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azncindy619

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Which of the following statements would be of greater interest to Captain Cook, rather than to Banks in the trip to Tahiti?
 
  a. The high priest, Tupaia, helped with the understanding of languages in Polynesia.
  b. Thieving was common among the natives.
  c. Having a navigational background, Tupaia provided information on the local winds and currents.
  d. The Tahitians did not understand the British idea of punishment.
  e. Tupaia explained the peace ritual that so mystified the English.

Question 2

The American Constitution failed in achieving the highest aspirations of the Enlightenment when it compromised on
 
  a. gender.
  b. equality.
  c. titles of nobility.
  d. divine right.
  e. hierarchal leadership.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



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