Mummification-Egypt

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What were the pyramids built for?

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The pyramids were built as tombs for the pharaohs.

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On which side of the Nile River were burials supposed to take place?

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Burials were supposed to be on the West side of the Nile River.

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What is a sarcophagus?

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A sarcophagus is a large stone coffin that holds other wooden coffins.

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How did ancient Egyptians demonstrate their belief in an afterlife?

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They preserved (mummified) the bodies of the dead.

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What was the purpose of canopic jars in ancient Egyptian burials?

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Canopic jars held important organs taken from the body.

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What is mummification?

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Mummification is the process of preserving a body after death to prepare it for the afterlife.

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Why was the West side of the Nile significant for ancient Egyptian burials?

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The West side of the Nile was associated with the land of the dead and the setting sun.

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What materials were commonly used in the mummification process?

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Common materials included natron (a type of salt), oils, and resins.

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What role did the Book of the Dead play in ancient Egyptian funerary practices?

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The Book of the Dead contained spells and instructions to help the deceased navigate the afterlife.

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What were the main organs removed during mummification, and where were they stored?

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The main organs removed were the stomach, intestines, lungs, and liver, and they were stored in canopic jars.