History of Funeral Service (Multiple choice & matching)
The Great Plague of London took place in
1664-1665
What approximate percentage of the Egyptian populace were prepared by the expensive method of embalming
2%
According to ancient Egyptian history, which of the following numbers approximates the number of years required to complete the journey known as the "Circle of Necessity"
3,000
The Sun worshipers believed people were developed from
6 elements
The years associated with the Medieval Period are
600 A.D. to 1850 A.D.
The percentage of Egyptians prepared by the inexpensive method of embalming was
80%
The term sarcophagus refers to which of the following
A coffin
The term "Tabona" referred to which of the following
A flint stone knife
Which of the following was not a major influence in the development of chemical embalming
Air tight receptacles
The period of time when the Egyptians were embalming bodies was
Ancient
The "Cult of Osiris" identified with which early civilization
Ancient Egyptians
The placing of various organs in canopic jars and embalming by class distinction was specifically associated with which of the following early civilizations
Ancient Egyptians
The "Elysian Fields" death belief is associated with which of the following cultures
Ancient Greeks
The Cult of Dionysius is associated with which of the following cultures
Ancient Greeks
The Egyptian coffin which gained popularity because of the influence of Osiris was called the
Anthropoid
The individual involved in embalming the Egyptian dead whose function was to anoint the body with the necessary oils, spices, and ointments was the
Apothecary Servant
Which culture is associated with the practice of immersing the body of the dead in earthen jars filled with honey or wax
Babylonians
The most expensive method of Egyptian embalming consisted of five steps, the last of which was
Bandaging and anointing
The term used by the Jewish people to represent the flesh was
Basar
The injection of cedar oil into the abdomen of the body was utilized in the medium priced method of Egyptian embalming, causing the organs in the cavity to
Be dissolved
Which of the following is not part of a Roman Committal Service
Burial mass celebrated at the grave site
The "Guild of All Souls" was established in
Cairo, Egypt
The first people to dress their dead in white clothing were the
Christians
Burial trends during the Middle Ages were greatly influenced by the
Church
The Necropolis was
City of the Dead
The first Christian ruler of Rome was
Constantine
With the introduction of coffins and early funeral goods, which of the following were primarily pursuing the undertaking profession
Craftsman
Many historians credit the Greeks as the first to use
Cremation
The Greeks are credited with the introduction of
Cremation
The most common form of disposition for the early Scandinavians was
Cremation
The year 1628 is associated with which great even in the history of embalming
Discovery of blood circulation
The individual designated to eviscerate and wash the Egyptian remains was
Dissector or Anatomist`
The "Father of Modern Embalming" in the United States is
Dr. Thomas Holmes
Jewish burials were scheduled
During the day of death before sundown
During the Middle Ages, a waxed death mask was referred to as a
Effigy
The Ba, Yakhu, The Name, The Heart, The Shadow, and The Ka are elements of the body and were associated with which of the following cultures
Egyptians
One of the countries which made mask making very popular in replacing the body during the long periods the body was laying in state was
England
The most desirable mode of disposition for the Egyptians was
Entombment
The earliest assumed state of man was depictive of which era
Eolithic
Which of the following came first
Funeral customs
The one who created mummies that was referred to as "Xaxos" were the
Gaunches
The country which practiced "Communion of the Dead" was
Germany and Ireland
Which of the following does not have any significance in the Greek Burial practices and customs
God's Little Acre
In the mythological concepts of the Greek Afterlife, the Greeks prepared the body to go to
Hades
The name of the place of Greek afterlife was
Hades
The person who had Gannal's book published in the United States was
Harlan
The person who was responsible for bringing the European embalming techniques to the U.S. was
Harlan
The Egyptians felt that which of the following was the seat of intellect and emotion
Heart
The civilization of people whose faith necessitated burial of the deceased by sundown on the day of death was the
Hebrews
