Which statement from the passage is the best evidence that the Great Wall is currently in need of protection?
Responses
The Yuan emperors did not preserve the old wall; it therefore began to fall into ruins.
The Yuan emperors did not preserve the old wall; it therefore began to fall into ruins.
Today the wall is besieged by tourists who often leave litter and damage the stones.
Today the wall is besieged by tourists who often leave litter and damage the stones.
The wall has been important in Chinese history for centuries.
The wall has been important in Chinese history for centuries.
The increased media attention has caused people to have a higher level of awareness and appreciation for the wall.
The increased media attention has caused people to have a higher level of awareness and appreciation for the wall.
The statement "Today the wall is besieged by tourists who often leave litter and damage the stones" is the best evidence that the Great Wall is currently in need of protection.
Why did the Yuan emperors allow the Great Wall to deteriorate?
Responses
The Manchus had expanded China past the northern boundary of the wall.
The Manchus had expanded China past the northern boundary of the wall.
Kublai Khan and the Mongols had already conquered China, so the wall was unnecessary.
Kublai Khan and the Mongols had already conquered China, so the wall was unnecessary.
Peace had been established with the groups that might have attempted to overtake the wall.
Peace had been established with the groups that might have attempted to overtake the wall.
Workers and materials required to repair the wall were needed elsewhere, so resources were unavailable.
Workers and materials required to repair the wall were needed elsewhere, so resources were unavailable.