Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
according to the passage below (paragraph 2), which of the following best describes why the death rate was so high in hatshepsut’s family?
fatal diseases were common, deadly creatures such as scorpions flourished in the egyptian desert, accidents happened, and a doctor’s
treatment was often more superstitious than scientific.
a. they were an unhealthy family line.
b. if a family member fell ill or had an accident, there was little doctors could do to help them.
c. they were a violent family.
d. poor ruling caused a war to break out and most of hatshepsut’s siblings died.

Explanation:

The passage states that fatal diseases were common, deadly creatures flourished, accidents happened, and medical treatment was more superstitious than scientific. Option B aligns with this as it explains that when a family member fell ill or had an accident, doctors could do little (due to the superstitious rather than scientific treatment and other hazards), leading to a high death rate. Option A has no support about an unhealthy family line. Option C has no mention of a violent family. Option D's war - related cause is not mentioned in the relevant paragraph.

Answer:

B. If a family member fell ill or had an accident, there was little doctors could do to help them.