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The historical document was written in a language that no living person could speak, but it used symbols similar to ancient Egyptian. What can historians infer?
AThe document is fake.
BThe culture that wrote it might be related to or influenced by ancient Egypt.
CThe document was written by aliens.
DEgyptian is the only language in history.
✓ Correct Answer: B — The culture that wrote it might be related to or influenced by ancient Egypt.
Similarities in writing systems often suggest cultural contact, trade, or a shared linguistic ancestry.
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