Technicians in the Egyptian city of Alexandria produced ingenious gadgets ranging from pumps to astronomical instruments.What is the most likely reason that they rarely applied their inventions to practical situations?
A) A large numbers of slaves made labor-saving devices unnecessary.
B) Egyptian society was too poor to finance manufacturing projects.
C) The aristocracy wanted to keep these gadgets for its exclusive use.
D) Practical technology was believed likely to incite worker revolts.
E) Pure knowledge was considered the highest form of achievement.
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