Process
What is mummification?
Preserving a body after death.
Why did the ancient Egyptians mummify bodies?
To prepare for the Afterlife
What tool was used to remove the brain?
A hook
Where were mummies placed after being wrapped?
In a coffin or sarcophagus.
What civilization is best known for mummification?
Ancient Egypt
Which organ was removed first during mummification?
The Brain
Who were mummified in ancient Egypt?
Pharaohs and wealthy people.
What were the small jars called that stored organs?
Canopic Jars
What type of writing was found on tomb walls?
Hieroglyphics.
What do scientists learn from studying mummies?
Diet, health, and culture
What was used to dry out the body?
Natron Salt
What did Egyptians believe would happen to the body in the afterlife?
It would reunite with the soul
How long did the drying process take?
40 Days
What famous tomb was found intact in 1922?
King Tutankhamun's tomb
What is the modern word for the study of mummies?
Egyptology
Which organ was left in the body?
The Heart
What was placed in tombs to help the deceased in the afterlife?
Food, treasures, and items.
What oil was used to treat the body before wrapping?
Perfumed oils
What was the purpose of burial chambers?
To protect the mummy and treasures
How have mummies inspired modern media?
Through movies and books
What material was used to wrap the body?
Linen
What god was associated with mummification?
Anubis
What was painted on the mummy’s face mask?
The person's features
Where were most pharaohs buried during the New Kingdom?
The Valley of the Kings
What technology is used to study mummies today?
CT scans and X-Rays