In 1850, all males in Russia were subject to military service for ________ years
A. 18
B. 19
C. 20
D. 21
Answer: C
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Which Asian country most closely emulated Western customs and adopted Western practices?
A) Japan B) China C) Korea D) Vietnam
In order to cope with its population growth rates, the government of mainland China
a. imposed compulsory abortions, sterilization, and fines on offenders on families that had more than one child. b. implemented birth control programs that only encouraged people to have fewer children, but with no penalties. c. has done nothing to deal with spiraling population growth rates. d. has encouraged large families in order to ensure an ever larger cheap labor force.
The Delphic oracles were sought out and trusted by the Greeks because
A) the great generals and politicians of the time consulted them for advice. B) the priestess would lapse into a trance and communicate with Apollo. C) they had a high reputation for accuracy. D) their utterances were vague and needed interpretation. E) it was a requirement of each city-state to consult the oracle before embarking upon any major decisions.
The first black American to make a living writing music was __________
a) Scott Joplin b) W. C. Handy c) Homer Plessy d) Cab Calloway