In Aristotle's world view, what was the quintessence?
A) the mysterious fifth element that lay in the region above the moon
B) the special power that planets like Venus had over humans
C) the divine force that kept celestial bodies in motion
D) the individual purpose that directed objects to move in certain ways
E) the workings of unmerited divine grace in the physical world
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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