A novel feature of Montaigne's work was
B) a great legal codification.
C) the essay form, in which he analyzed a great variety of subjects.
D) the fact that he had time to produce it, since he was a hard-working peasant.
E) that he shied away from personal reflection and relied solely on documented facts.
Ans: C
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Which of these best characterizes the Meiji restoration?
A) The Japanese emperor became a figurehead. B) The daimyo and shoguns shared rule in Japan. C) The Japanese emperor was restored as head of state. D) The Japanese emperor resumed actual rule.
All of the following is true of indentured laborers EXCEPT:
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