A Striking Feature of the Salons Was That

question 12

Multiple Choice

A striking feature of the salons was that

• A)clerics were banned.
• B)philosophes, nobles, and members of the upper middle class intermingled.
• C)they were often sponsored by the government.
• D)members of the working classes often attended.

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Definitions:

Feudal Domain

Lands during the Middle Ages under the control of a lord or noble, governed based on feudalism where peasants worked the land in exchange for military protection.

English Women

Women from England or of English descent, known for their diverse contributions to society, culture, and history across various periods.

Seventeenth Century

The century from 1601 to 1700, marked by major cultural and scientific advancements, as well as significant religious and political conflicts including the Thirty Years' War.

Indentured Servants

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