Which doctrine stated, "those whose souls are not perfectly cleansed undergo a purgation of cleansing"
before they can enter heaven? - The Purgatorial Doctrine
What was the purpose of coffins for the Egyptians and the early African people? - To keep the
body from touching the Earth
What is the ...
Mort 203 Exam 1 questions and some
Which doctrine stated, "those whose souls are not perfectly cleansed undergo a purgation of cleansing"
before they can enter heaven? - The Purgatorial Doctrine
What was the purpose of coffins for the Egyptians and the early African people? - To keep the
body from touching the Earth
What is the element that represents the "seat of intellect and emotions"? - The heart
What did the Egyptians not give as an offering during the funeral ceremony? - Meat
Which class of people received cedar oil injected into body cavities without evisceration? - Middle
class
According to Egyptian history, who decided who passed into perpetual happiness or perpetual misery? -
osiris
Which reason does not represent why Egyptians buried remains of the human body 6 to 8 feet
underground? - Fear of spirits rising
What was the heart of a dead man weighed against? - feather
What is the Greek word for coffin? - Kofinos
What organ(s) were not placed in Canopic jars? - Spleen and kidneys
What did the four heads on the Canopic jars represent? - The 4 children of Horus (God of the sky)
, What are the 4 classifications of ancient Greek tombs? - 1. Stelae/shafts- upright slab of stone
with words/images
2. Kiones/columns- upright, for cremated remains
3. Trapazae- Square cut tombs
4. Naidia- temple like structures
What is a structure, room or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches or recesses used
to hold cremated remains? - Columbarium
Who is the direct ancestor of the undertaker and modern funeral director ? - Libitanarious
During the time of Constantine, who was given a proper burial? - All; upper, middle and lower
class
What color did people of royalty wear when buried? - purple
Which people were subject to a stake through the heart at the time of burial? - People convicted
of FELO DE SE ("a murder of one's self")
Why did mass burials become more common in the Middle Ages? - The number of deaths
exceeded the available spaces on consecrated ground
During the Renaissance, how was it announced when someone died? - Death criers
Why was the Burial in Woolen Act of 1666 enacted? - England's paper industry needed the linen
to produce paper and wool shops needed consumers
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