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Set 2: Text Structure (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

History is often written by the victors, obscuring the narratives of the conquered. To understand the Gallic Wars truly, one must look beyond Caesar’s 'Commentaries' and examine the archaeological record of the Gauls.

Which choice best describes the text's methodological argument?

A. One must synthesize biased text with physical evidence to find the truth.✓ Correct
B. Written records are always more accurate than archaeology.
C. Caesar was an objective historian.
D. The Gauls left no trace.

Detailed Explanation

Problem: Victors write history (Bias). Solution: Look beyond text, examine archaeology (Synthesis).

Key Evidence:

• "obscuring"

• "look beyond"

• "examine the archaeological"

Why others are wrong: B (Argues against relying solely on text.), C (Implies bias.), D (Implies record exists.).

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