Funeral Directing/History Quiz 2
Which of these individuals criticized the use of common preservatives such as arsenic in regards to embalming?
Dr. Thomas Holmes
Dionysius was recognized as...
The God of Wine
The period of time when the Egyptians were embalming bodies was...
Ancient
The Egyptian coffin which gained popularity because of the influence of Osiris was called the...
Anthropoid
A "Sin-eater" was associated with which of the following?
Middle Ages
Cremated remains may be placed in a recessed area of a columbarium known as a...
Niche
Which of the following was not a major influence in the development of chemical embalming?
Air tight receptacles
The place about the altar of a church that encloses the clergy and other officials is the...
Chancel
Whenever jewelry is found on the deceased during a residence removal, you as the funeral director should...
Check with the family about the jewelry and remove it if they so desire
Which of the following guess temple clothing?
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The portion of the funeral service which is conducted at the place of disposition is the...
Committal Service
If the family requests that the casket be opened in the church during the actual funeral service, the funeral director should...
Consult the clergy
The proper word which means the placing of remains in a crypt in a mausoleum is...
Entombment
One who is lacking the necessities of life is said to be...
Indigent
The "Kiss of Peace" represented a major break in tradition between the Christians and the...
Jewish
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 Medieval Irish wakes were known for their...
Light-hearted practices
Early methods of transporting the body included all but which of the following?
Limousine
Which of the following actions is improper, regarding the U.S. flag used in a military funeral service?
Lowering the flag into the grave with the deceased veteran
The founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist was...
Mary Baker Eddy
The "Designator" in ancient Rome was also referred to as the...
Master of Ceremonies
The person who usually makes the notification of death to the funeral home is the...
Member of the family
As casket manufacturers became more sophisticated in their merchandise, which of the following was an attitudinal change which was reflected in their product?
More aesthetic luxury
The seating or auditorium section of the church is the...
Nave
Not included in the vital statistic section of the death certificate is the...
Number of dependent children
The Jewish religious sect which had a very strict viewpoint of their religious policies and procedures were the...
Orthodox
Which of the following is restricted in their casket selection due to their religious belief?
Orthodox Jewish
The Egyptian "God of the Dead" was...
Osiris
The officiant for the Christian Science funeral service is the...
Practitioner
In the funeral procession to the cemetery, the casket bearers should...
Precede the funeral coach
Music played before a funeral service is the...
Prelude
Who usually had their funeral procession during the night?
Romans
Stated directions in the Liturgical Protestant church regarding church practices and procedures are...
Rubrics
Which of the following may be utilized during the Roman Catholic funeral rite?
Sacred heart
The document between the seller and the buyer stipulating the items furnished, the price of said items and the terms of payment is the...
Sales contract
Which of the following is a Jewish term for a tasseled shawl worn by men during prayer services?
Tallith
If an American flag is used during the funeral services of a deceased veteran, it is presented to...
The wife
A container for cremains is called an...
Urn
The Orthodox funeral is held...
With the casket open during the service
The years associated with the Medieval Period are...
600 A.D. to 18500 A.D.
The dissecting of remains for the purpose of ascertaining the cause of death is...
A necropsy
A commemorative inscription found on a tombstone or marker is...
An epitaph
