Question

Which idea in Passage 2 does the author support in Passage 1?
A. Physical strength was the most important asset in ancient Greece.
B. Men and women had very different roles in ancient Greek society.
C. Cultural diversity was the main focus of ancient Greek city-states.
D. Ancient Greek city-states developed some of the world’s best soldiers.

Answer 1

I don’t have Passage 1 or Passage 2 here. Can you paste the passages (or at least the relevant parts)? I’ll then pick the correct choice and show the exact lines that support it.

If you prefer to decide on your own, here’s how to do it:
- Read the four answer statements from Passage 2 and underline their key claim.
- Scan Passage 1 for statements that clearly match any of those claims (not just a related detail). Look for explicit support or examples.
- Eliminate choices not mentioned in Passage 1.

Quick notes on the choices that often appear in passages about ancient Greece:
- A (physical strength most important): would be supported only if Passage 1 says physical might was valued above all else.
- B (men and women had very different roles): look for descriptions of separate duties, restrictions, or expectations for males vs females.
- C (cultural diversity was the main focus): look for statements about welcoming many cultures or prioritizing diversity—this is unlikely for most city-state descriptions.
- D (city-states developed some of the world’s best soldiers): would be supported by descriptions of rigorous military training (e.g., Sparta) and military reputation.

Paste the text and I’ll identify the best answer and cite the supporting lines.