Question 1
Which statements best describes eighteenth-century European cities?
a. They were remarkably cleaner than the medieval city.
b. They were decreasing dramatically in population.
c. They were still filthy and lacked proper sanitation.
d. They were becoming more democratic in their government.
e. They were becoming politically and legally independent of monarchial control.
Question 2
For the history of the Enlightenment, Madame de Chtelet's greatest accomplishment was her
a. French translation of Newton's Principia.
b. close friendship with Bayle.
c. hosting of and participation in salons.
d. position as consort to Louis XV.
e. association with Rousseau.