3.07 lesson assessment: models from tombs answer key! question 1 what purpose did models serve in ancient egyptian and chinese tombs? they were the childhood toys of the deceased. they were meant to make tombs more beautiful. they were doubles for the real things. they had secret compartments to hide treasures. c 2. which characteristics apply to ancient egyptian models placed in tombs? choose all answers that are correct shabti were made from wood, stone, and faience. shabti have hieroglyphics instructing them to do farm chores for spirits of the dead. models of people doing daily activities ensured the spirits of the dead had what they needed. models are enjoyable to study but provide little understanding of egyptian life and beliefs answers: a, b, c which characteristics apply to ancient chinese models placed in the tomb of qin shi huangdi? choose all answers that are correct. artists added realistic detail to the figures. figures were made of marble and wood. they were life-sized figures of soldiers and horses. figures were meant to protect his spirit. answers: a c d grade: a