prevent diseases

• To preserve the body for the afterlife

Which organ was left inside the body because it was needed in the afterlife?

• Brain

• Lungs

• Liver

• Heart

What substance was used to dry out the body during mummification?

• Sand

• Salt

• Natron

• Clay

What was poured over the body to preserve it after drying?

• Liquid resin

• Vinegar

• Olive oil

• Honey

Approximately how many meters of linen were used to wrap a mummy?

• Thousands

• Hundreds

• Tens

• Dozens