The Success of the Philosophes Was the Result of All

question 84

Multiple Choice

The success of the philosophes was the result of all of the above

• A) the growing literacy of urban men and women.
• B) a new prosperity that made books affordable.
• C) an atmosphere of sociability where new ideas were discussed.
• D) the resentment of the reading population against traditional privileges.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Organic Groups

Chemical groups containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, part of organic molecules.

Carbohydrate

A large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues, including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They are a major source of energy for the body.

Chemical Reaction

A process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

Activation Energy

The minimum amount of energy that is required to initiate a chemical reaction, determining the reaction rate.