Egyptian Mummies

Why did ancient Egyptians make mummies?

An engaging exploration of why ancient Egyptians created mummies to ensure their loved ones reached the afterlife.

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1. Why did Ancient Egyptians make mummies?
- A. To keep the body safe for the afterlife
- B. To play games with them
- C. To make them walk around
- D. To hide them in houses
2. What is the special salt called that dried out the body?
- A. Sugar
- B. Sand
- C. Natron
- D. Pepper
3. Which body part did they leave inside the mummy?
- A. The brain
- B. The heart
- C. The lungs
- D. The hair
4. What were mummies wrapped in?
- A. Paper
- B. Plastic
- C. Linen bandages
- D. Aluminum foil

1. True or False: Only kings could become mummies.
- A. True, it was only for kings
- B. False, many people could be mummies
- C. True, only queens were mummies
- D. False, only animals were mummies
2. Why would someone put an amulet inside the bandages?
- A. To make the mummy look pretty
- B. Because they had extra toys
- C. To give the person extra protection
- D. To see if it would weigh the body down
3. Do real mummies walk around like in movies?
- A. Yes, but only at night
- B. Yes, if they are very old
- C. No, that is just for fun stories
- D. Yes, they can run very fast
4. Which of these did Egyptians also turn into mummies?
- A. Trucks
- B. Animals like cats and crocodiles
- C. Computers
- D. Only heavy rocks

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