Command of Evidence: Textual

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

A historian argues that the construction of the Great Wall of China was not the work of a single dynasty but a centuries-long, multi-dynasty undertaking with varying purposes.

Which finding, if true, would most strongly support the historian's argument?

  • A

    Some sections have eroded significantly over time.

  • B

    Many sections of the Great Wall are now tourist destinations.

  • C

    Different sections of the Great Wall use distinct construction techniques, materials, and design features that match those of multiple dynasties spanning over 1,500 years.

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  • D

    The Great Wall is one of the longest human-built structures in the world.

Explanation

A provides direct material evidence linking different sections to different dynasties, supporting the multi-dynasty argument. B, C, and D are descriptive.

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