Digital SAT Reading and Writing Test 5 Question 10

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.

Which finding, if true, would most directly support the historian’s claim?

His excavation method has been a subject of debate among scholars, as he sometimes used explosives to quickly clear away earth materials at the sites.
The excavation sites contained a significant amount of information about the culture and history of the Bronze Age civilizations in the region.
Since the discovery, an overwhelming number of tourists have visited the sites, boosting local business revenues in the region.
Before his archaeological career, Schliemann had made a successful living as a businessman, which allowed him to finance the excavations with his personal wealth.

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