Question
How did Tutankhamen’s religious reforms affect society?
a.The military became more focused on religious practices.
b.Temples were closed because they were not being used.
c.Trade declined because he focused on religion and not the economy.
d.The people were able to return to their former religious practices.
a.The military became more focused on religious practices.
b.Temples were closed because they were not being used.
c.Trade declined because he focused on religion and not the economy.
d.The people were able to return to their former religious practices.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Tutankhamun's religious reforms primarily aimed to restore the traditional polytheistic beliefs and practices of ancient Egypt, which had been altered during the reign of his predecessor, Akhenaten, who had promoted the worship of a single deity, Aten.
Given this context, the most accurate answer from the options provided is:
**d. The people were able to return to their former religious practices.**
Tutankhamun’s restoration of traditional religious beliefs allowed the populace to resume their previous worship of multiple gods, thus reinforcing societal norms and cultural identity that had been disrupted during Akhenaten's reign.
Given this context, the most accurate answer from the options provided is:
**d. The people were able to return to their former religious practices.**
Tutankhamun’s restoration of traditional religious beliefs allowed the populace to resume their previous worship of multiple gods, thus reinforcing societal norms and cultural identity that had been disrupted during Akhenaten's reign.