Question

Why did the Egyptians mummify bodies? A. They wanted to keep the dead near them. B. They worshipped their dead ancestors. C. They believed humans would need their bodies in the afterlife. D. They believed mummies had magical powers.

Answer 1

C. They believed humans would need their bodies in the afterlife.

Answer 2

C There thoughts were that the mummified people would rise again and need the body