Logical Reasoning

PT118 · S3 · Q16 Numerous paintings and engravings representing

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Numerous paintings and engravings representing warfare can be found in remains of all civilizations going back to and including the Neolithic period, when agriculture was first developed.

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

16.

Which one of the following is an assumption required by the argument?

  1. Paintings and engravings were the

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. Warfare in the Neolithic period

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. Correct

    There was no warfare prior

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

    Skill tested: Necessary Assumption · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    85% picked this

  4. Warfare is the inevitable result

    Trap

    2% picked this

  5. Paintings and engravings of agricultural

    Trap

    8% picked this

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