During times of war or economic ______ many people convert their wealth into precious stones, which are transportable and more easily sold.
A. distraction
B. disturbance
C. tremor
D. vibration
According to the passage, which of the following would probably be the most agreeable to Montesquieu
All regions have different soils and thus, different cultures.
B. Some regions with similar climates will have similar culture.
Cultures in the same area, sharing soil and climate, will be essentially identical.
D. The plants of a country, by being the food of its people, cause the people to have similar views to one another.