The ancient Egyptians believed _____________ so that when these objects were magically reanimated through the correct rituals, they would be able to function effectively.

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1. In option (a), the use of both 'essential' and 'must' together is redundant, making the sentence awkward.

2. Option (b) has inconsistent tense usage, which disrupts the sentence flow.

3. Option (c) incorrectly uses past tense 'had' instead of the subjunctive mood required after 'essential that'.

4. Option (d) incorrectly pairs the plural noun 'things' with the singular pronoun 'it', which is grammatically incorrect.

5. Therefore, the correct choice is option (d), as it maintains proper tense and agreement, making the sentence clear and grammatically sound.

**Answer:** Option (d)

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