Question
15. Which ruler title became synonymous with the ruling individual in modern
times?
a. Emperor
b. Pharaoh
c. Sultan
d. King
16. What did ancient Egyptians primarily use hieroglyphic writing for?
a. Business transactions
b. Day-to-day communication
c. Decorative or ceremonial purposes
d. Scientific research
Use Picture/Video 6 to answer the following:
17. What was the purpose of mummification by the ancient Egyptians?
a. To honor the deceased person's memory
b. To preserve the body for the afterlife
c. To conduct scientific experiments
d. To accelerate decay
18. In the mummification process described, which internal organ was
typically left intact by the ancient Egyptians?
a. Heart
b. Lungs
c. Liver
d. Stomach
19. What was one unusual aspect of the mummification of Herakleides?
a. A mummified ibis was placed on his abdomen
b. His face was left uncovered
c. The body was not covered in linen
d. His body was not treated with perfumed oils
20. Which material was used to eliminate moisture from the body during
mummification?
a. Salt
b. Sand
c. Water
d. Oil
21. What color was the imported lead-based pigment used to paint the shroud
of Herakleides?
a. Blue
b. Red
c. Green
d. Yellow
22. What was placed on Herakleides' chest that was of potential religious
significance?
a. A book
b. A pouch
c. A crown
d. A necklace
23. What was the final step of the mummification process of Herakleides?
a. Applying perfumed oils to the body
b. Writing his name in Greek at the feet
c. Placing a mummified ibis on top of him
d. Wrapping a large linen cloth around his body
times?
a. Emperor
b. Pharaoh
c. Sultan
d. King
16. What did ancient Egyptians primarily use hieroglyphic writing for?
a. Business transactions
b. Day-to-day communication
c. Decorative or ceremonial purposes
d. Scientific research
Use Picture/Video 6 to answer the following:
17. What was the purpose of mummification by the ancient Egyptians?
a. To honor the deceased person's memory
b. To preserve the body for the afterlife
c. To conduct scientific experiments
d. To accelerate decay
18. In the mummification process described, which internal organ was
typically left intact by the ancient Egyptians?
a. Heart
b. Lungs
c. Liver
d. Stomach
19. What was one unusual aspect of the mummification of Herakleides?
a. A mummified ibis was placed on his abdomen
b. His face was left uncovered
c. The body was not covered in linen
d. His body was not treated with perfumed oils
20. Which material was used to eliminate moisture from the body during
mummification?
a. Salt
b. Sand
c. Water
d. Oil
21. What color was the imported lead-based pigment used to paint the shroud
of Herakleides?
a. Blue
b. Red
c. Green
d. Yellow
22. What was placed on Herakleides' chest that was of potential religious
significance?
a. A book
b. A pouch
c. A crown
d. A necklace
23. What was the final step of the mummification process of Herakleides?
a. Applying perfumed oils to the body
b. Writing his name in Greek at the feet
c. Placing a mummified ibis on top of him
d. Wrapping a large linen cloth around his body
Answers
GPT-5 mini
15. d. King — "king" became the common, generic title for a ruler in modern usage.
16. c. Decorative or ceremonial purposes — hieroglyphs were mainly used for monumental, religious, and ceremonial inscriptions.
17. b. To preserve the body for the afterlife — mummification aimed to protect the body so the deceased could live in the afterlife.
18. a. Heart — the heart was usually left in place as it was important for the afterlife rites.
19. a. A mummified ibis was placed on his abdomen — an unusual feature noted in Herakleides’ burial.
20. a. Salt — natron (a natural salt) was used to desiccate the body.
21. b. Red — the imported lead-based pigment used on his shroud was red (red lead/minium).
22. b. A pouch — a pouch (likely containing amulets) was placed on his chest for religious significance.
23. d. Wrapping a large linen cloth around his body — the final step was wrapping the mummy in a large linen shroud.
16. c. Decorative or ceremonial purposes — hieroglyphs were mainly used for monumental, religious, and ceremonial inscriptions.
17. b. To preserve the body for the afterlife — mummification aimed to protect the body so the deceased could live in the afterlife.
18. a. Heart — the heart was usually left in place as it was important for the afterlife rites.
19. a. A mummified ibis was placed on his abdomen — an unusual feature noted in Herakleides’ burial.
20. a. Salt — natron (a natural salt) was used to desiccate the body.
21. b. Red — the imported lead-based pigment used on his shroud was red (red lead/minium).
22. b. A pouch — a pouch (likely containing amulets) was placed on his chest for religious significance.
23. d. Wrapping a large linen cloth around his body — the final step was wrapping the mummy in a large linen shroud.