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melina_rosy

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Because many European monarchs of the 17th and 18th centuries ruled with near-dictatorial power, this period is often referred to as:
 
  A. the Golden Mean.
  B. the Royal Era.
  C. the Gilded Age.
  D. the Age of Kings.
  E. the Rule of the Monarchs.

Question 2

The sculptor of the panel The Story of Jacob and Esau, and Donatello's teacher, is:
 
  A. Lorenzo Ghiberti.
  B. Massaccio.
  C. Leon Battista Alberti.
  D. Leonardo da Vinci.
  E. Michelangelo.



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Answer to Question 1

D
Some of the most powerful rulers in history occupied the thrones of various countries during this time.

Answer to Question 2

A
Ghiberti had established his reputation in 1401 by winning a competition to design a set of bronze relief sculptures for the doors of the Florence Baptistery.



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