The mummification process is characterized by which procedure?

• A. Brain removal for preservation
• B. Limb replacement
• C. Water purification
• D. Fire ritual

Answer: (A)

Preserving the body for the afterlife is the main goal of mummification. A hallmark step is removing the brain to prevent decay and aid preservation, typically through the nose with a hooked instrument, after which the body is dried and wrapped. This makes brain removal the best description of the characteristic procedure. Other options do not fit: limbs weren’t replaced as part of the standard mummification, and water purification or a fire ritual aren’t typical steps in the process.