The Orbis Terrarum is which of the following?
A. the prevailing map of the world used until modern times
B. the ancient Greek term for the lithosphere
C. the ancient Roman term for the globe
D. the ancient Roman term for the land masses of Africa, Europe, and Asia
Answer: D
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In his early descriptions of Native Americans, Christopher Columbus says that
a. they lacked business skills and could easily be corrupted. b. they were fierce warriors. c. they were too weak to be useful as slaves. d. they had complex societies.
Which of the following is true of southern society between 1830 and 1860? a. The increased opportunities that accompanied the cotton boom led to a more nearly even distribution ofwealth
b. Slaveholders became less and less concerned about the loyalty of nonslaveholders. c. The percentage of white southern families owning slaves steadily declined. d. As southern society became more democratic, it also became more tolerant of dissent.
The United States became more Protestant after the great global migrations
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
After 1837, which political party became the anti-bank, hard-money party?
A) Whigs B) Republicans C) Millerites D) Federalists E) Democrats