Question

An archeologist discovers an official-looking seal during an archeological dig. The seal is cylindrical in shape and is much like what a king would use when signing letters. Not long after, the archeologist finds a clay tablet covered in cuneiform script. The archeologist translates the words on the tablet. He discovers that it states a set of laws and rules that the citizens of the civilization must have had to follow.

Based on the passage, what conclusion can be drawn about the civilization?

A.
All ancient civilizations were ruled by kings, and they set the law and rules of the land.
B.
The king of this civilization used pictogram script to write laws and rules on clay tablets.
C.
The civilization didn’t believe in having a single king and was ruled by a group of governors.
D.
The civilization had a functioning government in place that decided the law of the land.

Answer 1

D, The civilization had a functioning government in place that decided the law of the land.

Step-by-step explanation:

Not all civilizations were ruled by kings. The king of this civilization didn't use a pictogram script. It couldn't have been ruled by a group of governors because then, the archeologist wouldn't have found the king's seal for letters.