Answer: Note: General assertions containing no specific information
beyond what is provided in the introductory statement should
not be credited as “specific historical examples
Explanation: Example (acceptable):
• “Europeans’ attempts to reach Asia by sailing west
resulted in Europeans’ encountering the Americas.”
(Counts toward earning the point because there is a
specific historical example relevant to the prompt)
Example (unacceptable):
• “The Columbian Exchange was a direct outcome of the
European oceanic voyages.” (Does not count toward
earning the point because there is no specific information
beyond what is provided in the introductory statement)
Answer: Italy
Explanation: The Renaissance was a cultural movement that initially began in Florence, Italy, but later spread throughout Europe. It started around 1350 and ended around 1600. During the Renaissance (a word that means "rebirth"), people experienced changes in art, learning, and many other things.
