Definitions of Words:1. Mummification:
Making it into a mummy. To preserve a dead body.
2. Dissect:
To cut open or cut a part. "They dissected the bodies for analysis."
3. Portal:
A grand and imposing entrance. "The portals of the cathedral."
4. Revive:
To bring back to life.
Questions & Answers:
1. Define the word "mummy."
A mummy is an ancient dead body of a human being or animal preserved by the ancient Egyptian process. Basically, a mummy is a dead body dried and preserved by nature.
2. According to current scientific beliefs, what are some reasons people were intentionally mummified?
Ancient Egyptians believed in 'after-life'. When a person or animal dies, Egyptians believed that if they were to mummify the person/animal, there was a possibility it would live in the after-life.
3. What features of the natural environment can cause bodies to be mummified unintentionally?
Bodies can be mummified unintentionally when they freeze. If a body is frozen, it won't rotten and get disgusting that easily.
4. In what parts of the world have mummies been found?
Mummies were found in all parts of the world such as in North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Europe.
http://kids.summum.us/mummification/world/world.html
5. In what types of places (physical geography & climate) have mummies been found?
Mummies have been found in deserts, and cold areas so it would be easier for them to be mummified.
6. How did Ancient Egyptians preserve their dead?
It takes 70 days to go through mummification because Ancient Egyptians had to dry out the bodies and then they had to wrap linen around the pharaoh. The linen had to be very long which was as long as the Eiffel Tower. Then they would put the wrapped mummy into a coffin. When that was done, they would carry the mummy to the pyramids and put it in a room with their prized possessions.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_ancient_Egyptians_preserve_dead_bodies
My Mummy Questions:
1. Who found the first mummy? Who was the first mummy?
2. Why did it take 70 days for mummification in Ancient Egypt?
3. What is the difference between bog bodies and mummies?
4. Do they still mummify people?
5. Why were mummies wrapped in bandages?
