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Mummification In this section, you will learn about how the ancient Egyptians prepared the bodies of the dead for the Afterlife. HomeNext

Mummification First: The body is taken to an “ibu” (a tent where the embalmers mummify the body of the dead). The body is taken to an “ibu” (a tent where the embalmers mummify the body of the dead). There the body is washed with palm wine and rinsed with water from the Nile River. There the body is washed with palm wine and rinsed with water from the Nile River. NextHomeBack

Mummification Next: The internal organs are removed through a cut on the side of the body. The internal organs are removed through a cut on the side of the body. The internal organs are packed in natron which will dry them out. The internal organs are packed in natron which will dry them out. The heart is not taken out of the body because it will be needed in the Afterlife. The heart is not taken out of the body because it will be needed in the Afterlife. BackHomeNext

Mummification Next: The body is covered and stuffed with natron which will dry it out. The body is covered and stuffed with natron which will dry it out. After forty days, the body is washed again and covered with oils to help the skin stay elastic. After forty days, the body is washed again and covered with oils to help the skin stay elastic. NextBackHome

Mummification Then: The dehydrated internal organs are wrapped in linen and returned to the body. The dehydrated internal organs are wrapped in linen and returned to the body. Finally, the body is covered with pleasant-smelling oils. Finally, the body is covered with pleasant-smelling oils. BackNextHome

Mummification Note: In the past, when the internal organs were removed from a body they were placed in hollow canopic jars (shown to the left). In the past, when the internal organs were removed from a body they were placed in hollow canopic jars (shown to the left). Later, embalmers began returning internal organs to bodies after being dried in natron. Later, embalmers began returning internal organs to bodies after being dried in natron. NextBackHome

Mummification Finally: The body is wrapped in linens. The body is wrapped in linens. Now, the body is ready for its journey through the underworld. Now, the body is ready for its journey through the underworld. There, the heart will be judged by his good deeds on earth. There, the heart will be judged by his good deeds on earth. NextBackHome

Gods and Goddesses In this section, you will learn about some of the most important gods and goddesses that were worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. HomeNext

Gods and Goddesses Ra Ra was the sun god of the ancient Egyptians. Ra was the sun god of the ancient Egyptians. He was also considered to be their most important god. He was also considered to be their most important god.Appearance: Man with hawk head and headdress with a sun disk Man with hawk head and headdress with a sun disk BackHomeNext

Gods and Goddesses Anubis Anubis was the god of the dead and the embalming process. Anubis was the god of the dead and the embalming process.Appearance: Man with a jackal head Man with a jackal head BackHomeNext

Gods and Goddesses Isis Isis was the protective goddess. Isis was the protective goddess. She was believed to use magical spells to help those in need. She was believed to use magical spells to help those in need.Appearance: Woman with a headdress in the shape of a throne. Woman with a headdress in the shape of a throne. BackHomeNext

Gods and Goddesses Osiris Osiris was the god of the dead and the underworld. Osiris was the god of the dead and the underworld.Appearance: Mummified man wearing a white cone-like headdress with feathers Mummified man wearing a white cone-like headdress with feathers BackHomeNext

Gods and Goddesses Thoth Thoth was the god of writing and knowledge. Thoth was the god of writing and knowledge. The Egyptians believed he gave them the gift of hieroglyphics. The Egyptians believed he gave them the gift of hieroglyphics.Appearance: Man with the head of an ibis. Man with the head of an ibis. NextBackHome

The Afterlife In this section, you will learn about the Afterlife and the journey Egyptians believed the dead took to get there. NextHome

The Afterlife To get to the Afterlife, Egyptians believed that one must pass through a treacherous place known as the underworld. To get to the Afterlife, Egyptians believed that one must pass through a treacherous place known as the underworld. Here, they would face evil monsters, snakes, and fire pits. Here, they would face evil monsters, snakes, and fire pits. BackNextHome

The Afterlife These evils could be overcome by the right spells. These evils could be overcome by the right spells. Egyptians often wrote down the spells on paper and left them in or near the coffin of the dead. Egyptians often wrote down the spells on paper and left them in or near the coffin of the dead. NextBackHome

