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- 20 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Neoclassical poets commonly perceived the universe as arranged in a fixed and structured hierarchy. What is the name given to this hierarchical concept?
Multiple choice question for Ages, era, period. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
The neoclassical worldview emphasized a rigidly organized hierarchy of all matter and life, known as the Great Chain of Being. This concept illustrated the universe as a continuous and ordered chain from the lowest forms of life up to the divine. Other options do not accurately represent this idea.
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