Process
Purpose
Tools and Materials
Tombs and Burial
Gods
100

What is mummification?

Preserving a body after death.

100

Why did the ancient Egyptians mummify bodies?

They believed preserving the body was necessary for the soul's journey in the afterlife.

100

What tool was used to remove the brain?

A hook

100

What were mummies placed in after being wrapped?

In a coffin or sarcophagus.

100

What god was associated with mummification?

Anubis

200

What two liquids were used to cleanse the body?

Wine and Nile water

200

What was the role of 'The Ripper'?

Made the first cut into the body

200

What were the jars called that stored organs?

Canopic Jars

200

Why did tombs have traps or hidden passages?

To protect the mummy and treasures from tomb robbers.

200

What animal is Anubis often shown as?

Jackal

300

Which organ was removed first during mummification?

The Brain

300

What was wrapped into the linen bandages with the body?

Amulets

300

What was used to dry out the body?

Natron Salt

300

What was placed in tombs to help the deceased in the afterlife?

Grave goods e.g. jewelry, food, clothes, amulets, weapons 

300

Which god was the judge of the weighing of the heart?

Osiris

400

Which organ was left in the body?

The Heart

400

Why were spells recited during the mummification process?

To charge and activate the amulets

400

What material was used to wrap the body?

Linen

400

What was the body cleansed with once it had dried out?

Ground up spices

400

What happened if a person’s heart was heavier than the feather of Ma’at?

The soul was eaten by Ammut

500

How long did the drying process take?

70 days

500

What was the purpose of placing amulets within the wrappings of a mummy?

To protect the deceased in the afterlife

500

What was used to stuff and reshape the body?

Spices, rags and plants

500

How did Pharaohs' burials differ from regular ancient Egyptians?

They were laid to rest in pyramids

500

Ammut was a combination of what three animals?

Crocodile, lion and hippo

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