The Minoan civilization flourished on the island of Crete around 2000 B.C. The discovery on Crete of
large numbers of bronze implements and the furnaces used in their manufacture shows that the
Minoans had a thriving bronze industry. Moreover, many bronze artifacts from this period that are
similar in style to those produce on Crete have been found in Southern Greece. Hence it is probable
that, besides making bronzeware for domestic use. The Minoans exported bronzeware to Southern
Greece.
16. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument given?
A. Copper and thin, the main ingredients of bronze, were present in Southern Greece.
B. No furnaces dating from the Minoan era and suitable for the manufacture of bronze implements have been found in southern Greece.
C. The Minoans exported a great deal of pottery, which was highly valued by other ancient civilizations.
D. The fuel needed for Minoan bronzeware furnaces was highly valued by other ancient civilizations.
E. Some of the pieces of bronzeware found on Crete were non-Minoan in origin.
질문이여!
besides making bronzeware for domestic use. The Minoans exported bronzeware to Southern Greece. 이게 핵심인 것 같은데, 답이 왜 B인가요???
Southern Greece에서 furnaces dating from Minoan era 와 bronze implements가 발견되어야 하는 것 아닌가요??