How Well Do You Know The Egyptian Book of the Dead?

Our last issue was about the Book of the Dead and ancient Egyptian funerary rites. This ancient guidebook to the Afterlife has inspired writers, musicians, and poets for thousands of years. Let's see how much you know about life after death in ancient Egypt!

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On Mar 14, 2018

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Who coined the term, "The Book of the Dead"?

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Which is the correct order?

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How many known spells are there in the Book of the Dead?

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What did the deceased recite during the Weighing of the Heart ceremony?

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How is the Goddess Maat symbolized in the Book of the Dead?

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What is the English translation of "Shabti"

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What was the purpose of Shabti in the Afterlife?

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In what year did the first public mummy unwrapping occur?

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What did the Perisans allegedy use to defeat the ancient Egyptians in the Battle of Pelusium in 525 BC?

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The Book of the Dead is ascribed to which period?

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