Question

A piece of Japanese armor was once used to protect the heads of soldiers. This work has since been replaced by twenty-first century fighting gear, but the original armor is on display in a museum. This change over time is an example of
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Responses

a once-functional piece of equipment has now become a decorative item.
a once-functional piece of equipment has now become a decorative item.

an artifact that holds physical evidence of the past.
an artifact that holds physical evidence of the past.

amazing technological advances in Japanese armor.
amazing technological advances in Japanese armor.

deterioration of an ancient artifact.

Answer 1

a once-functional piece of equipment has now become a decorative item.

Explanation: the helmet went from being used in battle to being displayed in a museum, so its role changed from functional protection to a decorative/educational object.