The Burial in Woolen Act stressed that the dead should be buried in what substance or material? correct answers Wool
The early Egyptians were excellent embalmers of their dead. What type of jars did they use to contain the organs of their wealthy class? correct answers Canopic
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The Burial in Woolen Act stressed that the dead should be buried in what substance or material? correct answers Wool
The early Egyptians were excellent embalmers of their dead. What type of jars did they use to contain the organs of their wealthy class? correct answers Canopic
Anthropomorphic or anthropodal refers to the shape of some early Egyptian coffins. These were in the shape of _____. correct answers A man.
The Romans believed that the "soul was the vital principle" of every human being. This contributed to their _______ view of death. correct answers Animistic
Another name for the Egyptian pollinctor was the: correct answers Apothecary.
These were established during the Middle ages to help defray the enormous expense involved in funeral services: Participants paid a "quarterage" or a premium. correct answers Burial clubs
What type of disposition did the Early Germans and Scandinavians favor for their dead? correct answers Cremation
What was the LAST name of the person that researched how the English were born, lived, and died? His research led to some social reform and change. correct answers Chadwick.
What was a chandler? correct answers Candle maker
In order to have someone to provide for him in his afterlife, it was inportant for a Hebrew to have
a/an: correct answers Son
During the Middle ages, when royalty died, a likeness or "fake" body would be created of the deceased, then the likeness of this person might be dressed in royal attire and placed in a special hearse and paraded throughout towns. This ensured the safety of the "real" body while also avoiding showing a possible decomposing body. What was this likeness called? correct answers Effigy
Who was in complete charge in the Egyptian embalming chamber? correct answers Kher-Heb.
Which Egyptian embalming method consisted of purging the intestines and soaking the body for a period of seventy days? correct answers Least expensive
Who embalmed the body of the wife of Martin Van Butchell? Her body was kept on display in the house for years until Mr. Butchell's second wife complained and the remains were removed from the residence. correct answers John Hunter The Egyptian deceased was often soaked in _______ for a prescribed number of days. correct answers Natron
During the Middle ages, linen was becoming rare and laws were created to limit its use as a burial material. This is mainly because linen was needed or used for: correct answers Paper
In which Egyptian embalming method were the organs removed and placed in jars? correct answers Most expensive.
Coffined burial during the Middle Ages was: correct answers Was reserved for the wealthy and important.
Constantine was the first Roman emporer who: correct answers Was a Christian
"Reducers" was another term for______________. correct answers Bloodletting
The vogue of black was given a powerful boost in 1498, when black was substituted for white by
______, the widow of Charles VIII of France. correct answers Anne
What culture buried their wealthier dead by day, and the ordinary or less than fortunate persons at night? correct answers Romans.
Greek "trapazae" were the: correct answers Square-cut tombs.
During the Middle ages and in early New England, the "_________ to funerals" was hired to walk between homes, tell of a death, and actually invite the householder to the funeral service. correct answers Inviter
Who, in the course of their studies, dissected over 50 cadavers and made over 750 illustrations of
human anatomy? correct answers Leonardo da Vinci
How popular were sermons during early New England funeral services? correct answers Very unpopular at the funeral.
Which of these funerary gifts was not common during early New England funeral services? correct answers Fountain Pens.
Who actually carried the coffin in early New England funeral services? correct answers Underbearers
Was a tradesman undertaker and a furnishing undertaker the same person? correct answers No. They're not the same.
An interesting advantage that a sexton had over his competitors when practicing undertaking was: correct answers He had the monopoly over his church's cemetery.
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