“Less than a generation back the origin of Greek civilization, and with it the sources of all great culture that has ever been, were wrapped in an impenetrable mist. . . . One man had faith, accompanied by works, and in Dr. Schliemann the science of classical antiquity found its Columbus. Armed with the spade, he brought to light from beneath the mounds of the ages a real Troy; at Tiryns and Mycenae he laid bare the palace and the tombs and treasures of Homeric Kings. A new world opened to investigation, and the discoveries of its first explorer were followed up successfully by Dr. Tsountas and others on Greek soil. The eyes of observers were opened, and the traces of this prehistoric civilization began to make their appearance far beyond the limits of Greece itself.”
—Sir Arthur Evans, archaeologist,
as quoted in The Discoverers

What discoverer is Dr. Schliemann compared to?
a.
Homer
c.
King Priam
b.
Columbus
d.
Magellan

According to the story, Dr. Heinrich Schliemann, who was an amateur German archaeologist, dedicated his life to the excavation of nine levels of archaeological remains.

The excavations were based on his obsession with the stories of Homer and ancient Mediterranean civilizations, and he utilized crude methods in the excavations.

The story did not compare Dr. Schliemann to Homer, King Priam, or Magellan but to Columbus.

Thus, the discoverer that Dr. Schliemann is compared to is b. Columbus.

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