Question

question 17 of 20
why did the ancient egyptians mummify their dead?

a. they considered it a way to bring the community together.

b. they had not yet devised a true system of burial grounds.

c. it provided a way for families to stay connected with their
relatives.

d. it helped to preserve and protect the deceased in the afterlife.

Explanation:

Ancient Egyptians believed in an afterlife and mummification was a process to preserve the body so the deceased could exist in the afterlife. Option A is incorrect as mummification wasn't for community unity. Option B is wrong as they had burial systems (like tombs). Option C is not the main reason; the focus was on afterlife preservation. Option D aligns with their religious belief about the afterlife and the need to preserve the body.

Answer:

D. It helped to preserve and protect the deceased in the afterlife.