Religion
The belief that the rightful order of the universe was created in the beginning by gods.
Maat
The punishment was only used for severe crimes such as murder, killing cats, and tomb robbing.
Death Penalty
What was done with the organs in preparation for mummification?
Removal and washing.
What picture language was commonly used in ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
Heart, the center of mortality.
Ab
The sun god and the most supreme deity.
Ra (or Re)
This punishment was used when perpetrators couldn't pay their fines.
Forced Labor
How many parts does the soul consist of?
9
How many unique hieroglphyics are there?
750
Ren
The animal that was thought to be a sacred vessel.
Cats
Methods of determining guilt.
Oracles and Deities
What was their afterlife called?
Aaru
Can phonetic spelling work in hieroglyphics?
No, it only applies to foreign names.
What is the body called?
Khat
The goddess of cats & domesticity.
Bastet
Methods of punishment.
Forced labor, impalement, and beatings.
What was needed to go into the afterlife?
Preservation of the body.
Hieroglyphics are found in..?
Religious text, coffins, etc.
What is the immortal self called?
Akh
The god of mummification & afterlife.
Anubis
What is the theme of punishment based around?
Torture and labor
Why would some mummies not be very well preserved?
Their families couldn't afford it.
Were hieroglyphics used in everyday work?
No, due to time consumption.
What is the shadow self called?
Shuyet