Why Did Early Archaeological Artifacts Usually End Up in Natural

Multiple Choice

Why did early archaeological artifacts usually end up in natural history museums?

A) At the time, non-Western artifacts were not considered art, nor were the cultures of non-Western peoples considered part of history.
B) Art and history museums were not separated from natural history museums until the late 19th century.
C) Archaeological relics were usually provided by treasure-hunters, who did not have the necessary information to identify the pieces accurately.
D) Natural history museums had the lowest attendance in the 18th century, so they served as the repositories for miscellaneous items.