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Set 3: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 The Renaissance is typically depicted as a sudden European 'rebirth' of classical learning after the 'Dark Ages'. It is framed as a uniquely European achievement. Text 2 This view ignores the continuity of knowledge preserved in the Islamic Golden Age. Muslim scholars translated and expanded upon Greek texts while Europe was in decline. The Renaissance was not a rebirth ex nihilo, but a re-importation of knowledge from the East.

How does Text 2 correct the historical periodization in Text 1?

A. It challenges the 'sudden rebirth' myth by highlighting the crucial role of Islamic preservation and transmission.✓ Correct
B. It says the Renaissance happened in Asia.
C. It denies that Greek texts were used.
D. It says the Dark Ages were actually bright.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Sudden rebirth/Uniquely European. Text 2: Islamic Golden Age preserved/Re-importation. Correction: Not sudden/Not isolated.

Key Evidence:

• "ignores the continuity"

• "not a rebirth ex nihilo"

• "re-importation"

Why others are wrong: B (Re-importation.), C (Translated/Expanded.), D (Europe in decline.).

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