Question

Which of the following best reflects the view Montaigne was conveying in his essay, “Of Cannibals”?

European society was pure and its practices should not be questioned.
Imitating primitive societal practices would jeopardize the progress of Western society.
Primitive societies are fortunate to live simply, but they miss out on Western opportunities to learn and advance.
Primitive societies are the purest at their roots because they allow their lifestyle to be shaped by nature.

Answer 1

The answer is D

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Answer 2

Primitive societies are the purest at their roots because they allow their lifestyle to be shaped by nature.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Montaigne's essay "Of Cannibals", he believes that Primitive societies were uninhibited and were not restrained by any law, rule or edict and they were at a level of savagery because they allowed their lifestyle and belief to be shaped by nature and things around them.