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Exploring Ancient Egypt: Mummification and Pyramids

Join me, Akshay Babu, in discovering the wonders of Ancient Egypt, focusing on its fascinating practices of mummification and the grandeur of pyramids. As a Year 1 student at Raffles Institution, I aim to engage you with interesting facts, interactive quizzes, and a light-hearted approach to learning about one of the world's oldest civilizations. From the burial of pharaohs to the intricacies of the afterlife, let's delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Ancient Egypt. Don't miss out on this exciting journey!

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Exploring Ancient Egypt: Mummification and Pyramids

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  1. Ancient Egypt Mummification , Pharaohs, pyramids and all

  2. Self-Introduction • I am Akshay Babu. • I study in Raffles Institution Year 1 class 1C. • You can further contact me by calling or “SMS”ing me at • 82091541 • You can also email me at my personal email akshay_bb@yahoo.com.sg • Or at my eclub email akshayrulz1999@gmail.com • My ambition is to join National Geographic as an explorer-in-residence.

  3. A summary of happenings • This is a simple table of contents that will be in my talk: • Introduction • Mummification • Pyramids • Short Quiz • SMS survey

  4. Let’s Just Start with a Joke. I WANT MY MUMMY!!!!!!

  5. Introduction to Egypt • Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. • Can anyone name me any of the main attractions in Egypt? • Good. You seem to have the basic knowledge of Egypt. • Egypt was a rich nation. • They were perhaps one of the most creative nations at that time. • They invented hieroglyphics, a way of writing in that time.

  6. Mummification • I forgot to mention. My talk will be rarely on these slides and please do not refer to the slides often. • I will be talking the points with my mouth. • Ok. So Egypt mummified their kings and place them in tombs. • These tombs are pyramids.

  7. Video(pretty self explainatory) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MQ5dL9cQX0

  8. Question 1 • Where did the early ancient Egyptians bury the dead? • in mud • in the Nile • amongst the papyrus reeds • in the desert

  9. Question 2 • Certain organs were saved in special containers. What were these containers called? • Nile bottles • Shabty jars • Shabty bottles • Canopic jars

  10. Question 3 • Did every corpse get mummified? • Yes • No

  11. Question 4 • What was used to wrap the body? • hair • reeds • strips of linen • papyrus paper

  12. Question 5 • What was placed between the layers of linen? • amulets • offerings of food • letters from loved ones • nothing

  13. Question 6 • Why were amulets placed on the body? • offerings to gods • for protection • to keep them safe from robbers • to make it look nice

  14. Question 7 • Which organ did the Egyptians think was not important at all? • liver • heart • brain • lungs

  15. Question 8 • During the mummification process the body was covered in natron. Why? • to dry it out • to call the Gods • to make it smell nice • to add moisture

  16. Question 9 • Once bandaged, what was placed over the head of the mummy? • a special book • papyrus reeds • a mask • nothing

  17. Question 10 • Which organ was deliberately left in the body for the afterlife? • heart • lungs • brain • stomach

  18. Answers • 1)A • 2)D • 3)B • 4)C • 5)A • 6)B • 7)C • 8)A • 9)C • 10)D

  19. SMS • 1-bad • 2-ok • 3-good • 4-very good • 5-best ever

  20. Thanks

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