Mummies: The Vessels to the Afterlife

The article discusses the making of mummies during which time and place?

• an ancient place called Ka

• ancient Egypt

• present-day North America

• the ancient Greek times

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Why were these people mummified at death?

• The body was believed to be a host for the soul's journey into the afterlife.

• It was a way to save space for burial.

• It was cheaper to be mummified.

• Only the poor were mummifed.

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What was believed about the afterlife?

• It did not exist at that time.

• It was meant for only the wealthy.

• It was a very different life.

• It was very similar to their normal life.

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How long does it take to make a mummy?

• 40 days

• 35 days

• 70 days

• 124 days

What was the first step in mummification?

• to soak the body in salt

• to remove the heart

• to remove the organs

• to let it rest for 10 days

What substance was used to dry out the body?

• formaldehyde

• natron

• Ka

• suhet

What was the corpse stuffed with?

• small pillows

• a natural glue

• hay and fake hair

• sawdust and linens

What mask was put on the mummy?

• suhet mask

• funerary mask

• death mask

• mask of the gods

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