According to the Text, the Idea That Masturbation Was a Form

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the idea that masturbation was a form of self-abuse is most characteristic of which period?

• A) the 1960s
• B) the Renaissance
• C) the Industrial Revolution
• D) the Victorian era
• E) the 1980s

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Definitions:

Arid Lands

Regions characterized by a severe lack of available water, to the extent of hindering or preventing the growth and development of plant and animal life.

Subtropics

Geographical zones located directly north and south of the tropics, approximately centered on 30°S and 30°N.

Equator

An imaginary line around the Earth equidistant from the poles, dividing it into northern and southern hemispheres and marking the 0-degree latitude line.

Tropical Rain Forest

A dense, warm, wet forest biome found near the equator, known for its high biodiversity and significant rainfall.