Complete the sentence about Masirah Island with the correct year: After sailing along it over open water for about ______ stades from the Isles of Zenobios, you come to the Isle of Sarapis, as it is called, about 120 stades offshore.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 2000
A Greek-Roman sailing guide describes Masirah island, then called the Isle of Serapis, saying you come to it after sailing about 2000 stades over open water from the Isles of Zenobios. It lies about 120 stades offshore.
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