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Set 4: Inferences (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Medieval thinkers are often unfairly portrayed as ignorant of classical knowledge. In reality, Arab scholars preserved and expanded on Greek philosophy, mathematics, and medicine during Europe's 'Dark Ages.' When these translations reached Western Europe, they sparked intellectual revivals that laid the groundwork for the Renaissance.

What does the passage correct about common historical understanding?

A. Classical knowledge was entirely lost during the medieval period.
B. The stereotype of medieval ignorance ignores the role of Arab scholarship in preserving knowledge.✓ Correct
C. The Renaissance had no connection to earlier texts.
D. Europe never experienced a 'Dark Ages.'

Detailed Explanation

'Unfairly portrayed as ignorant' + Arab scholars 'preserved and expanded' = correcting that stereotype.

Key Evidence:

• "unfairly portrayed as ignorant"

• "Arab scholars preserved and expanded"

Why others are wrong: A (It wasn't lost—it was preserved by Arabs.), C (Translations 'sparked' the Renaissance.), D ('Dark Ages' is referenced, not denied.).

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