1) What is the author's purpose in writing this passage? A) to tell a story B) to persuade someone C) to give information D) to describe something

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your answer would be "d" to provide back-round information.

sugar had three primary uses in ancient india. it was used in religious rituals, consumed as a snack, and considered a type of medicine.

i will say by providing an example of nationalism to explain the idea..

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