The Library of Alexandria, founded in the 3rd century BCE under the Ptolemaic dynasty, sought to acquire copies of every known book in the ancient Mediterranean world. Royal officials reportedly searched incoming ships for texts and copied any they found, returning the copies to the original owners and keeping the originals for the library. Visiting scholars received state support to live and work in Alexandria.
Which conclusion most logically follows from the passage?
- A
Scholars in Alexandria worked in isolation from one another
- Bcheck_circle
The Ptolemaic rulers viewed accumulating knowledge as a matter of state importance
- C
The library acquired books primarily through purchases at full market value
- D
The library's collection consisted mainly of Egyptian religious texts
Explanation
State-sponsored confiscation, copying, and scholar support all reflect a state-level commitment, supporting A. B contradicts the seizure practice; C contradicts state-supported community; D is unsupported.