Question

Why did the ancient Egyptians use embalming?

O to preserve a body after death
O to prevent the spread of disease
O to advance the study of medicine
O to enhance a body's physical appearance
Plz help 45 points

Answer 1

They could think of no life better than the present, and they wanted to be sure it would continue after death. But why preserve the body? The Egyptians believed that the mummified body was the home for this soul or spirit. If the body was destroyed, the spirit might be lost.

Answer 2

to advance the study of medical
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