In a study of the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe, archaeologist Dr. Sarah Finch analyzed the architectural features of the Great Enclosure's outer wall. Finch observed that the massive structures were constructed entirely without mortar, relying instead on the precise placement of shaped granite blocks. While some historians had previously suggested that these walls were built for defensive purposes, Finch’s analysis revealed that they lacked practical military features such as battlements or protective towers. Instead, Finch concludes that the wall was intended to showcase the wealth and authority of the city's elite.
Based on the text, what is true of the outer wall of the Great Enclosure?
- It was built without the use of mortar.Cevap
- BIt featured defensive towers that protected the city's elite.
- CIt was constructed using granite because mortar was unavailable to the builders.
- DIt was designed by historians who studied the wealth of the city's elite.
Cevap
The outer wall of the Great Enclosure was built without the use of mortar.
The correct answer is correct because the passage explicitly states that the outer wall of the Great Enclosure was constructed entirely without mortar, relying instead on the placement of shaped granite blocks.
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Identifying explicit details in a text without making unsupported inferences.
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