CIVILIZATION
MINOAN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Who is Arthur Evans?
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Historian of Minoan civilization
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Archaeologist who found Knossos Palace
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Convinced that he had discovered evidence of an important early civilisation, Evans was able to purchase land, and excavated at the site of Knossos from 1900 to 1932. He uncovered a great palace complex, and brought the Minoan culture back into the light.
Detailed explanation-2: -Evans was drawn to the island of Crete initially because of his interest in ancient coins and seal stones. He began his excavations at Knossos in 1899 when he took over the site which was previously being excavated by Minos Kalikairinos.
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