Afterlife Beliefs
Name the paradise believed to be the afterlife.
What is the Field of Reeds?
Why did Egyptians mummify their bodies?
To preserve them for the journey to the afterlife.
What is the purpose of a funeral in Egyptian culture?
To honor the deceased and prepare them for the afterlife.
Who guided the deceased on their journey?
The god Anubis
What did Osiris do during the judgment of souls?
He weighed the heart of the deceased against a feather.
What is Osiris known for?
What is the god of the dead and resurrection?
What was placed on the body for recognition?
A death mask
Describe one type of offering made during a funeral.
Food or goods for the deceased to use in the afterlife.
What was the River of Death?
The river that souls had to cross to reach the afterlife.
What is weighed against the heart?
A feather
Describe the Field of Reeds.
It is a happy place surrounded by wheat and fruit trees where souls can eat, drink, and be joyful for eternity.
What is a sarcophagus?
A coffin designed to hold the mummified body.
What is the Book of the Dead?
A collection of spells and guidance for the deceased in the afterlife.
Name one obstacle faced on the journey to the afterlife.
Evil spirits, snakes, or lakes of fire.
What did a heavy heart signify?
Wickedness or wrongdoing in life.
What did Egyptians believe souls could do in the Field of Reeds?
Souls could eat, drink, and experience joy.
List one item placed in the coffin along with the body.
Amulets, charms, or the Book of the Dead
Why was the Book of the Dead important?
It provided protection and guidance during the journey to the afterlife.
What happened if a soul encounters evil spirits?
The soul could be harmed or delayed in reaching the afterlife.
What happened to a soul with a light heart?
The soul was allowed entry into the Field of Reeds for eternal joy
Name one feature of the Field of Reeds.
Abundant food and drink
What was the purpose of a funeral in Ancient Egyptian culture?
To honor the deceased and prepare them for the afterlife.
Explain the significance of the death mask.
It helped the deceased be recognized in the afterlife.
What happened in the Hall of Judgment?
Osiris judged the deceased based on their heart's weight.
What happened to the wicked hearts?
A monster devoured (ate) it.