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All about Mummification Trivia Quiz

Questions all about the hows and whys of mummification.

A multiple-choice quiz by nicky_bo. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nicky_bo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
283,299

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4940

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the early ancient Egyptians bury the dead? Hint

in the desert

amongst the papyrus reeds

in mud

in the Nile

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which organ was deliberately left in the body for the afterlife? Hint

brain

stomach

lungs

heart

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Question 3 of 10

3. Certain organs were saved in special containers. What were these containers called? Hint

Nile bottles

Shabty jars

Shabty bottles

Canopic jars

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Question 4 of 10

4. Did every corpse get mummified?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was used to wrap the body? Hint

hair

reeds

strips of linen

papyrus paper

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was placed between the layers of linen? Hint

amulets

offerings of food

letters from loved ones

nothing

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why were amulets placed on the body? Hint

for protection

to keep them safe from robbers

offerings to gods

to make it look nice

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which organ did the Egyptians think was not important at all? Hint

heart

brain

lungs

liver

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the mummification process the body was covered in natron. Why? Hint

to add moisture

to make it smell nice

to dry it out

to call the Gods

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Question 10 of 10

10. Once bandaged, what was placed over the head of the mummy? Hint

papyrus reeds

a mask

nothing

a special book

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the early ancient Egyptians bury the dead?

Answer: in the desert

They buried the dead in small pits in the desert. Because it was so hot and dry, the bodies dehydrated, creating lifelike and natural 'mummies'.

2. Which organ was deliberately left in the body for the afterlife?

Answer: heart

The Egyptians believed the heart, not the brain, was the centre of intelligence and controlled the body.

3. Certain organs were saved in special containers. What were these containers called?

Answer: Canopic jars

The liver, lungs, stomach and intestines were removed, washed and dried out. They were then stored in canopic jars to keep them safe for the afterlife.

4. Did every corpse get mummified?

Answer: no

It was an honour to be mummified. Only rich people and royalty and assorted important persons were mummified.

5. What was used to wrap the body?

Answer: strips of linen

They usually started by wrapping the head and neck. Then fingers and toes were wrapped individually, followed by the arms, legs and torso.

6. What was placed between the layers of linen?

Answer: amulets

Common amulets were the 'Isis knot', the 'Djed' the 'Ankh' and the 'Plummet'

7. Why were amulets placed on the body?

Answer: for protection

The amulets were believed to protect the body on its journey into the afterlife.

8. Which organ did the Egyptians think was not important at all?

Answer: brain

They removed the brain by sticking a spike up the nose, swirling it around then pulling it out! Unlike many of the organs, the brain was thrown away.

9. During the mummification process the body was covered in natron. Why?

Answer: to dry it out

The body was covered in natron for 40 days. Afterwards, the skin was shrunken and leathery as it had dried so much.

10. Once bandaged, what was placed over the head of the mummy?

Answer: a mask

The mask was made to look like the dead person. This was so the spirit would recognise its own body in the afterlife.

Source: Author nicky_bo

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