Heinrich Schliemann, who discovered the cities of Troy and Mycenae, was a self-taught archaeologist and is regarded as one of the most important figures in the field of ancient archaeology. In an interview with a documentary producer, a historian claims that Schliemann’s discovery has had an undeniable economic impact—the countries where the excavations took place have experienced a surge in commercial and financial activity.Choice C is the best answer. The historian claims that the countries where Schliemann's excavations took place experienced a surge in commercial and financial activity. If an overwhelming number of tourists boosted local business revenues in the region, then that would support the historian's claim.
Choice A: The methods Schliemann used for excavation are not discussed in the text.
Choice B: The historian's claim is about Schliemann's economic impact after his discovery, not what the discovery revealed.
Choice D: The historian's claim makes no reference to Schliemann's previous career or how his excavations were financed.
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Identify what the economic impact involved (“... a surge in commercial and financial activity.”). Then, choose the finding that best illustrates it.