In the Roman Empire, "feelings of loneliness, anxiety, impotence, alienation, and boredom" led to all of the following EXCEPT
a. a retreat of rationalism in society as a whole and the dwindling of creative genius.
b. philosophers seeking escape from this world through union with a divine presence.
c. the growing popularity of mystery religions.
d. growing interest in the occult, alchemy, astrology, and magic.
e. an interest in the values of classical humanism to answer questions of meaning and self-worth.
e
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Which best describes the ultimate outcome of the Russian wars of conquest in Central Asia?
A. They brought about a vast expansion of Russian wealth and influence in Europe. B. They ended with defeat of Chinese and British client states. C. They resulted in formal Russian control but much hostility and resistance to Russian rule. D. They ended with Persia and the Ottoman Empire in strong positions on Russia's flanks. E. They ended with Britain's defeat of Russia in the Crimean War.
In regard to agricultural development in colonial Africa, it can be said that
a. the European "Green Revolution" seeds saved millions of lives in the 1930s. b. most export profits were returned to local populations. c. most of the native rural population grew their crops solely for their own sustenance. d. modern industrial development was relevant to the crop production of most Africans. e. after 1963 opium was shipped from Africa to Afghanistan.
A strong immunity to European diseases strengthened Indian resistance to the conquistadores.
a. true b. false
Social work and ________ houses provided two "appropriate" professional outlets for women of the progressive era.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).