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For the period from the eighth century through the eleventh century, the shifting boundaries between Kingdom F and Kingdom G have not been well charted. Although a certain village in a border region between the two kingdoms usually belonged to Kingdom G, ninth-century artifacts found in the village were in the typical Kingdom F style of that time. It is unclear whether the village was actually a part of Kingdom F in the ninth century or whether it was a part of Kingdom G but had merely adopted Kingdom F's artistic styles under Kingdom F's cultural influence.
Which of the following would, if found in ninth-century sites in the village, best help in determining whether the village was a part of Kingdom F or Kingdom G in the ninth century?
(A) A trading contract written in the Kingdom G dialect
(B) A drawing of a dwelling complex known to have existed on the border of Kingdom F and Kingdom G in the ninth century
(C) Knives and other utensils made from metal typical of ninth-century mining sites in Kingdom F
(D) Some fragments of pottery made in the Kingdom G style from the seventh century out of materials only found in Kingdom F
(E) Numerous teeth from the ninth century with a chemical signature typical only of teeth from people who had grown up in the heart of Kingdom F
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Which of the following would, if found in ninth-century sites in the village, best help in determining whether the village was a part of Kingdom F or Kingdom G in the ninth century?
(A) A trading contract written in the Kingdom G dialect
(B) A drawing of a dwelling complex known to have existed on the border of Kingdom F and Kingdom G in the ninth century
(C) Knives and other utensils made from metal typical of ninth-century mining sites in Kingdom F
(D) Some fragments of pottery made in the Kingdom G style from the seventh century out of materials only found in Kingdom F
(E) Numerous teeth from the ninth century with a chemical signature typical only of teeth from people who had grown up in the heart of Kingdom F
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Option E says:
Numerous teeth from the ninth century with a chemical signature typical only of teeth from people who had grown up in the heart of Kingdom F
Let's focus on the word heart. While it may be possible that many people from the heart of F moved to G, it is not very likely. At least not when we compare E to the other options. Option A is:
A trading contract written in the Kingdom G dialect
This contract was found in the village, and the village was on the border. This means that the village could have seen a lot of trade (because of its location on the border between the two countries).
Now we need to ask ourselves which "movement" is more likely and which one is less likely: (a) trade documents in a place where trade was likely or (e) people who had spent their entire childhood in the heart of one of the countries. Remember: both are possible. We need to select the best option, so pick the one that shows more "permanence".
29 May 2019, 22:31
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Although the village usually belonged to Kingdom G, ninth-century artifacts found in the village were in the typical Kingdom F style of that time.
It is unclear whether the village was actually a part of Kingdom F in the ninth century or whether it was a part of Kingdom G but had merely adopted Kingdom F's artistic styles under Kingdom F's cultural influence.
- So the village was usually part of G. But some ninth century artefacts typical of F have been found (this is existing evidence of belonging to F).
IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER the village was a part of F or G in 9th century. We have not established that the village belonged to F.
If we find some more artifacts typical of F, it does not establish that the village belonged to F in 9th century. There needs to be a stronger connection. Influence of neighbours is not sufficient evidence.
(A) A trading contract written in the Kingdom G dialect
Considering that boundaries were shifting from 8th century onwards, influence of kingdom G's dialect is understandable even if the village belonged to F.
(B) A drawing of a dwelling complex known to have existed on the border of Kingdom F and Kingdom G in the ninth century
Doesn't tell us about belonging to either G or F.
(C) Knives and other utensils made from metal typical of ninth-century mining sites in Kingdom F
Artifacts made from metals typical of F mining sites. There could be mining sites in G producing the same metal or metal could have been obtained from F or artifacts could have been made in F. Doesn't add much to the already existing evidence.
(D) Some fragments of pottery made in the Kingdom G style from the seventh century out of materials only found in Kingdom F
Artifacts were made out of kingdom F materials but in kingdom G style. Again confusing.
(E) Numerous teeth from the ninth century with a chemical signature typical only of teeth from people who had grown up in the heart of Kingdom F
Important point is "numerous". They are trying to say that it isn't like 3-4 people relocated to G from F. The teeth belonged to kingdom F people only. Possibly then, the village was a part of kingdom F. It is certainly more relevant than (A) and (C).
Answer (E)
