How did the Maya attempt to bridge the temporal and spiritual realms?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: bloodletting
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British strategy after 1777 relied heavily on
A) neutralizing the major Indian tribes in the Southeast. B) holding Philadelphia, the colonial capital. C) help from American loyalist forces in the South. D) major engagements with Washington's army in the northern colonies.
All of the following were TRUE of the Alien and Sedition Acts EXCEPT
A) the Alien Acts lengthened the time to qualify for citizenship from 5 to 14 years and allowed the government to deport anyone deemed dangerous to the United States. B) the Sedition Act made it a crime to criticize the president or Congress using false, scandalous, or malicious speech against either political entity. C) unlike the Alien Act, the Sedition Act was vigorously enforced. D) the Democratic-Republicans reluctantly supported the Alien and Sedition Acts, as necessary to maintain political loyalty in time of war.
What did The Epic of Gilgamesh teach?
a. The gods are benevolent and care greatly for their people. b. A wish fulfilled is not always a good thing. c. Human life is fleeting; people are powerless against the supernatural. d. A periodic flood is necessary to cleanse the world. e. Immortality is guaranteed for the believing worshippers.
The Buddha called for people to lead lives characterized by
A. balance and moderation. B. active hedonism. C. devotion to a powerful monotheistic god. D. intense meditation. E. extreme asceticism.