Realism in the arts

A. preferred the exotic to the ordinary.
B. preferred poetry rather than prose.
C. never involved itself in social issues.
D. was the sole domain of the French.
E. was typified by the work of Courbet and Flaubert.


Answer: E

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a) Egypt’s position on the border of Asia and Africa, along with its historic prosperity, made it a desirable target for new and powerful states. b) The cultural traditions of North Africa left Egypt weak and vulnerable. c) The rise of Islam provided the energy that led to the first conquest of Egypt since its founding. d) The weakness of the Egyptian army left it an easy target for outsiders.

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Why was Italy looked at as a "junior" partner in the Triple Alliance? What did Italy bring to the partnership?

What will be an ideal response?

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The Catholic Counter-Reformation agenda included all of the following EXCEPT

a. The Inquisition b. The Index of prohibited books c. Acceptance of the doctrine of salvation by faith d. The Jesuit Order e. Burning at the stake

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