The Afterlife The greatest test of all was the Hall of Two Truths. The greatest test of all was the Hall of Two Truths. The heart was weighed against the Feather of Truth. (It was believed to hold all the sins and lies of the dead person.) The heart was weighed against the Feather of Truth. (It was believed to hold all the sins and lies of the dead person.) HomeBackNext

The Afterlife The 3 great gods, Osiris, Anubis and Thoth, decided the result of the weighing. The 3 great gods, Osiris, Anubis and Thoth, decided the result of the weighing. If the heart passed the test, the dead person was allowed to enter the gates of “Yaru” (The Afterlife). If the heart passed the test, the dead person was allowed to enter the gates of “Yaru” (The Afterlife). If the heart failed, then it was eaten by a terrifying monster known as the devourer. If the heart failed, then it was eaten by a terrifying monster known as the devourer. HomeBackNext

Practice Makes Perfect Here you will find 5 multiple choice questions that will show you how much you have learned to see if more review is necessary before the quiz. HomeNext Click “Home” if you would like to review. Click “Next” if you are ready to practice.

Practice Makes Perfect #1.) Which organ is not removed from the body of the dead during the embalming process? #1.) Which organ is not removed from the body of the dead during the embalming process? A B C Brain Kidney Heart To answer, click the letter corresponding to the answer you choose.

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Practice Makes Perfect #2.) Which god/goddess is represented by the head of a jackal? #2.) Which god/goddess is represented by the head of a jackal? A B C Osiris Anubis Isis

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Practice Makes Perfect #3.) Which god/goddess is ruler of the underworld? #3.) Which god/goddess is ruler of the underworld? A B C Osiris Thoth Ra

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Practice Makes Perfect #4.) What is another name for the Egyptian Afterlife? #4.) What is another name for the Egyptian Afterlife? A B C Paradise Yaru Ibu

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Practice Makes Perfect #5.) What is the heart weighed against in the Hall of Two Truths? #5.) What is the heart weighed against in the Hall of Two Truths? A B C The Feather of Truth The Feather of Love The Stone of Wisdom

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Quiz Here you will find 10 multiple questions that will require you to recall some of the information you learned in this presentation. Continue until you have answered every question correctly. HomeNext Click “Home” if you would like to review before the quiz. Click “Next” if you are ready to take the quiz.

Quiz #1.) Where is the body taken for the mummification process? #1.) Where is the body taken for the mummification process? A B C The Hall of Two Truths Yaru Ibu

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Quiz #2.) What ingredient dries out the body and its internal organs? #2.) What ingredient dries out the body and its internal organs? A B C hay natron sand

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Quiz #3.) Which organ is not removed from the body of the dead during the embalming process? #3.) Which organ is not removed from the body of the dead during the embalming process? A B C Brain Heart Liver

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Quiz #4.) Which god/goddess represents the sun? #4.) Which god/goddess represents the sun? A B C Ra Osiris Isis

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Quiz #5.) Which god/goddess has the head of an ibis? #5.) Which god/goddess has the head of an ibis? A B C Thoth Ra Isis

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Quiz #6.) Which god/goddess used powerful magic spells to help those in need? #6.) Which god/goddess used powerful magic spells to help those in need? A B C Anubis Ra Isis

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Quiz #7.) Which god/goddess is ruler of the underworld? #7.) Which god/goddess is ruler of the underworld? A B C Osiris Anubis Thoth

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Quiz #8.) Which 3 gods/goddesses decided the results of the weighing in the Hall of Two Truths? #8.) Which 3 gods/goddesses decided the results of the weighing in the Hall of Two Truths? A B C Osiris, Thoth, Ra Anubis, Isis, Thoth Osiris, Thoth, Anubis

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Quiz #9.) What is the heart weighed against in the Hall of Two Truths? #9.) What is the heart weighed against in the Hall of Two Truths? A B C The Feather of Truth The Feather of Love The Brain of Osiris

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Quiz #10.) What is another name for the Afterlife? #10.) What is another name for the Afterlife? A B C Ibu Yaru Hall of Two Truths

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