Why did biblical themes from the story of the Exodus figure so prominently in slave spirituals and religion?
A) It told of the Israelites' escape from slavery.
B) It chronicled the story of creation.
C) It promised salvation in the afterlife.
D) It instructed slaves to use violence against their masters.
A
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The Fascists' seizure of the Italian government can be primarily attributed to the ________
A. resignation of the cabinet B. majority controlled by Mussolini in the Chamber of Deputies C. failure of the king to authorize the army to block the Black Shirt March D. split between Mussolini and his former political allies before the march on Rome
The work of Hesiod dates from the same period as
A) the Iliad and the Odyssey. B) Herodotus's histories. C) Plutarch's work. D) Cyrus the Great. E) Darius the Great.
Which medieval theologian exemplified the view that the world and human nature are doomed by sin?
A) Augustine of Hippo B) Leon Battista Alberti C) Thomas Aquinas D) Dante Alighieri E) Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
Where did many early followers of Buddha worship?
a. At temples. b. At home altars. c. Where enlightenment occurred to each individual. d. Wherever there were images of Buddha. e. Where the Buddha received enlightenment.