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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Complete the Passage
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Which of the following best completes the passage below? A recently discovered manuscript, estimated to be around 3000 years old, was analyzed by historians revealing it to be a record of a trade between two ancient clans. Supported by corroborating artifacts, the manuscript details how the Kintaro clan offered agricultural products in exchange for 150 decorative masks, believed to be essential for their rituals, which were provided by the Tashira clan. However, it has been established that the latter clan lacked the skills to create any items other than simple pottery until 1500 years ago, so __________.
Which of the following best completes the passage below? A recently discovered manuscript, estimated to be around 3000 years old, was analyzed by historians revealing it to be a record of a trade between two ancient clans. Supported by corroborating artifacts, the manuscript details how the Kintaro clan offered agricultural products in exchange for 150 decorative masks, believed to be essential for their rituals, which were provided by the Tashira clan. However, it has been established that the latter clan lacked the skills to create any items other than simple pottery until 1500 years ago, so __________.
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the decorative masks were likely not usable, leading to disputes between the clans
B
no evidence of the original masks has been discovered due to the rudimentary materials and techniques used in their creation
C
the trade was likely fabricated to promote peace and cooperation between the clans
D
it is highly probable that the trade never occurred, and the concept was ultimately abandoned
E
the masks were probably derived from pottery, with modifications made to serve their intended purpose
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PaoloFeb 10, 2025
thank you for sharing
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