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Which statement best characterizes the ideas of Voltaire?

A
People are naturally reasonable.
B
People are naturally selfish and violent.
C
Governments create unequal societies.
D
Government should be separate from religion.
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What happened as a result of the Treaty of Paris?

A
Spain, the predominant colonial power from 1500 to 1650, was officially forced out of North America.
B
The British won the fight over the fertile Ohio River Valley and gained control of most French lands in North America.
C
The Prussians gained control of Portugal and Eastern Europe by 1800.
D
The British became the dominant colonial power in the Americas by 1800.
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Why did European powers compete for control of Muslim states? Check all that apply.to win trade rights in Russiato control natural resources in Persiato claim territory in the Persian Gulfto gain access to the Middle Eastto control trade routes to India

A
to win trade rights in Russia
B
to control natural resources in Persia
C
to claim territory in the Persian Gulf
D
to gain access to the Middle East
E
to control trade routes to India
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What were some of the natural resources that attracted Europeans to Africa in the 1800s? Choose four answers.land for farminggold and diamondsivoryrubber and palm oilpetroleum and coal

A
land for farming
B
gold and diamonds
C
ivory
D
rubber and palm oil
E
petroleum and coal
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Which statement best defines the teachings of John Calvin?

A
Calvin taught his followers that salvation could be achieved through faith, but not through good works.
B
Calvin taught his followers that human beings needed to follow strict rules to overcome their nature and do good.
C
Calvin taught his followers that they could reduce punishment for their sins by giving generously to the church.
D
Calvin taught his followers that priests and popes were closer to God than their churchgoers.

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