PT1.S4.Q7 - Is there a way where someone can explain How I got this wrong through the 7sage?

aprilcourbe44

The conclusion reached above depends on which one
of the following assumptions?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
The pre-Columbian inhabitants of Mexico
played games on all ceremonial occasions.
The making of rubber balls was one of the
earliest uses of rubber by the inhabitants of
Mexico.
The ceremonial game referred to was popular
throughout Mexico.
The game had been played since its inception
with a rubber ball.
The dating of the first use of rubber in Mexico
was due to Cortez.

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CoffeeLsatRepeat

Its a SA questions so youd want to approach this question by finding an A.C that would ensure the conclusion must be true.

By concluding the game must have originated sometime between approximately A.D. 1000 and Cortez’ arrival, the author is only assuming this because they had rubber balls since 1000 AD ... but what if they played the game with something other than a rubber ball? if that were the case than we dont know if game started between 1000-1519 AD, the game could have started way before that with a rock for all we know. thus (D) is the correct assumption to ensure the conclusion must be true. Hope that helps.