Christopher Columbus believed he had landed in Asia rather than the Western Hemisphere in 1492
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: TRUE
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Benjamin Brawley’s book The Negro Genius asserted that the new wave of African American creativity and achievement was __________
A) inherently African with little other influence B) a fusion of European and African traditions C) uniquely American in character D) a product of Caribbean culture
What was George Fitzhugh’s academic specialty?
A) sociology B) psychology C) anthropology D) political science
What was the relationship between John Kerry's words while campaigning in the 2004 election and the attacks that the Republican Party made on his credibility?
A. John Kerry repeatedly made false claims about his past and Republicans were able to provide undisputable proof that he had lied on several occasions. B. John Kerry steered clear of controversial topics, allowing Republicans to label him a fence-straddler. C. John Kerry often contradicted himself on issues that involved the war in Iraq, and the Republicans were able to use this to cast Kerry as a flip-flopper. D. John Kerry stayed on the offensive, allowing the Republican Party to label him antagonistic.
The Athenian statesman Solon aimed to
a. restore aristocracy. b. concentrate wealth in the hands of a few to facilitate tax collection. c. instill in Athenians of all classes a sense of working for the common good of the city. d. establish order in Athens with a law code mandating very harsh punishments. e. give to peasants land confiscated from exiled aristocrats.