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Question 59

Which statements accurately treat the Egyptian terms ka and ba? Select all that apply.

  1. Ka and ba differCorrect answer
  2. Both simply mean soul
  3. Meanings are complexCorrect answer
  4. They name organs

Explanation

Egyptian texts used these terms for distinct and complex aspects of a person. Translating both as one completely equivalent soul erases differences that the ancient vocabulary maintained.

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