Year 5

Where did the Ancient Egyptians believe they would go after death?

Year 5

Where did the Ancient Egyptians believe they would go after death?

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about the afterlife and the process of mummification.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which of these gods were known as the god of the sky?
Anubis
Correct answer: Horus
Ra
Q2.
The gods would often have the head of ....
A mythical creature
A person
Correct answer: An animal
Q3.
Around how many Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses were there?
20
200
Correct answer: 2000

5 Questions

Q1.
How long did the mummification process take?
10 days
100 days
7 days
Correct answer: 70 days
Q2.
What was used to dry out the body?
Amulets
Linen
Correct answer: Natron
Straw
Q3.
What was weighed to decide whether you could continue into the afterlife?
Body
Brain
Correct answer: Heart
Liver
Q4.
Who was mummified? (select only one)
Correct answer: Anyone who could afford it
Nobles
Peasants
Pharaoh
Q5.
Why were things buried with the mummy?
For company
To show off
Correct answer: To use in the afterlife