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The figure on the right is of gods and goddesses.
With reference to this civilization answer in one or two words.
(a) One of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world: ……….
(b) Embalming a corpse: …………………..
(c) Sun god: …………..
(d) God of the dead: ..............
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Solution
(a) The Great Pyramid at Giza
(b) Mummification
(c) Ra
(d) Osiris
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