Why Did the Ancient Egyptians Develop Techniques for Embalming and Mummification

question 63

Multiple Choice

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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