Read the following passage and answer the question below. The Great Wall of China is one of the most remarkable feats of engineering in human history. Constructed over many centuries by various Chinese dynasties, the wall was built primarily to protect against invasions from nomadic groups to the north. Contrary to popular belief, the wall is not a single continuous structure but rather a series of walls, fortifications, and watchtowers built by different rulers at different times. Some sections were made of packed earth and wood, while later sections, particularly those built during the Ming Dynasty, were reinforced with brick and stone. Today, the wall stretches for thousands of kilometers across northern China, though many sections have deteriorated due to erosion and human activity. It remains a powerful symbol of Chinese history and draws millions of tourists every year who wish to walk along its ancient pathways. Question: What can be inferred about the construction of the Great Wall based on the passage?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Reading Comprehension question asks: Read the following passage and answer the question below. The Great Wall of China is one of the most remarkable feats of engineering in human history. Constructed over many centuries by various Chinese dynasties, the wall was built primarily to protect against invasions from nomadic groups to the north. Contrary to popular belief, the wall is not a single continuous structure but rather a series of walls, fortifications, and watchtowers built by different rulers at different times. Some sections were made of packed earth and wood, while later sections, particularly those built during the Ming Dynasty, were reinforced with brick and stone. Today, the wall stretches for thousands of kilometers across northern China, though many sections have deteriorated due to erosion and human activity. It remains a powerful symbol of Chinese history and draws millions of tourists every year who wish to walk along its ancient pathways. Question: What can be inferred about the construction of the Great Wall based on the passage? The correct choice is A. It was built gradually by different rulers over centuries. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. It was built gradually by different rulers over centuries ✓
- B. It was built entirely of brick from the start
Why not B: “It was built entirely of brick from the start” is not It was built gradually by different rulers over centuries.
- C. It was completed within a single decade
Why not C: “It was completed within a single decade” is not It was built gradually by different rulers over centuries.
- D. It was built as a single continuous project by one ruler
Why not D: “It was built as a single continuous project by one ruler” is not It was built gradually by different rulers over centuries.
Correct answer
A. It was built gradually by different rulers over centuries
Explanation
Read the following passage and answer the question below The Great Wall of China is one of the most remarkable feats of engineering in human history Constructed over many centuries by various Chinese dynasties the wall was built primarily to protect against invasions from nomadic groups to the north Contrary to popular belief the wall is not a single continuous structure but rather a series of walls fortifications and watchtowers built by different rulers at different times Some sections were made of packed earth and wood while later sections particularly those built during the Ming Dynasty were reinforced with brick and stone Today the wall stretches for thousands of kilometers across northern China though many sections have deteriorated due to.
Source: Reading Comprehension Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, reading comprehension, verbal ability
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