Erasmus developed a reputation as __________.
A. an idealist with a strong faith in people
B. a cynic skeptical of humanist reform
C. a dogmatic Catholic opposed to any change in church doctrine
D. someone willing to question the basis of most moral claims
Answer: A
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a. a positive good b. a necessary evil c. an inevitable institution d. a neutral business arrangement e. a sinful enterprise
Who succeeded Peter I on the Russian throne?
A) Dmitri B) Catherine C) Elizabeth I D) Alexis I
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