TASK
Mummification was a religious
ritual for the Ancient Egyptians. Since Thebes is known for it's
tombs, and was once the religious center of Egypt, you are going to research
the mummification process. Answer the questions listed below using
the links that are given at the bottom of the page and record your findings.
Good Luck!
questions:
1. What is mummification?
2. What are the four
basic steps in the mummification process?
3. The Egyptians believed
in an afterlife. Your afterlife was assured by what 3 things?
4. Who is Osiris?
5. What is the "Book
of the Dead"?
6. What is the "Weighing
of the Heart"?
7. What are the 6 important
aspects of a human being?
(Remember to record your findings and add
any information you find interesting!)
links:
http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/exhibits/egypt/mummification.html
http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/exhibits/egypt/funerary.html