The term __________, coming from the Greek word for "hermit" and "exercise," originally applied to athletes and soldiers

What will be an ideal response?


asceticism

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A. a perfect fourth B. an augmented third C. a minor sixth D. a diminished fifth E. a diminished fourth

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Puccini's La bohème and Verdi's La traviata are operas that

a. medicalize death. b. beautify death. c. deny death. d. address death with humor.

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The meeting held from 1884 to 1885, which resulted in the division of the African continent among Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, was called the __________

A. Division of Powers Colloquium B. African War Act C. Conference of Berlin D. Bismarck Session E. Benin Expedition

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Marble sculptures from what ancient Greek structure were removed and sent to England in the hopes of preservation?

A. Colosseum B. Pantheon C. Parthenon D. Nanna Ziggurat

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