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In 1974, farmers digging a well near Xi’an in China made a surprising discovery. They found thousands of clay statues buried underground. These statues are part of the Terracotta Army, which was created to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife. The figures, including soldiers, horses, and chariots, date back to around 210 BCE and are all unique, showing the skill and detail of ancient Chinese craftsmen. The discovery was a major event in archaeology because it revealed a vast burial complex that had been hidden for over two thousand years. The Terracotta Army has provided historians with valuable understandings into ancient Chinese military organization and artistry. Today, the site is one of the most important and well-known archaeological finds, attracting visitors from around the world and helping us understand more about China’s ancient past.

 

1974年，中國西安附近的農民在打井時有了驚人的發現。他們發現了數千個埋在地下的黏土雕像。這些雕像是兵馬俑的一部分，是為了在來世保護秦始皇而建造的。這些人物，包括士兵、馬匹和戰車，可以追溯到公元前210年左右，都是獨一無二的，展示了中國古代工匠的技能和細節。這項發現是考古學上的一件大事，因為它揭示了一個隱藏了兩千多年的巨大墓葬群。兵馬俑為歷史學家提供了對中國古代軍事組織和藝術的寶貴理解。如今，該遺址已成為最重要、最著名的考古發現之一，吸引來自世界各地的遊客，幫助我們更多地了解中國的古代歷史。

 

Which of the following is true about Terracotta Army?　下列關於兵馬俑的敘述哪一項是正確的？
(A) It was first found on the land surface.　它首先是在陸地表面發現的。
(B) It was created by nature processes.　它是由自然過程創造的。
(C) It was made for artistic purposes.　它是出於藝術目的而製作的。
(D) It was made to serve Emperor Qin Shi Huang.　它是為侍奉秦始皇而製作的。