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Read the passage: The Great Wall of China was built to protect the Chinese empire from invasions. It is one of the most impressive architectural feats in history. It stretches over thousands of miles. Question: What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?
ATo promote tourism
BTo protect the empire from invasions
CTo act as a trade route
DTo divide the country into two
✓ Correct Answer: B — To protect the empire from invasions
The passage states it was built to protect the empire from invasions.
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