According to the Sophists, why did mankind need to ‘invent' gods?
a. To deter anti-social behavior
b. To explain natural phenomena
c. To find peace and strength
d. To seek help in times of crisis
a
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Why do Islamic states, both in their early years and today, differ from Christian states in the relationship between church and state?
A) Islam sprang up in a region that was devoid of political institutions, and thus state and religion emerged simultaneously. B) The Arabian government immediately voluntarily adopted Islam as its official state religion. C) Muslim leaders instituted Islamic schools and placed Muslim clergymen in positions of political power. D) When Muslim conquerors overthrew governments, the first decree would be to make Islam the official state religion. E) Muhammad is revered more for his political influence than his religious teachings.
All of the following influenced the decolonization process EXCEPT
A) Discussion prior to 1945 by Western nations about self-determination. B) The formation of the United Nations and acceptance of self-determination. C) Nationalist movements among leaders in colonized areas. D) Western-educated individuals from colonized areas. E) The moral condemnation by the Catholic Church of colonialism.
King Philip's War resulted in all of the following except
a. the lasting defeat of New England's Indians. b. the immediate westward march of English settlement in New England. c. the death of hundreds of colonists and many more Indians. d. the destruction of 12 Puritan towns. e. the beheading of Wampanoag Chief Metacom and the sale of his wife and son into slavery