I’m pretty sure it’s b but i need to read the story
I believe the correct answer is practices.
The entire paragraph is describing a practice which is quite common for this culture group. The practice is that of a competition where the emperor is present. There are no particular attitudes, values, or goals presented in the excerpt.
The camels came to the Southwest due to the persistance of Major George H Crossman, an experienced explorer of the West.
What letter are you referring to? attach the whole question.
D In the 4th paragraph there is statements that back up this answer