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For centuries, historians assumed that the ancient trade networks of the Silk Road were exclusively overland routes, dismissing maritime routes as secondary. However, recent marine archaeological excavations off the coast of East Africa have uncovered shipwrecks containing late-antique pottery from the Mediterranean region. These physical discoveries suggest that maritime commerce was far more integrated into the global trade network during this era than previously believed. Consequently, scholars are now revising their models of ancient economic exchange to incorporate these maritime pathways, prompting a broader reevaluation of historical globalization.

Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?

  1. A
    It compares two competing methods of maritime excavation, details the findings of each, and argues that one method is superior for studying ancient trade.
  2. B
    It details a specific marine excavation project in East Africa and explains the technical steps taken by archaeologists to recover ancient pottery.
  3. It describes a widely held assumption, presents recent physical evidence that challenges this assumption, and explains the impact of this evidence on current scholarly models.Cevap
  4. D
    It asserts that the Silk Road trade networks were entirely maritime, details the route taken by ancient merchants, and claims that overland trade never occurred.

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The correct answer describes a widely held assumption, presents recent physical evidence that challenges this assumption, and explains the impact of this evidence on current scholarly models.
The correct answer accurately outlines the text's progression. The passage opens by stating a common historical assumption (that Silk Road trade was exclusively overland). It then introduces new physical evidence (marine excavations of shipwrecks containing Mediterranean pottery in East Africa) that challenges this assumption. Finally, it explains the consequence of these findings (scholars are updating their models of ancient economic exchange).

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1
Identify the opening claim of the passage.
The text begins with a historical assumption that the Silk Road trade was solely overland.
Understanding the starting point of the text is essential for tracking its structural progression.
2
Analyze the transition in the middle of the passage.
The transition word 'However' introduces new marine archaeological findings that contradict the opening claim.
Identifying transitional shifts helps determine how the author connects different ideas.
3
Determine the conclusion of the passage.
The final sentences explain that these new findings are causing scholars to revise their existing trade models.
The conclusion shows the ultimate outcome or impact of the evidence presented.
4
Match this sequence to the correct option.
The option describing an assumption being challenged by new evidence and leading to revised models matches this structure.
This confirms the structural progression of the passage is accurately reflected in the correct choice.

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Analyzing overall text structure by identifying the function of each paragraph or sentence group and mapping their logical progression.
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