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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did Pharaohs bring personal items with them in their tombs?
A
To be selfish
B
For storage
C
To hide it from thieves
D
For the after-life
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Beautiful jewellery and clothes were buried with a Pharaoh so they could travel in style to the afterlife.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mummified people were often buried with many of their belongings that might be needed in the afterlife. If the mummified person was very rich when they died, such as the Pharaoh, he would be buried with objects made out of gold, for example jewellery.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ancient Egyptians believed that the afterlife would be perfect. When they entered the afterlife, they wanted to take treasures from their life with them, and small amulets to keep them safe, like lucky charms.

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