Why might peasants and serfs have been willing to do almost anything to attain “a better life after death”

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Explanation:

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my cultural heritage consists of irish, german, native american, and others.

2686-2181 bce-- "egyptian civilization developed along the nile river in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops."

1069-664 bce-- "ancient egyptians developed wide-reaching trade networks along the nile, in the red sea, and in the near east."