Question

The mystery discussed in lines 10-13 is most analogous to that encountered in which of the following situations?

• A. Being unable to locate the source of materials used to construct an ancient palace
• B. Being unable to reconcile archaeological evidence with mythical descriptions of an ancient city
• C. Being unable to explain how ancient peoples constructed imposing monuments using only primitive technology
• D. Being unable to understand the religious function of a chamber found inside an ancient temple
• E. Being unable to discover any trace of a civilization repeatedly mentioned by ancient authors

Answer 1

The correct option is D Being unable to understand the religious function of a chamber found inside an ancient temple

The mystery that surrounds Machu Picchu is regarding questions like what was the purpose behind such an 'imposing architecture' and who had lived there in such isolation. In this context, this 'mystery' mentioned in the passage is most comparable to option D: what is the purpose of that chamber found in an ancient temple; who was it meant for.