Why did the pharaohs of the New Kingdom choose to bury their dead in the Valley of the Kings instead of pyramids?

Ancient Egyptian Burial Practices

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To be closer to the Nile
To save construction costs
To follow a new religious belief
To avoid tomb robbing
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant change in burial practices during the late period in ancient Egypt?
Burials were only for the elite
Burials became more commercialized
Burials became more religious
Burials were done in secret
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the purpose of the Book of the Dead in ancient Egyptian culture?
To record the history of pharaohs
To guide the deceased to the afterlife
To teach mummification techniques
To list the treasures of the tomb
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was unique about the food found in Tutankhamun's tomb?
It was imported from other regions
It was only for ceremonial use
It was pre-cooked and preserved
It was all vegetarian
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was discovered about the identity of the person buried in the newly found pyramid?
It was a pharaoh
It was a commoner
It was a princess
It was a priest
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was unusual about the pyramid where the princess was found?
It was located underwater
It was designed for a king
It was made of gold
It was never completed
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did animal mummies play in ancient Egyptian and Greek cultures?
They were used as currency
They were only for decoration
They were part of religious offerings
They were used for medical purposes
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