A test-taker is responding to the prompt: "Claim: The most effective way to understand a society is to examine its scientific and technological innovations." The test-taker decides to argue against the claim by using only the example of ancient Rome, focusing entirely on its legal and political systems. What is the primary weakness of this approach?
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A
The example of ancient Rome is irrelevant to the prompt.
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B
A single, narrowly-focused example is insufficient to address the complexity of the claim.
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C
The essay should agree with the claim, as scientific progress is always the most important factor.
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D
Historical examples are less persuasive than examples from current events.