Question

Read the excerpt from "Egyptian Tombs: A Grave Matter.”

From the twenty-fifth century BCE, pharaohs’ tombs were located inside grand pyramids. The pyramids served as giant grave markers; however, they also served as treasure markers for grave robbers. These wicked people would strip the tombs bare of all valuables. Then they would sell the stolen items for a large amount of money. Stealing from the dead was bad enough, but for the ancient Egyptians, the act also threatened the pharaoh’s afterlife.

Based on the details in the excerpt, what conclusion can be drawn about the pharaohs of ancient Egypt?

They went to great lengths to ensure that their tombs were prepared for the afterlife by placing valuables inside.
They liked the pyramid shape, so they used it as a tomb.
They thought that giant grave markers would protect them against grave robbers.
They placed more emphasis on their current lives than on their afterlives.

Answer 1

Answer: Second Option: Grave robbers were unconcerned about the pharaohs’ afterlife.

Explanation:

As mentioned in the excerpt these people were wicked. Hence there are not likely to have any concern about anyone's afterlife. If they had any concerns for pharaohs’ afterlife like Egyptians did, they would not have dug their graves and stolen treasure.

First option is not correct because it is not mentioned in the excerpt. The diggers sold the stolen items in large amount of money, which shows it was not that difficult.

Option three and four are not mentioned in the excerpt.

Answer 2

Answer:

c. They liked the pyramid shape, so they used it as a tomb.

Explanation: