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Set 3: Inferences (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The 'Scientific Revolution' label suggests a sharp break from medieval thought. Yet historians have traced how Renaissance and even medieval scholars developed observational and mathematical methods long before Galileo. The 'revolution' may be better understood as accelerated development within a continuous tradition rather than sudden rupture.

What does the passage suggest about periodization in history?

A. Scientific methods emerged suddenly with Galileo.
B. Labels suggesting sharp breaks may obscure underlying continuities across periods.✓ Correct
C. Medieval scholars made no scientific contributions.
D. All historians agree the Scientific Revolution was truly revolutionary.

Detailed Explanation

'Continuous tradition rather than sudden rupture' = labels obscure continuity.

Key Evidence:

• "accelerated development within a continuous tradition rather than sudden rupture"

Why others are wrong: A (Methods developed 'long before Galileo.'), C (Medieval scholars 'developed methods.'), D (The passage reframes the 'revolution.').

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