Temples were believed to be the homes of the gods. Which of these answer choices best supports
this main idea?
A. Statues of the gods in the temples were treated as if they were alive. Statues were washed, dressed,
and given food.
B. People prayed to the gods for help with their daily lives.
C. Egyptians pictured their gods and goddesses in different ways.
D. none of the above
The best answer choice that supports the main idea that temples were believed to be the homes of the gods is A. Statues of the gods in the temples were treated as if they were alive. Statues were washed, dressed, and given food.
To arrive at this answer, we can analyze each option:
A. This answer choice directly supports the idea that temples were considered to be the homes of the gods. It mentions how statues of the gods were treated as if they were alive, suggesting that people believed the gods resided in the temples.
B. While this answer choice acknowledges that people prayed to the gods, it does not specifically address the idea that temples were believed to be the homes of the gods.
C. This answer choice refers to how Egyptians pictured their gods and goddesses, but it does not address the main idea that temples were considered the homes of the gods.
D. This answer choice opts for none of the above, which is incorrect as option A supports the main idea.
Therefore, option A is the best choice supporting the main idea that temples were believed to be the homes of the gods.