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Montesquieu used Bernier's account to develop which idea?
ANatural rights
BThe noble savage
COriental despotism
DDivine right of kings
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Oriental despotism
The French philosopher built on Bernier's picture of absolute Asian rulers and propertyless subjects.
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