Process
What is mummification?
Preserving a body after death.
Why did the ancient Egyptians mummify bodies?
They believed preserving the body was necessary for the soul's journey in the afterlife.
What tool was used to remove the brain?
A hook
What were mummies placed in after being wrapped?
In a coffin or sarcophagus.
What god was associated with mummification?
Anubis
What two liquids were used to cleanse the body?
Wine and Nile water
What was the role of 'The Ripper'?
Made the first cut into the body
What were the jars called that stored organs?
Canopic Jars
Why did tombs have traps or hidden passages?
To protect the mummy and treasures from tomb robbers.
What animal is Anubis often shown as?
Jackal
Which organ was removed first during mummification?
The Brain
What was wrapped into the linen bandages with the body?
Amulets
What was used to dry out the body?
Natron Salt
What was placed in tombs to help the deceased in the afterlife?
Grave goods e.g. jewelry, food, clothes, amulets, weapons
Which god was the judge of the weighing of the heart?
Osiris
Which organ was left in the body?
The Heart
Why were spells recited during the mummification process?
To charge and activate the amulets
What material was used to wrap the body?
Linen
What was the body cleansed with once it had dried out?
Ground up spices
What happened if a person’s heart was heavier than the feather of Ma’at?
The soul was eaten by Ammut
How long did the drying process take?
70 days
What was the purpose of placing amulets within the wrappings of a mummy?
To protect the deceased in the afterlife
What was used to stuff and reshape the body?
Spices, rags and plants
How did Pharaohs' burials differ from regular ancient Egyptians?
They were laid to rest in pyramids
Ammut was a combination of what three animals?
Crocodile, lion and hippo