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Why do you think the dead were buried with burial goods?
Answer:
Answer to be written in the exam:
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People from long ago believed that
when someone died, they went to another world or afterlife.
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To help them on their journey or to show respect, people
buried the dead with things they thought they might need in the afterlife
. These could be tools, food, clothing, or other items that the person might use.
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Sometimes,
people buried the dead with things that showed their wealth or status in society.
- The practice of burying the dead with goods helped people to remember and respect those who had passed away, and it reflected their beliefs about what happened after death.
