Historians investigating the site of an ancient battle and the subsequent fall of a kingdom are examining two distinct layers of soil in a large hill. The upper layer contains artifacts of type 5, which are dated to a time after the kingdom's fall, while the lower layer shows no such artifacts.

Which of the following hypotheses is best supported by the evidence above?

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The lower layer is likely to contain remnants of the kingdom that fell.

The artifacts of type 5 may have been brought in from another region.

The upper layer does not correspond to the time of the kingdom's fall.

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The battle occurred long before the kingdom's eventual collapse.

The legend may mix events from different eras.

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To determine which hypothesis is best supported by the evidence, we analyze the information provided. The upper layer contains artifacts of type 5, which are dated to a time after the kingdom's fall, indicating that this layer does not represent the time of the kingdom's collapse. Therefore, option (C) 'The upper layer does…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can draw a conclusion that must follow from the stated facts.

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Choosing an option that could be true or is likely true — inference answers must be guaranteed by the passage.