Which 17th century philosopher was profoundly pessimistic about human nature?
a. Thomas Hobbes
b. Rene Descartes
c. Francis Bacon
d. J.S. Bach
e. G.F. Handel
Ans: a
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A) The organization wanted to appeal to blacks. B) The organization wanted to distance itself from white women. C) The organization associated alcohol with a loose and immoral lifestyle. D) The organization wanted to reach out to southern European immigrants.
Dutch colonial efforts were
A. incredibly unsuccessful, as their huge expenditures did not produce a single profitable colony. B. ended by superior Portuguese power in North America before 1700. C. weakened by their principled refusal to take part in the slave trade. D. highly successful in Southeast Asia, and particularly on the island of Java. E. most economically profitable in New Amsterdam.
Taft’s policy of “dollar diplomacy” _____
A) used economic means to increase American influence worldwide B) was primarily aimed at helping underdeveloped countries C) resulted in decreased U.S. influence in Latin America D) had little impact on American national security interests E) helped establish the prestige of the United States in Asia
How did Egypt and Nubia interact as civilizations during the second millennium BCE?
A) They experienced peaceful coexistence and pacifism. B) Egypt colonized Nubia. C) They were allies in warfare. D) The nations were unknown to each other.