"The Curse of Ham" from the book of Genesis was interpreted by Muslims, Christians, and Jews entering into the slave trade in a way that
A. None of these answers is correct.
B. applied the curse placed by Noah on Ham to slave- and indentured-servant-class individuals.
C. identified the repugnant ethical behavior of Ham with Native Americans.
D. linked the character of Ham to the African continent.
Answer: D
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When the United States entered the Great War, from a military point of view, the country was
A) lacking both a standing army and navy. B) poorly prepared. C) extremely well prepared. D) lacking an adequate navy, although the army was first-rate and well-equipped.
It is possible that imperial propaganda machines in the Aztec and Inca Empires, similar to those of the __________ and Mongols in Eurasia, attempted to intimidate their enemies through tales of brutal treatment.
a. Hittites. b. Assyrians. c. Persians. d. Buddhists.
Which of the following is true about the state of slavery in the Americas early on?
A. More women were enslaved than men. B. Slaves would run away from sugar plantations and create independent camps. C. Slave owners generally believed it was less expensive to raise slaves than buy them. D. African slaves were more susceptible to European disease than American Indians. E. The slave population began to rise as soon as the initial impact of settlement had worn off.
____________ started a crusade to improve conditions for the mentally ill.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).