Which of the following is a challenge raised by historian Karen Armstrong to Jaspers's thinking about the Axial Age?
A) The tenets of Axial Age philosophers probably did not apply to women,nonelites,or those living in rural areas.
B) The ideas of the Buddha and Socrates all derive from those of Confucius.
C) The development of these philosophies in different parts of Eurasia demonstrates how isolated these civilizations were.
D) Axial Age philosophers in Asia were reacting to political chaos and warfare,while those in the Mediterranean were reacting to environmental and cultural upheaval.

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Historian Karen Armstrong argues that Jaspers's theory of the Axial Age does not take into account the fact that the ideas and tenets of Axial Age philosophers were likely only accessible to men, elites, and those living in urban areas. This challenge highlights the issue of gender and class inequality in ancient societies and challenges the notion that the Axial Age was a universal phenomenon that impacted all people equally.

Which of the Following Is a Challenge Raised by Historian