HISTORY OF FUNERAL SERVICE
Ka
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
3,000
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"?
effigy
During the Middle Ages, a waxed death mask was referred to as a/an
Necropolis
In Egyptian history, the walled suburb of a major city where embalming was performed was referred to as the
During the day of death before sundown
Jewish burials were scheduled
Romans
Labitina and Labitinerius are funeral functionaries identified with which of the following early cultures?
To the Sun and back
Regarding the journey known as the Circle of Necessity, according to the Egyptians, where did this journey lead?
Ancient Egyptians
The "Cult of Osiris" identified with which early civilization?
Master of Ceremonies
The "Designator" in ancient Rome was also referred to as the
1664-1665
The Great Plague of London took place in
Eolithic
The earliest assumed state of man was depictive of which era?
Christians
The first people to dress their dead in white clothing were the
Cremation
The most common form of disposition for the early Scandinavians was
Bandaging and Anointing
The most expensive method of Egyptian embalming consisted of five steps, the last of which was
Osiris
The one in Egypt known as God of the Underworld and Judge of the Dead was
Gaunches
The ones who created mummies that were referred to as "Xaxos" were the
Harlan
The person who was responsible for bringing the European embalming techniques to the U.S. was
Flint stone knife
The term "Tabona" referred to a
Coffin
The term Sarcophagus refers to a/an
Basar
The term used by the Jewish people to represent the flesh was
middle-ages
The use of an "effigy" became popularized during
Discovery of blood circulation
The year 1628 is associated with which great event in the history of embalming?
The Sun
Which of the following did the Egyptians believe to be the Center of the Universe? The Nile River, The Amazon River, The Mediterranean Sea, The Sun
Mongolians
Which of these cultures were believed to have thrown their dead to hordes of wild dogs? Mongolians, Hindustanies, Aryan Tribes, Balearians
Herodotus
Who was the Greek historian known as the "Father of History"?
Neolithic Period
With which era are the years 30,000 B.C. to 6,000 B.C. associated?
Medieval Period
Burial Societies were becoming common place during the
Once a Year
How often did the inundation (overflowing) of the Nile River occur?
Municipal Officers
In discussing early American funerals, inviters to funerals and town undertakers were referred to as
Kher-heb
In discussing the undertaking specialists of ancient Egypt, which one of the following was referred to as the priest?
Dr. Thomas Holmes
The "Father of Modern Embalming" in the United States is
London, England
The "Guild of All Souls" was established in
Praeco
The "crier" in Ancient Rome was also referred to as the
Egyptians
The Ba, Yakhu, The Name, The Heart, The Shadow, and The Ka are elements of the body that were associated with which of the following cultures?
Ancient Greeks
The Cult of Dionysius is associated with which of the following cultures?
Heart
The Egyptians felt that which of the following was the seat of intellect and emotion?
Light-hearted practices
The Medieval Irish wakes were known for their
600 A.D. to 1850 A.D.
The years associated with the Medieval Period are
North American Indians
Tree burial was associated with which of the following?
Babylonians
Which culture is associated with the practice of immersing the body of the dead in earthen jars filled with honey or wax?
