Mummification
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Objective
I can analyze the religious beliefs and societal values that led to the development of mummification practices.
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Practice
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Describe the steps involved in the mummification process as practiced by ancient Egyptians, and explain the purpose of each step in preventing decomposition.
Explain why the ancient Egyptians gave special care to the heart during the mummification process, while the brain was removed and discarded. How does this reflect their religious beliefs?
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how the ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife influenced their mummification practices. Describe a societal value in ancient Egypt, and explain how it is reflected in the mummification process. ”
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