The belief that the Jews are a people chosen by God is based on the belief that __________.
A. God made a covenant with the Jewish ancestor, Abraham
B. Moses was sent by God to lead the Jews to freedom from Egypt
C. the ancestors of the Jewish people were created directly by God
D. their freedom from captivity in Babylon was a sign of God's favor
Answer: A
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Consider the Voices text titled "William Watkins Opposes Colonization." How does Watkins's letter reflect the ideals of black nationalism?
A) The letter stresses the need for black unity, moral improvement, and education. B) The letter stresses black militancy and the need to use violence to help black people. C) The letter stresses the need to encourage blacks to return to Africa. D) The letter stresses the need to work closely with southern whites for peaceful change.
The lasting impact of Hellenistic culture is best illustrated by
A) widespread and long-lasting use of koine Greek. B) the persistence of the polis as the center of cultural life. C) the growth of political democracy. D) widespread adoption of Persian culture. E) near universal worship of Alexander as a god.
The peasant revolt that brought down the preoccupied Ming Dynasty, and precipitated the ascension to control of the Manchus, was led by the disgruntled postal worker,
a. Yuan Shi-Kai. b. Li Zicheng. c. Zheng Chenggong. d. Koxinga. e. Kangxi Lon.
What did the Council of Trent achieve?
a. It compromised with the Protestants on the doctrine of Justification by Faith. b. It agreed with most Protestants that there were only two sacraments. c. It reaffirmed traditional Catholic beliefs against the Reformation. d. It asserted the importance of doctrine over ritual. e. It placed church councils above the authority of the popes.