Which of the following terms best describes the character of Roman rule?

A. matriarchy
B. oligarchy
C. monarchy
D. democracy


Answer: B

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A) He was a man of no formal education but embraced the ideas of rationalism and internal knowledge gained independent of the senses. B) He supported the individual over the community and notion of equality for men. C) He was a believer in the theory of religion based upon faith and a strong understanding of science and how they were juxtaposed. D) He glorified both nature and society in his prose, while rejecting theology. E) He embodied the Romantic Movement and shunned the enlightened thinkers, attacking rationalism.

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According to the theory that the Wizard of Oz was inspired by the march of Coxey's Army, the Scarecrow represents the American Farmer. The Tin Woodman represents the industrial worker. The Cowardly Lion is William Jennings Bryan. And, the "seemingly powerful but ultimately impotent" Wizard of Oz is a representation of _____________________

a. Jacob Coxey b. the President c. Congress d. the American people

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Regarding scandals surrounding President Bill Clinton,

A. the public seemed ready to condemn Clinton based on his previous reputation when allegations of sexual impropriety were leveled against him. B. the Lewinsky affair marked the first in a series of scandals to plague the president. C. Clinton admitted to corruption during his first weeks in office. D. charges of impropriety had existed throughout his term in office. E. few charges of impropriety were leveled at the president until his 1996 reelection.

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Which of the following was most likely to be elected to political office in the South during Reconstruction?

A) a southern black minister who had been free before the war B) a field hand who escaped and joined the Union army during the war C) an older slave who was freed when the war came to an end D) a northern black who came South after the war

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