Who were the philosophes?
monarchs who tried to use their power for the good of society
leading political and social writers of the french enlightenment
rulers who supported the monarchy on intellectual grounds
thinkers who believed that knowledge cannot extend past experience

Read the excerpt from the history of herodotus, book 2. egypt . . is an acquired country, the gift of the river. this quotation from herodotus, a greek who traveled in egypt, is about how the nile river enabled ancient egyptian civilization to develop and succeed. what specifically was the river’s gift? fertile soil fishing stocks defensive capabilities drinking water

What did palestinian leader mahmoud abbas promise after succeeding yasir arafat in 2004?

How much do you think members of congress should be paid in comparison with other professions