Which of the following is not true of Venice in the sixteenth century?

A. It was a seaport built on tiny islands separated by canals.
B. It was a part of the Papal states on the northeastern coast of Italy.
C. It became a center of instrumental and vocal music.
D. It was a thriving commercial center for trade between Europe and the near east.


Answer: B

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