In Ancient Egypt, Canopic Jars Contained ________

question 19

Multiple Choice

In ancient Egypt, canopic jars contained ________.

• A) money for the afterworld
• B) wine for the mourners
• C) the vital organs of the deceased
• D) sacred olive oil

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