Question

What role did coffeehouses play during the Augustan Age?

• A. Hubs for political, literary, and intellectual discussion
• B. Strictly regulated government offices for the dissemination of official decrees and censorship.
• C. Exclusive private clubs where wealthy merchants and noblemen arranged secret financial deals.
• D. Primary venues for theatrical performances and large-scale public concerts.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Hubs for political, literary, and intellectual discussion

• Coffeehouses became vibrant centers where writers, thinkers, and politicians gathered to exchange ideas, debate politics, and discuss literature.