Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which of the following inferences is best supported by the excerpt?
a. hatshepsut’s rise to power was incredibly unprecedented for the time, so much so that some aspects of her rule remain a mystery.

b. hatshepsut, like many rulers, was a pharaoh first and her maternal duties came second.

c. the use of harems often caused problems in the royal lineage and succession in ancient egypt.

d. hatshepsut wished she lived a normal life.

best:

Explanation:

To determine the best - supported inference, we analyze each option:

• Option A: If Hatshepsut's rise to power was unprecedented, it would make sense that aspects of her rule remain a mystery as there were no prior similar cases to draw from for clear understanding. This inference is logically supported.
• Option B: The option states she was a pharaoh first and maternal duties second, but there is no information in the excerpt (or general knowledge about Hatshepsut in this context) to support this prioritization.
• Option C: There is no mention of harems or problems in the royal lineage related to harems in the excerpt, so this inference is not supported.
• Option D: There is no indication in the excerpt that Hatshepsut wished for a normal life, so this is not supported.

Answer:

A. Hatshepsut’s rise to power was incredibly unprecedented for the time, so much so that some aspects of her rule remain a mystery.