nishith17 wrote:
Excavations on the now uninhabited isle of Kelton reveal a scene typical of towns decimated by volcanic ash. Archaeologists have hypothesized that the destruction was due to volcanic activity known to have occurred in the vicinity of the island in 160 B. C.
Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the archarologist' hypothesis?
The question asks to find an answer that most strongly supports the archarologist' hypothesis so our attempt must be to prove that the conclusion of the sentence is correct/ state some additional premises in support of the conclusion.(A)
No coins minted after 160 B.C. were found in Kelton , but
coins minted before that year were found in abundance.
Supports the conclusion that no human activity was noticed in the island after 160 B.C.
(B) Pieces of gold and pearl jewelery that are often found in graves
dating from years preceding and following 160 B.C. were also found in several graves on the island.
If jewelry was found in the region following 160 B.C. suggests human being were there in the island after 16 BC and the volcano had no effect.
(C) Most modern histories of the region mention that
several major volcanoe erruptions occurred near the island in 160 B.C.Volcano eruption near the island may not have any direct impact on the island.
(D) Several
small jugs carved in styles poplular in the region in the certury between 200 B.C. and 100 B.C. were found in Kelton.
200 - 100 BC can include - 200 BC to 160 BC & 200 BC to 100 BC.
In absence of specific data we would not be in a position to comment.
(E) Drawings of the styles that was definitely
used in the region after 160 B.C. were found in Kelton.
Nothing can be specifically said about this option.
Hence IMHO (A) _________________