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Themember4

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What eventually happened to about one-third of the silver bullion taken out of the colonies by Spain?
 
  A) It was used to pay for a war with France.
  B) It went directly to the Catholic Church.
  C) It was traded to China to pay for silk and porcelain.
  D) It was distributed among the criollos and mestizos.
  E) It was taken by English pirates.

Question 2

What is the literal meaning of the term pharaoh?
 
  A) divine ruler
  B) god on earth
  C) from the great house
  D) of the sun
  E) omnipotent leader



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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