Which statement about the burial practices of the ancient Egyptians is false?

A. The wealthy had more lavish resting places than the poor.
B. Pyramids contained treasures such as artwork and informational records.
C. Originally, the Egyptians did not mummify the deceased; they just placed them in sand.
D. Internal organs were left inside the body for use in the afterlife.

The Ancient Egyptians did not leave the internal organs inside the body for use in the afterlife, but instead put them in special containers. However, in Ancient Egypt the wealthy did have more lavish resting places than the poor, pyramids did contain treasures such as artwork and informational records, and originally Egyptians did not mummify their dead.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

The correct answer is D) Internal organs were left inside the body for use in the afterlife.
The statement about the burial practices of the ancient Egyptians that is false is "Internal organs were left inside the body for use in the afterlife."
That affirmation is completely false. What Egyptians did was that before the burial they removed the internal organs an put them in jars. The internal organs suffered a quick decomposition that could contaminate the body, that is why they take them out. The jars were part of the objects included in the tomb, with other precious belongings. Tourist can see mortuary jars exhibited in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt.

Answered by scouteo | 2024-06-12

The false statement regarding the burial practices of ancient Egyptians is option D: 'Internal organs were left inside the body for use in the afterlife.' In reality, during mummification, internal organs were removed and stored in canopic jars, while the heart was the only organ typically left inside the body. This practice reflects the Egyptians' beliefs in the afterlife and the importance of preserving the body for eternity.
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Answered by scouteo | 2024-12-16