… the historical period known as ancient Egypt lasted, approximately, from 3200 B.C. to 30 B.C.?

…men and women used clothes that were not sewn? They used to wear a mix of skirt and short (long and short), attached at the waist. They would wear long and loose dresses that tied at the shoulders (often on just one shoulder).

… mummies were common in ancient Egypt, just like in several other civilizations from the past? Egyptians believed in life after death, so their bodies had to be preserved for the new life. For this reason, mummies were made.

… animals were also mummified? Ancient Egyptians believed that animals, like dogs, birds and cats, were representations of the Gods. This was also a way to honour pets.

… the Cheops pyramid, or the Great Pyramid of Giza, was erected around 2500 B.C.? With an original height of 147 metres (it is closer to 140 metres today) it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was the tallest construction for over four thousand years.

Questions

1) According to the text, why were animals also mummified in ancient Egypt?
a) Because any living being was supposed to be mummified in Egypt at the time.
b) Because there was no other way to deal with the animal’s dead body.
c) Because animals were representations of the Gods.
d) Because it was believed that animal’s mummies brought good luck.

2) Would you like to live in another period, such as in ancient Egypt? Why?

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