Question

which example from the text develops the idea that it remains a mystery as to how the egyptians moved and stacked the stones they used to build the pyramids?

• \perhaps they used systems of ramps, ropes, and plain, old - fashioned elbow grease...\
• \a team from the french institute for oriental archaeology discovered a unique ramp system...\
• \the great pyramid weighed approximately 5,750,000 tons. a draft horse can pull four tons on its own...\
• \but the ancient egyptians didnt use horses, and they certainly didnt have pickup trucks.\

Explanation:

To determine which example shows the mystery of how Egyptians moved pyramid stones, we analyze each option:

• The first option ("Perhaps they used systems of ramps, ropes, and plain, old - fashioned elbow grease...") uses "perhaps", indicating it's a speculative idea about the unknown method, fitting the mystery theme.
• The second option about a French team discovering a ramp system presents a discovery, not a mystery.
• The third option compares pyramid weight to a draft horse's pull, focusing on weight - related challenges, not the mystery of the method.
• The fourth option states what Egyptians didn't use, not the mystery of how they did it.

Answer:

A. "Perhaps they used systems of ramps, ropes, and plain, old - fashioned elbow grease..."