Question

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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 mentions that historians initially thought the Nebra Sky Disk was from the Iron Age. But after analysis, it was concluded to be from the Bronze Age. This means the Iron Age dating was shown to be wrong. "Disproved" means to show that something is false. "Confirmed" would mean supporting the Iron Age dating (which is not the case). "Seized" means to take by force (not relevant here). "Predicted" means to say something will happen in the future (not relevant as the dating is about the past).

Answer:

C. disproved