A close up of a human figure wrapped in cloth is shown. It appears to be ancient cloth because it is old and tattered.

Question

Look at the image. How did this Egyptian practice contribute to advancements in the field of science?

(1 point)
Responses

Using cloth to wrap bodies let Egyptians learn about chemistry.

Using cloth to wrap bodies let Egyptians learn about chemistry.

Preserving human bodies through mummification let Egyptians learn about anatomy and medicine.

Preserving human bodies through mummification let Egyptians learn about anatomy and medicine.

Preserving human bodies through clay let the Egyptians learn about engineering.

Preserving human bodies through clay let the Egyptians learn about engineering.

Entombing their dead let the Egyptians learn about astronomy and painting.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Preserving human bodies through mummification let Egyptians learn about anatomy and medicine.

This practice allowed the ancient Egyptians to study the human body more closely, leading to advancements in understanding human anatomy, as well as practices in medicine.