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1. In 1907, an article called "The Collective Representation of Death" was published which stated three main emphases for the funeral rites of almost every culture throughout history. Which of the following is NOT one of those emphases?
2. In which religion is a vigil over the deceased kept by a group of people called "Shomerim"?
3. When a Japanese person passes away, their lips are moistened in a special ceremony called "Matsugo-no-mizu." What does this phrase mean?
4. The funeral rites of which religion include a 'final prayer' called an "Antim ardas"?
5. Which colour of clothing would NOT be worn by attendees at a Chinese funeral?
6. At a State Funeral in the UK, who or what pull the gun carriage bearing the coffin (casket) on its final journey?
7. When a Pope dies, his papal ring is destroyed. How was Pope John Paul II's ring destroyed?
8. In which country is a wake called a "Kistulagning" held for the deceased?
9. An old Scottish ritual involved laying a wooden platter on the chest of the deceased, with a little soil and what other commodity on it?
10. In which country would the family of the deceased traditionally celebrate "tot khoc" one hundred days after the death of their loved one?
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