A)
Which of the following religious beliefs of the Egyptians helps explain the construction of the pyramids?
(1 point)
They worshipped the sun; therefore they build pyramids pointing directly at the sun.
They believed in an afterlife in which the preservation of the body was important.
They believed that the ka – a person’s soul – would escape after death unless confined to a dark chamber within a pyramid.
They believed that the gods could reside only in the most magnificent of temples.
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B) They believed in an afterlife in which the preservation of the body was important.
A)
In which of the following ways did Egyptian pharaohs differ from kings of other cultures?
(1 point)
They were absolute rulers.
They were considered gods.
They were considered immortal.
They passed their kingship to their sons.
In which of the following ways did Egyptian pharaohs differ from kings of other cultures?
(1 point)
They were absolute rulers.
They were considered gods.
They were considered immortal.
They passed their kingship to their sons.
B) They were considered gods.
A)
Which of the following was NOT among the ways that the invention of papyrus helped to advance Egyptian society?
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It gave them a way to document and communicate important information.
It gave them a medium for artwork, writing, and government administration.
It helped to preserve the body as part of the mummification process.
It aided communication and collaboration on large building projects.
Which of the following was NOT among the ways that the invention of papyrus helped to advance Egyptian society?
(1 point)
It gave them a way to document and communicate important information.
It gave them a medium for artwork, writing, and government administration.
It helped to preserve the body as part of the mummification process.
It aided communication and collaboration on large building projects.
C) It helped to preserve the body as part of the mummification process.
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