Directions: Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu. Which sentence should be added to the end of the first paragraph to support the ideas in that paragraph? The Great Sphinx For centuries, humans have built magnificent and beautiful structures. Machu Picchu in Peru and the Taj Mahal in India are testimonies to this fact The Great Sphinx in Egypt is another example of glorious human architectural and artistic activity. Archaeologists believe that the monument dates back to around 2500 BC. This unique structure has the head of a human and the body of a lion. The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the largest statues in the world. The construction of the Great Sphinx took place during the reign of King Khafre. The head of the statue is said to resemble the king. The body resembles a lion to symbolize the king's strength. The notable feature of this statue's design is that the sculptors carved nearly the entire structure out of a single rock. Only the paws and legs were made separately from stone blocks similar to the ones used in the pyramids. The Great Sphinx is the oldest known monumental sculpture today. Though it is not counted as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, no person can deny that this sculpture is awe-inspiring.

A. Egyptologists believe that the sphinx was built prior to King Khafre's rule.

B. It rises about 65 ft in the air, and it is 20 ft wide and 20 ft long.

C. The Great Sphinx was known as "Hor-em-akhet" or "Dream Stele."

D. The nose and beard of The Great Sphinx are missing from the statue.​

CORRECT ANSWER: B