El Dia de Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is celebrated in Mexico with offerings of flowers, pottery, food, and toys. In the Far East, festivals of the dead include family reunions and ceremonial meals at ancestral tombs. In the United States, the national holiday Memorial Day honors military members who lost their lives serving their country. Many cultures remember those who have died with formal observances and festivals. Which of the following best summarizes the paragraph? A. There are many different cultures in the world. B. El Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico, and Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States. C. In the Far East, festivals of the dead include family reunions and ceremonial meals at ancestral tombs. D. Festivals held in honor of the dead are observed in many places throughout the world

This is the statement that best summarizes the passage. In this text, we learn that festivals and holidays that honor the dead are held in Mexico, in the United States and in the Far East. However, options A, B and C only mention some of these events. On the other hand, option D mentions that many places around the world host such events. By being ambiguous about the details, it succesfully encompasses all the examples mentioned in the passage.