Question

Why did egyptian art and architecture often depict animals, such as the lion body of the sphinx?

a. animals were relied on for farming, which was important to the economy.
c. gods were often symbolized by animals.
b. animals were very common in egyptian households.
d. animal ownership was a sign of wealth and prestige.

Answer 1

C. gods were often symbolized by animals.

Answer 2

I'd have to say c but you've got the letters mixed up, so to be safe it's because they often represented animals. The sphinx for example represented Horemakhet, a god who Thutmosis IV 'dreamt' about to become pharaoh.