Asked by Dylan Kazanova on Jun 30, 2024

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Which of these statements regarding the practice of embalming the dead body is false ?

A) The first embalming took place more than 1,000 years before Christ.
B) The Egyptian process of embalming required 70 days to perform.
C) Embalming was a common practice in colonial America.
D) Embalming was not a common practice in colonial America.

Embalming

A process that temporarily preserves a deceased person by means of displacing body fluids with preserving chemicals.

Colonial America

Refers to the period of American history from the late 16th century to the American Revolution, characterized by European colonization of the Americas.

Egyptian Process

An ancient method of embalming, involving the removal of internal organs, treatment of the body with preservatives, and wrapping in linen, to prepare the deceased for the afterlife.

  • Review the traditional and present-day techniques employed in the disposal of corpses, notably embalming and cremation.
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Mohammed BaselmJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Embalming was not a common practice in colonial America. It became widespread in the United States during the Civil War to preserve the bodies of soldiers for transport back home. Before this period, embalming was not a routine practice in America.