Select the option that best fills in the blank and completes the sentence given below.
The baroque style__ in the early 17\textsuperscript{th century in Rome.}
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When referring to past events that evolved over time, simple past tense ("evolved") is often the best choice.
The correct sentence is "The baroque style evolved in the early 17\textsuperscript{th} century in Rome." The use of "evolved" is appropriate as it describes a natural development in the past without the need for auxiliary verbs such as "has" or "was."