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.
Answer: b
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