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6. Why did Egyptians believe mummification and tomb goods were important?
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To show wealth to other nations
To prevent grave robbing
To help the soul reach the afterlife
To honor the gods only
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Correct answer: To help the soul reach the afterlife.
Egyptians believed preserving the body (mummification) kept the soul's components (ka and ba) intact so the person could live again in the afterlife, and grave goods supplied food, clothing, tools and possessions the deceased would need there.
Egyptians believed preserving the body (mummification) kept the soul's components (ka and ba) intact so the person could live again in the afterlife, and grave goods supplied food, clothing, tools and possessions the deceased would need there.
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