The sixteenth century ad is made up of the years 1601 ad through 1700 ad
a. true
b. false

The correct answer is B, as the statement is false. The sixtenth century AD isn't made up of the years 1601 AD through 1700 AD.

Explanation:

The 16th century began on the Julian calendar in the year 1501 and ended on the Julian and Gregorian calendar in the year 1600. This century is seen by historians as the period in which Western civilization developed and imposed.

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