What does "they" most likely refer to?

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Geetha Shan
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A group of investigative journalists
A secret society of historians
A team of archaeologists
A pair of fugitives
2.
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"She had read the inscriptions before, but now they seemed to tell a different story."
📜 Passage: "During her research in Athens, Eleanor had meticulously studied the texts on the temple walls. However, after comparing them to newly unearthed tablets, she realized something unsettling—certain phrases had been deliberately altered. What she once believed to be a simple tribute to the gods now hinted at a hidden exile of a forgotten ruler."
Who does "she" refer to, considering an academic setting?
A linguistics professor
A graduate student in classical studies
A journalist covering a historical site
A collector of rare artifacts
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"He placed the final piece of evidence on the table, his argument now undeniable."
📜 Passage: "For years, Dr. Vincent had defended his controversial theory—that the collapse of the ancient civilization was not due to war, but rather an environmental catastrophe. His peers had dismissed it as speculation, until today. With trembling hands, he unrolled a parchment from the archives, detailing an account of prolonged droughts and failing crops. The final piece of evidence was undeniable."
What does "he" most likely refer to?
A historian presenting a groundbreaking thesis
A forensic investigator in a legal trial
A scientist concluding a controversial study
A political analyst proving election fraud
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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"It was not just an ancient myth; it was a carefully constructed warning."
📜 Passage: "The legend spoke of a city swallowed by the sea, a tale dismissed as mere folklore. Yet, recent excavations revealed something chilling—a series of stone tablets describing the gradual rise of water levels, the desperate attempts to build barriers, and a final plea for future generations to heed the signs. The 'myth' was, in fact, a warning ignored."
What does "it" refer to?
A prophecy hidden in an old manuscript
A lost historical document
A metaphor in classical literature
A misunderstood religious text
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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"They believed their actions were justified, but history would judge them differently."
📜 Passage: > "At the time, the council believed their decision to suppress the discovery was necessary to maintain order. The scrolls contained information that could destabilize the ruling elite and challenge long-held beliefs. But centuries later, scholars uncovered the hidden records, exposing the deception. The very individuals who once saw themselves as protectors were now viewed as manipulators of truth."
Who does "they" most likely refer to?
Political revolutionaries
Corporate whistleblowers
Historical figures who made controversial decisions
Scientists altering ethical research boundaries
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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"It was never meant to be found, yet here it was."
📜 Passage: > "The parchment had been sealed behind layers of marble, hidden from sight for centuries. It bore no royal decree or divine scripture, but something far more dangerous—the names of those erased from history. It was not meant to be found, yet here it was, waiting for justice."
What does "it" most likely symbolize in a historical context?
A concealed manuscript challenging historical narratives
A hidden vault of wealth and power
A biological discovery that changes human history
A map to an uncharted civilization
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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"He had spent decades proving his theory, but one artifact changed everything."
📜 Passage: > "Dr. Ahmed’s research on the ancient trade networks had been well-respected, but largely theoretical. That was until an excavation uncovered an artifact—a coin with markings from two civilizations thought to have never interacted. With a single discovery, years of scholarly consensus unraveled."
What does "one artifact" imply in academic research?
A relic rewriting established history
A fake artifact discrediting years of research
A cultural artifact sparking political conflict
A museum piece stolen from its rightful owners
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