Which of the following was an element of ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife?
a. Only high-ranking people could hope to enjoy a happy eternal life.
b. The afterlife was a shadowy persistence of life, a time of darkness and silence.
c. Happiness in the afterlife depended on ethical living in this world.
d. To get into the afterlife, people had to be buried with rich goods that they could offer to the gods for admission.
Answer: c. Happiness in the afterlife depended on ethical living in this world.
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