Why were new urban department stores called "Palaces of Consumption"?
A) They catered only to the wealthy.
B) They presented a world of luxury and abundance.
C) They charged extravagant entrance fees.
D) They specialized only in foreign luxury goods.
B
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A) wealth B) social mobility C) freedom D) democracy
Francis I made an alliance against the Habsburgs that shocked Europe. With whom did he build this alliance?
A) Süleyman the Magnificent B) Elizabeth I C) Charles of Anjou D) The Kingdom of Naples E) Louis XII
How did Khubilai Khan's actions differ from those of most Mongols?
A) He was a pacifist; they were militaristic. B) He embraced Chinese customs; they rejected them. C) He rejected the idea of expansion; they endorsed it. D) He remained nomadic; they wanted to settle in the lands they conquered.
Which of the following groups was not threatened by the advancement of Italian fascism?
A. Feminists B. Jews C. Socialists D. Trade unionists E. Artists