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Examples of Hoards found in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Hoard nameDate of contentsYear of discoveryDescription
Ardagh Hoard10th century CE1868silver and bronze pieces
Ballinesker Hoard8th century BCE1990gold jewelry
Carrick-on-Suir Hoard17th century CE2013gold coins
Deposits of valuable objects, called hoards, have been unearthed in many different parts of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Technological advancements in the twenty-first century have made it easier to locate hoards, but plenty of hoards were found earlier. For example, __________
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?
A
the Ardagh Hoard, Ballinesker Hoard, and Carrick-on-Suir Hoard have all been found since 1868.
B
the Ballinesker Hoard was found in 1868.
C
the Ballinesker Hoard and Carrick-on-Suir Hoard were both discovered in the 1900s.
D
the Ardagh Hoard and Ballinesker Hoard were both found before 2000.