Question

some historians believed that the nebra sky disk, discovered in germany in 1999, was an artifact from the iron age. however, a team of archaeologists and chemists analyzed the disks materials and ______ the iron age dating: from their findings, they were able to conclude definitively that the disk was created around 1600 bce, during the bronze age.
which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
choose 1 answer
a confirmed
b seized
c disproved
d predicted

Explanation:

The text starts by stating that some historians thought the Nebra Sky Disk was from the Iron Age. But then it says the archaeologists and chemists analyzed the disk's materials and came to a conclusion that it was from the Bronze Age (1600 BCE). The word "However" indicates a contrast. So the word in the blank should show that the Iron Age dating was shown to be wrong. "Disproved" means to show that something is false or incorrect, which fits this context. "Confirmed" would mean supporting the Iron Age dating (contrary to the text's conclusion). "Seized" means to take hold of forcefully and does not make sense here. "Predicted" means to say something will happen in advance, which is not relevant as the disk's age is being determined based on analysis, not prediction.

Answer:

C. disproved