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3.1.3 Quiz Understand Writing in the Age of Discovery
Question 2 of 10
2 Points
During the Age of Discovery, what was a common reason rulers sent
explorers to unknown lands?
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A. They wanted to bring aid to suffering people in foreign lands.
B. They wanted to expand their power in the world.
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C. They wanted to learn more about foreign religions so they could
introduce them to their countries.
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D. They wanted to develop more efficient ways to travel.

13 points : ) which two aspects of scrooge's character does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens reveal? "i wish to be left alone," said scrooge. "since you ask me what i wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. i don’t make merry myself at christmas and i can't afford to make idle people merry. i to support the establishments i have mentioned—they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there." "many can’t go there; and many would rather die." "if they would rather die," said scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. besides—excuse me—i don't know that." "but you might know it," observed the gentleman. his stingy attitude and conduct his distrust of government institutions his indifference to others' suffering his support for the community