Buried after an earthquake in 373 BCE, the Charioteer was spared the fate of most ancient _________sculptures, which were melted down so the material could be used for other purposes.
A) silver
B) copper
C) bronze
D) gold

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Ancient sculptures were commonly made of bronze, as it was a durable and relatively inexpensive material. However, after the decline of ancient civilizations, many bronze sculptures were melted down and reused due to the high value of the metal. Therefore, it is likely that the Charioteer was made of bronze and spared from being melted down due to being buried after the earthquake.

Buried After an Earthquake in 373 BCE, the Charioteer Was