Question 16 of 20 How did Enlightenment thinkers contribute to the development of modern
democracy?
A. They called for a legal system with strict punishments for even
minor violations of the law.
B. They promoted the idea that governments have a duty to protect
human rights.
C. They argued that religious beliefs should form the foundation of
all legal systems.
O D. They defended tyrannical governments as necessary during times
of crisis.

Igor stravinksy’s ballet, the rite of spring, featured clashing music, harsh sounds and deliberately ugly dancing. upon its premier, theater goers literally rioted in the seats of the venue. historians argue this moment is a “breaking point” where europe proves it is destined to be plunged into world war i. why would historians make such a claim? a people were genuinely angry that someone so bad at composing could make a ballet b the ballet represents colonialism. it showed the consequences of centuries of exploitation of non-european people. c the ballet represents the changing ideologies of modernity. the youth of europe breaking all the old rules and the old guard clinging on to the last bits of power d the ballet represents war itself. it drudged up old rivalries between the french and german peoples, inciting the lust for combat.