Who was the Greek historian known as the "Father of History"
Herodotus
The person who discovered formaldehyde in 1868 was
Hofmann
The canopic jars which housed the organs of deceased Egyptians were named after the four sons of
Horus
Which of the following is not part of the expensive Egyptian embalming method
Immersion in molten asphalt
Which of the following was not a consideration in the development of coffins and burial cases
Importance on preservation of the deceased
Which of the following was not part of an Egyptian Funeral Procession
Jesters
The "Kiss of Peace" represented a major break in tradition between Christians and the
Jews
According to ancient Egyptian death beliefs, the element of the body which remained with the body in the grave and demanded attention from the living was the
Ka
In discussing the undertaking specialists of ancient Egypt, which one of the following was referred to as the priest
Kher-heb
Early Scandinavians referred to Valhalla as
Land of the Dead
The Roman "Head Undertaker" was referred to as the
Libitinarious
The Medieval Irish wakes were known for their
Light hearted practices
The "Designator" in ancient Rome was also referred to as the
Master of Ceremonies
Burial Societies were becoming common place during
Medieval Period
A "Sin-eater" was associated with which of the following
Middle Ages
Another name for the Dark Ages was
Middle Ages
The Great Plague of London took place during the
Middle Ages
The use of an "effigy" became popularized during
Middle-ages
Which of these cultures were believed to have thrown their dead to hordes of wild dogs
Mongolians
In discussing early American funerals, inviters to funerals and town undertakers were referred to as
Municipal officers
In Egyptian history, the walled suburb of a major city where embalming was performed was referred to as the
Necropolis
The Jewish people believed the individual was made up of two elements which were
Nefesh and Basar
With which era are the years 30,000 B.C. to 6,000 B. C. Associated
Neolithic period
Tree burial was associated with which of the following
North American Indians
Which people are known to have skinned their dead as part of the body preparation procedure
North American Indians
The people who cremated their dead with all of their worldly possessions were
Northern Europeans
How often did the inundation (overflowing) of the Nile River occur
Once a year
The Jewish religious sect which had a very strict viewpoint of their religious policies and procedures were the
Orthodox
The Deity who is known as "God of the Underworld" is
Osiris
The Egyptian "God of the Dead" was
Osiris
The one in Egypt known as God of the Underworld and Judge of the Dead was
Osiris
Which of the following was not a consideration with the introduction of the metallic burial casket
Ounces per square foot
Of the following individuals involved in the Egyptian embalming process, who was in charge of the funeral procession of an influential Egyptian
Physician
The "Crier" in Ancient Rome was also referred to as the
Praeco
Which of the following individuals in the Egyptian embalming process was the most prominent
Priest
Libitina and Libitinerius are funeral functionaries identified with which of the following early culutures
Romans
The most noted impact the Egyptian coffins had on another civilization was with the
Romans
The people who dressed their dead in togas was the
Romans
Who usually had their funeral processions during the night
Romans
Of the following individuals involved in the Egyptian embalming process, the person who marked the length of the incision with a charcoal pencil was the
Scribe
In ancient Egyptian Beliefs of the Cult of Osiris, who was the Osiris wicked brother
Seth
Jewish funeral customs were noted for their
Simplicity
The name of the Jewish grave that was covered with a stone slab is
Sunken
The individual involved in embalming the Egyptian dead whose functions were embalming and wrapping of the dead was
Surgeon
Which of the following did the Egyptians believe to be the Center of the Universe
The Sun
Egyptian burial receptacles which were large, massive, and rectangular in shape, describe
The sarcophagus casket
Which of the following is not true of the Ancient Jewish Funeral
The women always prepared the dead bodies
The deceased Hebrews dressed in
Their best attire
Regarding the journey known as the Circle of Necessity, according to the Egyptians, where did the journey lead
To the Sun and back
The focal point of a Roman Funeral Procession was the
Torch bearer
Constantine's Sumptuary Laws
Was a body of mortuary laws
