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Why did the ancient Egyptians develop techniques for embalming and mummification?
 
  a. To prevent the corpses from smelling bad
  b. In order for the person's soul to move to the next life, the body had to remain in tact
  c. In order to improve the chances for reincarnation as a high status animal d. So the body could be exhibited as a work of art

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Which of the following statements about death-related rituals is most accurate?
 
  a. People in the United States wash the dead person's body with scented water. b. Muslims cover the dead person's face with cosmetic makeup.
  c. American Indians cover a dead person's face with a powdery substance made of corn.
  d. Hindus bury the body after twelve days.


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Galvarado142

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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