Question

how does the item shown in this image connect to the text? a the sundial was a symbol of the emperors long life and continued health. b sundials were believed to give the emperor power to control the rain and the sea. c the sundial showed that the emperor knew the workings of the sun and moon. d sundials were used to measure the amount of space needed to build new buildings.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Sundials are time - measuring devices, and there's no typical association with an emperor's long life/health. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Sundials have no relation to controlling rain or sea. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Sundials work based on the sun's position (and lunar - related time - keeping concepts too). An emperor having a sundial could symbolize knowledge of sun - moon workings. This is plausible.
• Option D: Sundials measure time, not space for building. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. The sundial showed that the emperor knew the workings of the sun and moon.