Question

select the correct answer.
which of these is the most effective research question?
a. how did ancient egyptian religions work?
b. what religions did the egyptians practice a long time ago?
c. how did the ancient egyptians religious beliefs influence their temples?
d. why did ancient egyptians like cats so much?

Explanation:

An effective research question should be focused, specific, and allow for in - depth exploration.

• Option A: “How did ancient Egyptian religions work?” is too broad as it encompasses a wide range of aspects of Egyptian religions without a specific focus.
• Option B: “What religions did the Egyptians practice a long time ago?” is a relatively simple question about identification, not requiring extensive research.
• Option C: “How did the ancient Egyptians' religious beliefs influence their temples?” is specific, as it focuses on the relationship between religious beliefs and temple construction/design, allowing for detailed research on religious concepts and architectural aspects.
• Option D: “Why did ancient Egyptians like cats so much?” is not related to a core academic area of ancient Egyptian studies in the same way as the others, and is more of a trivial question.

Answer:

C. How did the ancient Egyptians' religious beliefs influence their temples?