SWYK: The Egyptian Book of the Dead

What is the purpose of the Book of the Dead?

• To help Pharaohs attain immortality

• To guide regular people to the afterlife

• To preserve the body of the deceased

• To protect against evil spirits

What is the duat?

• A book of spells and prayers

• A sacred temple in Thebes

• A magical gate to the afterlife

• A realm of vast caverns and lakes of fire

Who is the god of destruction in the duat?

• Anubis

• Ra

• Apep

• Osiris

Who is the god of the underworld in the duat?

• Anubis

• Ra

• Apep

• Osiris

What is the role of Ammit in the afterlife?

• To guide the deceased through the duat

• To devour the hearts heavier than the feather

• To serve the gods in the Hall of Ma'at

• To protect against evil spirits

What is the Hall of Ma'at?

• A sacred burial site for Pharaohs

• A magical gate to the afterlife

• A realm of eternal happiness

• A place where Ani is judged by 42 gods

What is the purpose of the heart scarab amulet?

• To prevent the heart from betraying the deceased

• To protect against evil spirits

• To guide the deceased through the duat

• To weigh the heart against the feather

What happens if the heart is heavier than the feather?

• The deceased is granted eternal life

• The deceased is devoured by Ammit

• The deceased is reincarnated

• The deceased is judged by Osiris

Where does Ani meet his deceased parents?

• In the endless field of reeds

• In the duat

• In the Hall of Ma'at

• In the British Museum

What is the purpose of the Shabti doll?

• To help the deceased in their daily tasks in the afterlife

• To protect the deceased from evil spirits

• To guide the deceased through the duat

• To weigh the heart against the feather