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Internal organs were originally placed in canopic jars.

Pyramids and Mummies

Step into Ancient Egypt and discover why pyramids were built, how mummies were made, and what Egyptians believed about life after death.

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Fascinating Fact:

Egyptians believed people had a spirit that lived on after death, so they tried to keep the body safe for the afterlife.

In KS2 History, pyramids and mummies are used to explore Ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife. Pupils learn how pharaohs were buried, which objects were placed in tombs, and what this tells us about Egyptian society.

Key Terms

Pyramid: A huge stone building with sloping sides, often used as a tomb for Egyptian pharaohs.
Mummy: A body that has been carefully preserved and wrapped in cloth so it will last for a very long time.
Afterlife: Life that people believe continues after someone has died, where the person’s spirit or soul goes.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Why did the Ancient Egyptians build pyramids?

Ancient Egyptians built pyramids as grand tombs for pharaohs and important rulers. The shape helped protect the burial chambers and may have been linked to the sun god Ra.

How were Egyptian mummies made in KS2 History?

In KS2 History, pupils learn that Egyptian embalmers dried the body with a salt called natron, removed some organs, and then wrapped the body in linen bandages before placing it in a coffin.

What do pupils learn about pyramids and mummies in KS2?

Pupils learn why mummification was important, how pyramids were used as tombs, and what these burial customs show about Egyptian religion, power, and everyday life.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

What is the first process of mummification?

Wrapping

Burying

Embalming

Cremating

The Ancient Egyptians were experts at preserving dead bodies

2 .

What was usually placed on the top of the pyramid?

A statue of the pharaoh

A statue of a Bird

A statue of a Jackal

Gold

The pyramids were originally covered in polished stone which made them very shiny

3 .

What was placed in the mummy's hands?

The Book of Life

The Book of the Dead

The Book of the Afterlife

The Book of Truth

The Book of the Dead was a book of spells to help entry to the afterlife

4 .

What was built around the pyramids to help build them?

Scaffolding

Ramps

Bridges

Walls

Archaeological evidence for the use of ramps has been found at several pyramids. They made it easier to raise the heavy stones

5 .

What was originally placed in canopic jars?

Fingers

Oils

Pharaoh's ashes

Internal organs

Later the Egyptians began to return the organs to the body once they had been dried

6 .

What were the Egyptian pyramids used for?

Tombs built for Pharaohs

Pharaoh's palaces

Grain stores

Large family homes

The Egyptian pharaohs began building pyramids to house their earthly remains around 2700 BC

7 .

Where are the three largest pyramids still in Egypt?

Memphis

Cairo

Alexandria

Giza

The largest pyramid was The Great Pyramid built for pharaoh Khufu

8 .

What was placed between the layers of bandages?

Amulets

Internal organs

Pharaoh's hair

Paper

Amulets were thought to protect the body in the afterlife

9 .

What are the mummies' coffins placed inside?

A hole in the ground

A third coffin

A sarcophagus

A metal container

The mummy was put in two coffins before the Sarcophagus

10 .

What is a mummy wrapped in?

Cotton

Papyrus

Paper

Linen

Linen is a type of cloth made from the fibres of the flax plant

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What remains of Ancient Egypt?

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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