Question 1

Patrick Henry was born on:

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May 29, 1736

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June 6, 1736

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May 29, 1799

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July 4, 1736

Question 2

Patrick Henry died in which year?

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1799

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1804

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1783

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1775

Question 3

Patrick Henry was famously known as:

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The Voice of the Revolution

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The Father of Liberty

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The Leader of Independence

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The Voice of Freedom

Question 4

Which profession was NOT part of Patrick Henry’s career?

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Scientist

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Lawyer

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Orator

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Politician

Question 5

How many children did Patrick Henry have?

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17

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20

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12

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10

Question 6

What event ended British rule over the eastern United States?

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American Revolutionary War

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French and Indian War

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War of 1812

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Civil War

Question 7

One of Britain’s main motivations for governing the colonies was:

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Seeking economic gain

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Avoiding conflict

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Spreading religion

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Building universities

Question 8

The Second Virginia Convention took place in what year?

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St. John’s Church

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Williamsburg Hall

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Virginia State House

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Independence Hall

Question 9

On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered a speech that:

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Urged arming Virginia’s troops

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Called for more taxes

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Encouraged peace talks

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Praised British leadership

Question 10

Who was the President of the Continental Congress that Henry addressed?

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Peyton Randolph

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Samuel Adams

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George Washington

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John Hancock

Question 11

In his speech, Henry compared the choice facing the colonies to:

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Slavery or freedom

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Peace or war

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Wealth or poverty

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Unity or division

Question 12

The famous closing line of Patrick Henry’s speech was:

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“Give me liberty, or give me death!”

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“Freedom for all!”

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“Independence and liberty now!”

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“We will never surrender!”

Question 13

The Lay of the Cid is also known by which original Spanish title?

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Cantar del mio Cid

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Poema de Rodrigo

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Romance del Campeador

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Canción de Valencia

Question 14

What Arabic honorific was given to Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar?

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As-Sayyid

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Emir al-Umara

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Sultan al-Kamil

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Al-Mansur

Question 15

The Spanish title “El Campeador” translates to:

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The Champion

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The Master

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The Victor

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The Defender

Question 16

Who is credited with copying the only surviving manuscript?

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Per Abbat

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King Alfonso VI

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Don Pedro

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Alfonso el Sabio

Question 17

Which vocabulary word means “expulsion or eviction”?

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Banishment

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Woe

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Lamentation

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Mandate

Question 18

In the story, who accused El Cid of stealing tribute money?

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King Alfonso VI

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His followers

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The Moors

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The Almoravids

Question 19

After his exile, El Cid left his wife and daughters in:

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Burgos

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A monastery

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Valencia

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The royal palace

Question 20

To regain his honor, El Cid:

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Fought successful campaigns against the Moors

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Became a royal advisor

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Returned to Burgos

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Sought refuge in France

Question 21

Michel de Montaigne was born in:

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France, 1533

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England, 1533

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Italy, 1530

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Spain, 1535

Question 22

Montaigne is credited as the inventor of which literary form?

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Essay

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Poem

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Play

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Novel

Question 23

Which of the following best describes Montaigne’s philosophical approach?

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Deeply personal and reflective

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Strictly religious

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Highly political

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Entirely scientific

Question 24

Which ancient philosopher’s views on death influenced Montaigne?

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Socrates

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Cicero

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Aristotle

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Plato

Question 25

Which philosophical school taught that accepting death leads to peace of mind?

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Stoicism

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Cynicism

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Skepticism

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Hedonism

Question 26

Epicurus believed that freedom from fear of death results in:

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True happiness

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Spiritual reward

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Endless knowledge

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Moral decay

Question 27

Which word from the vocabulary means “confused or perplexed”?

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Confounded

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Mirth

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Privation

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Poltroon

Question 28

“Poltroon” means:

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Coward

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Philosopher

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Brave soldier

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Nobleman

Question 29

Montaigne’s work significantly influenced:

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Modern Western thought

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Early printing technology

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Medieval architecture

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Ancient Greek law

Question 30

Which is NOT one of Montaigne’s key contributions?

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Creator of modern novel

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Inventor of the essay

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Pioneer of self-reflection

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Skeptical philosopher

Question 31

The main idea of the essay is that studying philosophy helps us:

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Learn how to die without fear

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Avoid thinking about death

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Gain wealth

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Live forever

Question 32

The Stoic view of death emphasizes:

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Accepting it as natural

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Denying its existence

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Seeking revenge before dying

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Avoiding suffering at all costs

Question 33

Montaigne’s philosophical style is best described as:

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Personal and relatable

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Detached and emotionless

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Harsh and argumentative

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Abstract and theoretical

Question 34

Don Quixote was written by:

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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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Pedro Calderón de la Barca

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Gabriel García Márquez

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Lope de Vega

Question 35

Cervantes was born in which Spanish town?

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Alcala de Henares

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Toledo

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Seville

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Barcelona

Question 36

Cervantes’ father worked as a:

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Pharmacist-surgeon

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Weaver

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Merchant sailor

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Farmer

Question 37

At age 17, Cervantes joined:

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Italian army

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Portuguese army

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Spanish navy

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French cavalry

Question 38

Cervantes was held captive for five years as a:

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Slave

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Political prisoner

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Prisoner of war

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Mercenary

Question 39

Cervantes' first literary work was:

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La Galatea

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The Moor’s Legacy

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El Campeador

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La Mancha

Question 40

Don Quixote was first published in what year?

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1605

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1616

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1505

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1547

Question 41

Don Quixote’s real name was:

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Alfonso Quixano

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Diego Velázquez

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Sancho Panza

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Rodrigo Díaz

Question 42

Sancho Panza is best described as:

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Don Quixote’s practical squire

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A cunning merchant

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An ambitious nobleman

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A Moorish soldier

Question 43

Rocinante is:

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Don Quixote’s old, slow horse

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A village in La Mancha

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Sancho Panza’s mule

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Don Quixote’s sword

Question 44

The Spanish word alforjas refers to:

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A leather saddlebag

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A type of cloak

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A helmet

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A cooking pot

Question 45

A dromedary is:

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A camel with one hump

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A horse breed

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A large bird

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A type of goat

Question 46

A bota is a:

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Traditional Spanish leather liquid container

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Wide-brimmed hat

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Riding boot

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Sword used by knights

Question 47

Don Quixote is often considered a satire of:

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Chivalric romances

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Historical chronicles

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Religious sermons

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Mythological tales

Question 48

Cervantes died in which year?

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1616

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1620

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1605

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1588

Question 49

The novel’s themes include:

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Madness, heroism, and sanity

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Betrayal and revenge

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Wealth and greed

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Poverty and charity

Question 50

Which was a significant historical backdrop to Don Quixote?

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Spanish Inquisition’s conversion policies

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Reconquista

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Napoleonic Wars

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Spanish Civil War

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