Taking into account the statement above: "What was one of the advantages of the huge estates, or villas, created in the fourth century?a. They offered protection in an unsettled world.
b. They provided the basis for agriculture, trade, and industry.
c. They facilitated a process of cultural exchange.
d. They were a way peasants could avoid paying taxes."
The answer is: A.
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<em>C. </em>Catherine the Great was the russian tsar that transformed the royal residence in St. Petersburg, the Hermitage, into a center of culture, painting, and the performing arts.
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