Question

choose the number of the sentence that expresses the main idea in each selection. then click on \go.\ 1. (1) some written and archaeological evidence indicates that the women warriors called amazons actually existed. (2) in his writings, the roman historian herodotus referred to fierce women warriors who swept down from the northeast and attacked mediterranean settlements. (3) in 1997, on the border of russia and kazakhstan, archaeologists discovered more than 150 burial mounds containing the skeletons of women who were buried with swords, arrowheads, and other weapons. (4) one skeleton showed a deadly weapon - inflicted wound. (5) several skeletons were bow - legged, suggesting a life on horseback. answer (choose one) go

Explanation:

To determine the main idea, we analyze each sentence: Sentence (1) presents the claim that Amazons (women warriors) existed, supported by evidence. Sentences (2)–(5) provide specific evidence (Herodotus' writings, archaeological discoveries) to back this claim. So sentence (1) expresses the main idea.

Answer:

1. (1) Some written and archaeological evidence indicates that the women warriors called Amazons actually existed.