Geography of Egypt
What river is known as the lifeblood of Egypt?
The Nile River
What is the name of the spiritual part of the soul that lived on forever?
Ka
Who was the sun god who created the world?
Ra
Who was the god of embalming who guided the dead through the underworld?
Anubis
What organ did the jackal-headed jar hold?
Intestines
In what direction does the Nile River flow?
South to North
What does “Ma’at” represent in Egyptian belief?
Balance, harmony, or justice
Who was the chief judge of the underworld and first to be mummified?
Osiris
What was the purpose of mummification?
To preserve the body for the afterlife
What organ did the human-headed jar hold?
Liver
The Nile River / Egypt was divided into what two regions?
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
What was the goal of reaching the Duat?
To reach paradise by getting through unscathed
Who was the goddess of magic and protector of the dead?
Isis
How long was the body dried during mummification?
Up to 70 days
What organ did the baboon-headed jar hold?
Lungs
When was the lowest point of flooding of the Nile?
May
What two things were required to reach the afterlife?
A preserved body and items needed for the afterlife
Who was the falcon-headed god and son of Osiris and Isis?
Horus
What was the priest in charge of mummification wearing?
A mask of a jackal representing Anubis
What organ did the falcon-headed jar hold?
Stomach
What is the Nile Delta?
Land formed from sediment left by the flood season
What was the Book of the Dead used for?
To guide the dead through the afterlife with spells
Who was the god of writing and knowledge, depicted with an ibis head?
Thoth
What are the four organs placed in canopic jars?
Lungs, stomach, intestines, and liver
What was the scarab beetle a symbol of?
Rebirth and good luck