What aspect of English society did Voltaire champion in contrast to French society?

A) parliamentary government
B) autocracy
C) enlightened despotism
D) tripartite government
E) the House of Lords


Answer: A

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During the Abbasid dynasty,

A. Damascus became the Islamic capital. B. Greek writings were regarded as heretical and forbidden. C. the caliphs were more like kings than spiritual leaders. D. Persians began silk-cultivation. E. there was a revival of Zoroastrianism.

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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Neocolonialism

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What made Columbus state that the earth was not round but had the shape of a pear?

a. He believed the ocean tilted upward. b. His compass measurements were incorrect. c. He agreed with the conclusions of Ptolemy. d. He disagreed with the conclusions of Ptolemy. e. He relied on earlier Roman and Greek maps.

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