Why did Sir Arthur Evans refer to the early civilization of Crete as Minoan?
a) Because he believed the civilization was founded by King Minos, a legendary figure in Greek mythology.
b) Because the artifacts found on the island bore inscriptions referring to a ruler named Minos.
c) Because the civilization's center was at the palace of Knossos, associated with the myth of the Minotaur.
d) Because Evans identified the civilization with the mythical land of Minos mentioned in ancient texts.