Question

multiple-choice question
how does the expedition’s strong weapons differ from their claim of wanting peace?
they were completely pacifist.
they had no weapons at all.
they used weapons constantly in conflict.
they carried extensive weapons but primarily used them for hunting and exploration

Explanation:

The correct option identifies the contradiction: the expedition had strong weapons but primarily used them for non-conflict purposes (hunting and diplomacy) while claiming to want peace, which resolves the apparent conflict between their weapons and peace claim.

Answer:

They carried extensive weapons but primarily used them for hunting and diplomacy.