{"id":"opensat:a8b4a5961ba8ac56f93e900e2dc2b022","source_id":"opensat","source_item_id":"a8b4a5961ba8ac56f93e900e2dc2b022","external_id":"8f785a98","ibn":null,"question_id":"8f785a98","program":"SAT","module":"english","domain_code":"SEC","domain":"Standard English Conventions","skill_code":null,"skill":null,"difficulty":"M","score_band":null,"answer_type":"mcq","answer_source":"key","layout_warning":null,"form_id":null,"module_number":null,"position":null,"stem":"The main idea of the passage is that","stimulus":"The Great Wall of China is one of the most impressive feats of engineering in human history. Its construction began during the Qin Dynasty in the 3rd century BCE, and over the centuries, various dynasties have expanded and repaired it. Today, the Great Wall is a popular tourist destination, visited by millions of people each year. The Wall’s long history is evident not only in its physical structure but also in its many stories and legends. For example, it is said that the Wall was built to prevent invaders from the north. However, historical records show that the Wall was just as often used to protect the Chinese people from nomadic tribes from the west. Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the passage?","stimulus_html":"<p>The Great Wall of China is one of the most impressive feats of engineering in human history. Its construction began during the Qin Dynasty in the 3rd century BCE, and over the centuries, various dynasties have expanded and repaired it. Today, the Great Wall is a popular tourist destination, visited by millions of people each year. The Wall’s long history is evident not only in its physical structure but also in its many stories and legends. For example, it is said that the Wall was built to prevent invaders from the north. However, historical records show that the Wall was just as often used to protect the Chinese people from nomadic tribes from the west. Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the passage?</p>","stem_html":"<p>The main idea of the passage is that</p>","rationale_html":"<p>The passage focuses on the Great Wall of China’s long history, discussing its construction, expansion, and various uses. It highlights the Wall’s significance as a cultural symbol and its association with various stories and legends.</p>","correct_answer":["C"],"has_media":false,"has_mathml":false,"has_table":false,"source_created_at":null,"source_updated_at":null,"options":[{"label":"A","content_html":"<p>the Great Wall of China is a popular tourist destination.</p>","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"<p>the Great Wall of China was built for multiple purposes.</p>","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"<p>the Great Wall of China has a long and complex history.</p>","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"<p>the Great Wall of China is a symbol of Chinese strength and resilience.</p>","ord":3}],"attribution":{"source_id":"opensat","source_name":"OpenSAT community question bank","rights_holder":"OpenSAT contributors","canonical_url":"https://github.com/Anas099X/OpenSAT","retrieved_from":"https://pinesat.duckdns.org/api/questions","attribution":"Reading and Writing practice questions from the OpenSAT community question bank, whose licence permits free use of the database.","disclaimer":"OpenSAT items are community-written or AI-generated practice material, not official College Board questions; quality varies.","license":"OpenSAT LICENSE.md: the database may be used freely, including commercially, without restriction. Code is separately restricted.","redistributable":true,"item_count":1406}}