Why Did Early Archaeological Artifacts Usually End Up in Natural

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why did early archaeological artifacts usually end up in natural history museums?

• A) At the time, non-Western artifacts were not considered art, nor were the cultures of non-Western peoples considered part of history.
• B) Art and history museums were not separated from natural history museums until the late 19th century.
• C) Archaeological relics were usually provided by treasure-hunters, who did not have the necessary information to identify the pieces accurately.
• D) Natural history museums had the lowest attendance in the 18th century, so they served as the repositories for miscellaneous items.

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