A museum displays an ancient Aztec calendar. This object holds cultural value because
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we can learn about artistic techniques used to carve stone.
we can learn about artistic techniques used to carve stone.
the calendar clearly shows that Aztecs told time in exactly the same way we do today.
the calendar clearly shows that Aztecs told time in exactly the same way we do today.
the calendar shows the unique way that Aztecs measured the passage of time.
the calendar shows the unique way that Aztecs measured the passage of time.
this calendar was owned by a wealthy Aztec man.
The correct response is: the calendar shows the unique way that Aztecs measured the passage of time.
The correct response is: the calendar shows the unique way that Aztecs measured the passage of time.
The correct answer is: "the calendar shows the unique way that Aztecs measured the passage of time."
To arrive at this answer, we can analyze the options given:
1. "we can learn about artistic techniques used to carve stone." This option suggests that the cultural value of the calendar is in learning about artistic techniques. While this may be true, it does not specifically address the value related to the Aztec culture or the measurement of time.
2. "the calendar clearly shows that Aztecs told time in exactly the same way we do today." This option suggests that the calendar demonstrates that Aztecs measured time in the same way as we do today. However, this is unlikely since the Aztecs had their own unique way of measuring time. The calendar is more likely to highlight those differences.
3. "the calendar shows the unique way that Aztecs measured the passage of time." This option correctly identifies the cultural value of the calendar. The Aztecs had a sophisticated system for measuring time, including the use of a calendar, which was significant to their culture and history.
4. "this calendar was owned by a wealthy Aztec man." This option is unrelated to the cultural value of the calendar. The ownership by a wealthy individual does not provide deeper insights into the Aztec culture or the measurement of time.
Therefore, the most appropriate answer is the one that acknowledges the unique way that the Aztecs measured the passage of time.