Question

In the ancient time dead person was
(a) to serve as food in next life
(b) to serve as food in present life
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

Answer 1

Option (d) is the correct answer.

None of these

• The dead bodies in ancient times were not eaten. However, it is said that there are traces of cannibalism by Neanderthals. But there are no exact sources.
• For ancient people, death didn't mean the end of life rather people believed that the dead will come back. So, they could not be served as food the in next life.
• Most people were buried and in ancient Egypt, the dead bodies were preserved with salt and other materials.
• So, the correct answer is option d.

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