原题

Excavation of the ancient city of Kourion on the island of Cyprus revealed a pattern of debris and collapsed buildings typical of towns devastated byearthquakes. Archaeologists have hypothesized that the destruction was due to a major earthquake known to have occurred near the island in A.D. 365. Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the archaeologists' hypothesis?

A

Bronze ceremonial drinking vessels that are often found in graves dating from years preceding and following A.D. 365 were also found in several graves near Kourion.

B

No coins minted after A.D. 365 were found in Kourion, but coins minted before that year were found in abundance.

C

Most modem histories of Cyprus mention that an earthquake occurred near the island in A.D. 365.

D

Several small statues carved in styles current in Cyprus in the century between A.D. 300 and A.D. 400 were found in Kourion.

E

Stone inscriptions in a form of the Greek alphabet that was definitely used in Cyprus after A.D. 365 were found in Kourion.