To Jonathan Edwards,
A) individual lives could be uplifted, but the general improvement of society was unlikely.
B) God should be placed at the center of human existence.
C) appealing to people's ability to reason was the best way to guide them toward saving grace.
D) the nature of the universe and its laws were unknowable to man.
B
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Which of the following best describes a "temple market"?
A. gatherings in which Buddhist monks sought to convert large numbers of people in a relatively short amount of time B. gatherings in which Buddhist monks sold religious and other ritual items C. a gathering usually around Buddhist or other religious holidays in which merchants, peasants, and artisans might buy and sell wares D. a tactic of merchants to avoid paying taxes by selling their goods on Buddhist property
In 1948, professors at the University of Washington in Seattle faced the possibility of dismissal from their jobs when suspected of being __________.
A. communist subversives B. homosexuals C. Nazi sympathizers D. racists
What were the tests of Wilson's "moral diplomacy"?
a. When a cabinet member was caught in a financial scandal, Wilson's pride in his morality was tested. b. The exorbitant costs of moral reforms, such as Prohibition, tested Wilson's resolve to continue "purity" reforms. c. The conflicts of Mexico and World War I demonstrated that U.S. morality would not keep militarism under control. d. The Hawaiian and Philippine annexations demonstrated to the world that U.S. morality did not actually exist. e. In his attitudes toward African Americans and their civil rights, Wilson demonstrated that "morality" did not mean equality.
What was the significance of the Aecheminid use of a coin-based money system?
a. The need for precious metals supported the mining industry, which provided many jobs. b. Coins encouraged banking and trade, and simplified taxation. c. Money encouraged mono-cropping, and discouraged agricultural diversification. d. Coins made it easier to pay tribute to foreign rulers, so borders were more secure.