The Maccabee uprising was the result of all except
A) The looting of the temple treasury.
B) Dedication of the Temple to Zeus
C) Forced deportation of the Jews
D) Outlawing the Sabbath
E) A prohibition on circumcision.
Ans: C
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How did Washington respond to the threat of a military takeover of the American government?
A) He remained neutral and let his officers deal with Congress. B) He used his personal leverage to force Congress to pay off his officers. C) He persuaded his officers to work with Congress and secured a reasonable settlement. D) He had General Gates arrested for treason.
If one lived in a way that was harmonious with the natural law, or was submissive to the will of God, then one was living a life of virtue. The preceding statement would be a position advocated by the
A. Epicureans. B. Stoics. C. Hellenists. D. mystery religions. E. Zoroastrians.
The large-scale riots that garnered national attention in 1965 occurred in
a. Watts (Los Angeles) b. St. Louis. c. San Francisco. d. the Bronx. e. Dallas.
Which of the following was the largest American company in 2000?
A) Wal-Mart B) General Motors C) Goldman Sachs D) Apple