This quiz complements DIG's March 2006 issue on "Meet the Mummies." Pick one answer from the menu under each question about archaeology.
1. Why are natural mummies in Peru preserved?
a. They are buried in clay which keeps water out
b. They are preserved in deep water which keeps air out
c. They are put on high mountains where it is cold
d. There are no natural mummies from Peru
2. What are Egyptian mummies wrapped in?
a. Papyrus
b. Straw
c. Wool
d. Linen
3. What language does the word "mummy" come from?
a. Arabic
b. Spanish
c. English
d. Russian
4. Where is the mummy of Wenu-hotep kept today?
a. Egyptian Museum, Cairo
b. Cleveland Museum of Art
c. Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
d. Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
