Question

metal armor has
a. largely influenced the power possessed by nations.
b. provided a form of currency for warring nations.
c. been created in the past using only two metalworking processes: cutting and welding.
d. served as a form of defense and a spiritual connection to the gods.
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option a: Metal armor alone does not "largely influence" a nation's power. A nation's power is a complex combination of many factors like economy, military strategy, population, etc.
• Option b: Metal armor was not used as a form of currency. Currency is usually something like coins, paper money, or in some historical cases, precious metals in a standardized form (like gold coins), not armor.
• Option c: Metal - working processes for armor in the past included more than just cutting and welding. For example, forging (shaping metal by hammering) was also a common process.
• Option d: Historically, armor was used as a form of defense in battles. Also, in some cultures, armor might have had spiritual significance (e.g., Vikings believed their armor might have some connection to the gods, or in some ancient civilizations, armor might be blessed, giving a spiritual connotation).

Answer:

D. served as a form of defense and a spiritual connection to the gods.