Book Of The Dead

Revision on the Book of the Dead.

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  • Created by: Kirsty
  • Created on: 03-05-13 10:32
The date for the oldest book of the dead is?
1600 BC
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Which chapter was the 'Weighing of the Heart' in?
Chapter 125
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What were the Books of the Dead used for?
To help the deceased to the Field Of Reeds in the Underworld
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In Chapter 162 of the Book of the Dead, a spell was used to help keep the deceased what?
The spell was used to keep the deceased warm in the Underworld
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The Book of the Dead helped the deceased to face the challenges evoked by the Gods and evil spirits. Which monster did the deceased have to face at the end of their journey through the Underworld?
The deceased had to face Amemit-a mix of crocodile, leopard and hippo
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What happened if the deceased failed the 'Weighing of the Heart' ceremony?
They were eaten by Amemit
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What was the heart weighed against in the 'Weighing of the Heart' ceremony?
The feather of truth
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What is the length of the longest Book of the Dead?
Ani's Book of the Dead was up to 73 feet long
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How was the Book of the Dead first kept with the deceased?
It was written on the tomb walls in the pyramid
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Chapter 125

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Which chapter was the 'Weighing of the Heart' in?

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To help the deceased to the Field Of Reeds in the Underworld

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The spell was used to keep the deceased warm in the Underworld

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The deceased had to face Amemit-a mix of crocodile, leopard and hippo

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