Which group had the most influence on the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution?
(a) political leaders of Spain and Portugal
(b) religious leaders of the medieval period
(c) writers of the Renaissance
(d) philosophers of the Enlightenment
Answer: (d) philosophers of the Enlightenment
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Why was King Philip's War of 1675-76 considered a turning point in the relationship between English settlers in New England and Indian peoples?
What role did new economic conflicts, land sales to the English, and a breakdown in personal relationships among leaders of the English and Indian communities have in contributing to the outbreak of the war?
Greek civilization was so weakened by the Peloponnesian War that it was rather easily conquered by Philip II of
A) Thrace. B) Macedonia. C) Sicily. D) Ionia. E) Persia.
The successful expansion of the Ottoman Empire was based primarily on
a. the subjugation of religion to the state. b. the size and loyalty of its armed forces. c. a highly efficient system of tax collection. d. the stability of its ruling classes.
Who launched a program to reconstruct Rome and founded the Vatican library?
A) Nicholas V B) Sixtus IV C) Alexander VI D) Julius II E) Innocent VII