GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main purpose of the pyramids of Egypt was to function as
A
tombs.
B
temples.
C
palaces.
D
centers of learning.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pyramids today stand as a reminder of the ancient Egyptian glorification of life after death, and in fact, the pyramids were built as monuments to house the tombs of the pharaohs. Death was seen as merely the beginning of a journey to the other world.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pyramids of ancient Egypt were funerary edifices.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main purpose of the pyramids of Egypt was to function as what? The main purpose of the pyramids of Egypt was to function as a burial place for the old kingdom pharaohs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Egyptian temples were used for official, formal worship of the gods by the state, and to commemorate pharaohs.

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