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Ahmad is studying art history. He finds it interesting that during the years surrounding Europe’s Black Plague, there were few classic works of art produced. Yet, after the plague was over, art exploded to the point that the new period was dubbed the Renaissance. If he were to look at Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which conclusion would Ahmad MOST likely make about the difference between these two periods in history?

A.
Humans must have a creative outlet, no matter what else is going on around them.

B.
Lack of social interaction, such as quarantine, creates an atmosphere of self-actualization.

C.
If people’s health or physical needs are not being met, they have little time to think about creativity.

D.
Creative thinking is more important to their well-being than a person’s health or safety.