How to Make a Mummy - TED Ed

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Which internal organs were typically removed first during mummification due to their rapid decay?

• The heart and brain.

• The lungs and abdominal organs.

• The eyes and tongue.

• The bones and teeth.

What was the primary purpose of using natron in the mummification process?

• To add a pleasant scent to the body.

• To kill bacteria and prevent the body's natural digestive enzymes from working.

• To make the body glow in the dark.

• To attract beneficial insects for preservation.

Approximately how long was a corpse typically left in a bed of natron to preserve its outer flesh?

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 35 days

• 70 days

How did ancient Egyptians typically remove the brain during mummification?

• They carefully extracted it through an incision in the neck.

• They mashed it up with a spike and flushed it out through the nose.

• They dissolved it using strong acids.

• They left it inside the skull as it was not considered important.