Why Were Explorers Fascinated by Artifacts from the New World

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why were explorers fascinated by artifacts from the New World?

• A) The Europeans wanted to "Christianize" indigenous cultures and artifacts would help them communicate with those cultures.
• B) Treasure hunters were encouraged by stories they heard of a mythical city of gold called El Dorado.
• C) Archeology was a new field, and those studying it were interested in excavating El Dorado, which was rumored to be like the hanging gardens of Babylon.
• D) The artifacts were clues to advanced medicinal practices, promising cures for fatal illnesses.

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