Pyramids
Name the most famous pyramid.
The Great Pyramid of Giza.
What were mummies wrapped with?
Linen.
How did people pass on to the afterlife?
People were mummified and put in pyramids, than their heart was weighed to see if they deserved to be in the afterlife.
Give an estimate of how many artifacts were in King Tut's tomb.
About 5,000.
What stone were pyramids made out of?
Limestone.
How is the brain taken out before mummifying?
With a hook through the nose.
If you were deemed worthy how did they get to the afterlife?
They went on Ra's ship and sailed to the afterlife.
How old was King Tut when he died?
Nineteen years old.
What are four thing kept in pyramid chambers?
Food, mummys, clothing, pets, furniture, jewelry, etc.
After the origins were taken out of the body, where were they stored?
In jars in the tomb.
How did the gods decide if you were worthy to pass on to the afterlife?
They weighed your heart, if it was heavier than the feather you would be denied.
How many times was King Tut's tomb robbed?
Two times.
What side of the Nile river were the pyramids built on?
The west side.
What were the steps of mummification?
Removing all origins except the heart, burying it for a while to remove all the moisture, oiling and salting the body, than wrapping it.
Who was the god of the afterlife?
Osiris.
What was king Tut's coffin made out of?
Solid gold.
What was made in pyramids to keep robbers out?
Secret passageways, and traps.
Who was the god of mummification?
Anubis.
Who is Joe?
JOE MUMMY
What was King Tut's real name?
King Tutankhamun.