Correct option is A
The word "Idols" is the correctly spelled term suitable for the given sentence.
• In this context, an idol refers to a physical representation or statue, often used in a religious context, like a temple.
• The sentence indicates that the subjects observed these representations of gods, which are commonly referred to as idols.
• The other options are either misspelled or contextually inappropriate:
• "Idoles" is a misspelling, "Ideals" refers to principles or standards of perfection, which doesn't fit the context, and "Idles" relates to a state of inactivity.
• Therefore, the correct option is (a) "Idols."