How Did the Burial Chamber at Igbo-Ukwu Reflect the Power

question 45

Multiple Choice

How did the burial chamber at Igbo-Ukwu reflect the power and authority of the deceased?

• A) The individual was dressed elaborately, placed in a seated position, and surrounded by symbolic objects.
• B) The individual was surrounded by bronze heads, probably depicting his ancestors.
• C) The individual was in a gold sarcophagus.
• D) The chamber was filled with ritual objects that ensured his comfort in the afterlife.

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