Egyptian Mummies

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is an educational resource about the ancient Egyptian practice of mummification. It asks students to answer questions about what a mummy is and why the Egyptians made mummies. Furthermore, it presents a set of steps involved in the mummification process and requires students to sequence these actions correctly. A true or false question about the prevalence of mummification and a prompt to name famous mummies from archaeological discoveries are also included, rounding out the exercise.

The worksheet is teaching students about the methods and reasons behind the ancient Egyptian mummification process. It informs them about the cultural and religious beliefs associated with preserving the dead. By organizing the mummification steps in the correct order, students learn about the detailed procedures and materials used in this practice. The exercise also encourages critical thinking and engagement with historical facts, enabling students to differentiate between common perceptions and actual historical practices concerning Egyptian mummies.