A student researching the Library of Alexandria has taken the following notes:
• The Library of Alexandria was founded around 300 BCE in Egypt • It aimed to collect all the world's knowledge • The library may have held up to 400,000 scrolls at its peak • Scholars from across the ancient world studied there • The library's destruction occurred gradually, not in a single event
The student wants to emphasize the library's scholarly importance. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
The Library of Alexandria was founded in Egypt around 300 BCE.
As a center that attracted scholars from across the ancient world and housed up to 400,000 scrolls, the library was an unparalleled hub of knowledge.
The library's destruction occurred gradually over time, not in a single catastrophic event.
The Library of Alexandria aimed to collect all the world's knowledge within its walls.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Scholars from across the world and 400,000 scrolls show scholarly importance.