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In addition to its status as a textile, the Bayeux Tapestry serves as an important source of information about the Norman Invasion of England. It contains a sequential arrangement of images that tells the story of the events leading up to the invasion and the eventual victory at the Battle of Hastings of William the Conqueror. However, calling into question the tapestry's authority as an objective report of contemporary history is the supposition that the tapestry was commissioned by William's half-brother and thus tells the story of the event from a Norman perspective. Crucial information about some of the events depicted seems to have been omitted from the embroidery. It is possible the Bayeux Tapestry colored contemporary public perception of the event because at the time, the majority of people were illiterate and could only read about the invasion in pictorial format.
Which of the following statements is most similar to the one underlying the author's reasoning regarding the authority of the Bayeux Tapestry?
A. A building can be constructed in a number of different ways.
B. Misinterpretation of a political speech can alter the historic record.
C. Technological developments quickly become outdated.
D. Laws must be evaluated within the context in which they were created.
E. The classification of what constitutes a work of art must be loosely defined.
Which of the following statements is most similar to the one underlying the author's reasoning regarding the authority of the Bayeux Tapestry?
A. A building can be constructed in a number of different ways.
B. Misinterpretation of a political speech can alter the historic record.
C. Technological developments quickly become outdated.
D. Laws must be evaluated within the context in which they were created.
E. The classification of what constitutes a work of art must be loosely defined.
30 Apr 2024, 22:40
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This was tricky as both B and D seemed right. However, I chose D.
Why?
The Bayeux Tapestry was made by people who had a specific viewpoint(Story of events from Norman's perspective), so it might not show everything exactly as it happened. When we take that into context, we can understand why it could've omitted some events.
Option D also provides a similar perspective: Laws need to be understood based on the time and place they were created, because what was important or acceptable back then might not be the same now.
Why?
The Bayeux Tapestry was made by people who had a specific viewpoint(Story of events from Norman's perspective), so it might not show everything exactly as it happened. When we take that into context, we can understand why it could've omitted some events.
Option D also provides a similar perspective: Laws need to be understood based on the time and place they were created, because what was important or acceptable back then might not be the same now.
