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Which line from the decree on the Rosetta Stone in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone best supports the idea that Ptolemy was a defender of his country?

A. It was resolved by the priests of all the temples in the land to increase greatly the existing honors of King PTOLEMY
B. he provided that cavalry and infantry forces and ships should be sent out against those who invaded Egypt by sea and by land
C. and being benevolently disposed toward the gods, has dedicated to the temples revenues in money and grain
D. and whereas those who were in prison and those who were under accusation for a long time, he has freed of the charges against them

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B. he provided that cavalry and infantry forces and ships should be sent out against those who invaded Egypt by sea and by land

Step-by-step explanation:

Claudius Ptolemy was extremely benevolent towards the gods, who made Egypt wealthy with the profits of the temples in cash and food.

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