PART A: Which of the following best describes a
central idea of the text?
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A No society except the ancient Egyptians had the
resources or authority to build monuments like
the pyramids.
B The ancient Egyptians' original goal was to make
grand structures; it wasn't until after the first
pharaoh died that they later became tombs.
C Preparation for the terlife was an important
part of ancient Egyptians culture, especially for
the pharaoh, for whom grand tombs (i.e.
pyramids) were built and decorated.
D The ancient Egyptians did not believe in an
afterlife; rather, the pharaoh physical body, once
entombed with its possessions, would rise again.
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