(plato ) read the following excerpt from "the contest" by arthur conan doyle:

some did no more than give forth a low deep hum of speechless appreciation. some clapped with enthusiasm. some, rising from approbation into absolute frenzy, shrieked, stamped, and beat sticks upon the benches. some—and they were the most effective—had learned from an alexandrian a long droning musical note which they all uttered together, so that it boomed over the assembly.

based on the context of the passage, which definition most clearly fits the word approbation?

an uncontrollable, surprised reaction to an event
a ridiculous, and typically false, claim about something
a favorable opinion about something or someone
a loud festival filled with music and games

The answer is option 3: A favorable opinion about something or someone.

The author relates the transition from a calmed reaction to a more intense, powerful and passionate one. In the excerpt, the words "rising from" are keys. In the beginning, the public has a favorable opinion about the event or whatsoever (approbation) and progressively rose into a more enthusiastic reaction of approval.

it would have concentrated power in the executive branch of the government. it would have restored balance among the three branches of government. it would have set a precedent for government intervention in the economy. it would have signaled an end to all the programs of roosevelt’s new deal.

did this .

islam spread slowly through much of africa through trade and preaching.