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became
took
was
changed
Explanation:
In the last hundred years, became much easier and more comfortable. In the 19th century, it took two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon. The trip was very rough and often dangerous. The situation changed a great deal over the last century. Now you can fly from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours.
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Answer: im sorry but what experiment are you talking about?
Answer:
1. cult -- a. a religious system regarded as misguided or unorthodox
2. cynicism -- c. a philosophy that doubts the attitude, beliefs, or character of others
3. skepticism -- b. a philosophy that believes true knowledge is not possible
4. syncretism -- f. a philosophy that attempts to combine different systems of beliefs or practices
5. monasticism -- e. a way of life where a person withdraws from society to devote self to prayer and solitude
6. utopia -- d. an ideal or perfect place where everyone lives in harmony
Explanation:
The definitions above are clear and explanatory. Still, let's define the terms with different words to make sure the comprehension is thorough. A <u>cult</u> is used to refer to religions that are practiced by smaller groups and that have unconventional beliefs. <u>Cynicism</u> has its origin in an ancient Greek philosophical school. Nowadays, the word is used to refer to the belief that people are self-interest in their actions. <u>Skepticism</u> as a philosophy is the theory that achieving a certain knowledge is impossible. As for <u>syncretism</u>, it refers to the blending of two or more belief/religious systems or even cultures. <u>Monasticism</u> is also called monkhood and, as the name suggests, it concerns the abandonment of worldly pursuits in favor of spiritual endeavors. Finally, <u>utopia</u> refers to a place or a state in which everything is perfect. It usually refers to a perfect society, in which everyone works for the general good, rulers are not corrupt, and the people is impeccably happy.
The Pardoner tells a tale about avarice. Three young men seek Death and find gold under a tree. Each of them wants the gold for himself. The youngest has to go to town to bring some food and wine; the other two plot to kill him and share his part of the gold, but he has the same plan for them - he is going to poison their wine. When he arrives, they kill him indeed, but still drink his wine, which gets them killed. So, all three men manage to meet Death, guided by their avarice.
By telling this tale, the Pardoner doesn't want to hide his intentions - to trick people into giving him money. He openly admits that he is after their money, and will do everything necessary to make them pay for the false relics and the indulgences. His main message is that money is the root of all evil. So, even though he is greedy, it is still a sin that needs to be absolved. The Pardoner is a cunning person who relies on the power of stories to make people act in a certain way. People are afraid of the Last Judgment, and he knows that. People will pay for pardon, even though they know that they are paying to the sinner. He knows and takes advantage of that fact.