Which statement best represents an accurate summary of the passage?
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The Great Wall of China was constructed by hand, using stones and dirt and placing layers of compacted earth in sections until it was completed.
The Great Wall of China was constructed by hand, using stones and dirt and placing layers of compacted earth in sections until it was completed.
There is enough dirt, stone, and brick in the Great Wall of China to build a wall around the equator of the earth eight feet tall and three feet thick.
There is enough dirt, stone, and brick in the Great Wall of China to build a wall around the equator of the earth eight feet tall and three feet thick.
The Great Wall of China, begun almost 2300 years ago, has been important in Chinese history for centuries, and preservation of the wall is critical.
The Great Wall of China, begun almost 2300 years ago, has been important in Chinese history for centuries, and preservation of the wall is critical.
The first emperor of China gave orders to build one long barricade, and thousands of slaves, soldiers, and peasants worked for ten years to build the Great Wall.
The first emperor of China gave orders to build one long barricade, and thousands of slaves, soldiers, and peasants worked for ten years to build the Great Wall.
The statement "The Great Wall of China, begun almost 2300 years ago, has been important in Chinese history for centuries, and preservation of the wall is critical." best represents an accurate summary of the passage.
The statement "The Great Wall of China, begun almost 2300 years ago, has been important in Chinese history for centuries, and preservation of the wall is critical" best represents an accurate summary of the passage.
The correct answer is: "The Great Wall of China, begun almost 2300 years ago, has been important in Chinese history for centuries, and preservation of the wall is critical."
To arrive at this answer, you need to read and understand the entire passage. The passage provides information about the construction, size, historical significance, and preservation of the Great Wall of China. By combining these details, we can conclude that the statement about the historical significance and preservation of the wall is the most accurate summary of the passage.