A Complete Set of Canopic Jars Egyptian ca. 900-800 BC The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Question Which descriptive statement about cultural function applies to this image? (1 point) Responses A set of containers was used by Egyptians to protect internal organs during the mummification process. A set of containers was used by Egyptians to protect internal organs during the mummification process. Tubular in shape, this long object was used in a Mexican culture as a way to make music. Tubular in shape, this long object was used in a Mexican culture as a way to make music. This British artifact promoted an anti-slavery message. This British artifact promoted an anti-slavery message. This artifact was used by Greek soldiers for protection of the lower leg while in battle. The elaborate decoration near the top shows the face of a lion. This artifact was used by Greek soldiers for protection of the lower leg while in battle. The elaborate decoration near the top shows the face of a lion. Medallions on this artifact show Christian, Jewish, and pagan pictures that were used for magic and medicinal purposes.

Answer 1

The correct descriptive statement about the cultural function of the Canopic Jars is:

"A set of containers was used by Egyptians to protect internal organs during the mummification process."

Canopic jars were specifically designed to hold and preserve the organs that were removed during mummification, which was an important aspect of ancient Egyptian burial practices.