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Q98 Single choice

The tendency toward overspecialization in the study of artifacts is unfortunate. Scholars can enhance their understanding of a certain artistic period by studying art from earlier periods that had a significant influence on it. For instance, because of its influence on Spanish artisans, a proper understanding of Arabic porcelain is indispensable for a proper understanding of Spanish porcelain.

Of the following, which one most closely conforms to the principle that the passage as a whole illustrates?

A
To understand completely the major trends in research on aging, one must understand the influences these trends exert on society's view of aging.
B
To understand fully the historical events of this century, a historian must have an understanding of similar events in earlier centuries.
C
To appreciate fully the French language, one must understand the other languages that share its linguistic ancestry.
D
To understand properly any academic discipline, one must have at least a superficial acquaintance with the practices of the wider academic community.
E
To understand completely Aristotle's philosophy, one must be well acquainted with the philosophy of
his intellectual mentor, Plato.

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