Read the excerpt from The Ancient City.
Why does the author specify that the dolls were made of
terracotta, a type of clay? Check all that apply.
to show that the dolls were found by archaeologists
Many toys have been found in excavations.... Many dolls
have been found. These are usually made of terracotta, with
articulated arms and legs. Terracotta dolls of course are
more likely to survive than those made of wood or cloth, and
no doubt these also were common.
D to give information about what the dolls were made of
I to share information about the shape of the dolls
to prove that the dolls were common children's toys
to explain why many of the dolls survived over centuries