The Egyptian "Book of the Dead" Contains

question 45

Multiple Choice

The Egyptian "Book of the Dead" contains:

• A) lists of prominent persons who died each year.
• B) funeral regulations for members of the royal family.
• C) evidence of the culture's obsession with gloom and doom and death.
• D) magic spells,formulas,and incantations needed in the afterlife.
• E) lamentations and consoling writings to aid the bereaved in their time of sorrow.

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Definitions:

Barter

Trading goods and services directly without involving money as an intermediary.

Barter System

An ancient method of exchange where goods and services are directly traded for other goods and services without using money.

Good

A material item that can be touched, used, or consumed, which is produced to fulfill wants or needs.

Service

A type of economic activity that is intangible, is not stored, and does not result in ownership; services are produced and consumed at the same time.