Old Kingdom. (4)

How did the Egyptians view the relationship between the physical and spiritual bodies?

• Separate entities

• Identical in nature

• Mutually exclusive

• Interdependent

In the Egyptian context, what did the term "ka" refer to?

• Physical body

• Spiritual body

• Ancestor's spirit

• Ritualistic object

Which belief motivated the Egyptians to prepare well-furnished tombs?

• Reincarnation

• Resurrection

• Immortality of the soul

• Pleasing the gods

What did the Egyptians call the spiritual body that could return to the furnished tomb?

• Ka

• Sahu

• Ren

• Akh

What was the key element in ensuring the ka's ability to continue its life in the afterlife?

• Elaborate burial rituals

• Proper preservation of the physical body

• Daily recitation of sacred texts

• Offering expensive gifts to the gods

What was the purpose of stocking rooms in the tombs with various supplies?

• To attract tourists

• To please archaeologists

• To support the ka in the afterlife

• To demonstrate craftsmanship

What did the Egyptians consider as the earthly comforts for the ka in the afterlife?

• Gold and jewels

• Furniture and tools

• Scrolls and books

• Perfumes and oils

What was the spiritual body in Egyptian belief called?

• Soma

• Ka

• Ba

• Corporea

How did Egyptians ensure the return of the ka to the afterlife?

• By performing rituals daily

• By building elaborate pyramids

• By preserving the physical body

• By reciting sacred texts

Why did the Egyptians believe in including a variety of foods in the tombs?

• Sustenance for the ka

• Symbol of abundance

• Tribute to agricultural deities

• Tradition to honor the deceased