Societies in the ancient Americas tended to be isolated from one another because
a. of the constant warfare between these societies
b. of geographical features, such as mountains and deserts
c. they did not develop sufficiently to expand
d. they had no need to move beyond their initial homeland
e. their populations concentrated in urban areas
b
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Gorbachev's "Sinatra doctrine" essentially stated that eastern European countries
a. would have to follow directions from the Soviet Union. b. would have to operate within a set of guidelines provided by the Soviet Union. c. should seek to join NATO. d. could liberalize in their own ways without interference from the Soviet Union.
Which country sponsored the voyage of the Genoese sailor John Cabot?
A) England B) France C) Portugal D) Spain E) the Netherlands
What actions characterized the Hebrew prophets of the eighth to the fifth centuries B.C.E.?
A) They lived among the people without calling attention to themselves. B) They preached God's word and converted many unbelievers. C) They spoke out often concerning social justice for the powerless. D) They aligned themselves to their kings without much thought for the ordinary people. E) They advised harsh treatment for all non-Jews.
The more extreme wing of the temperance movement, which sought to make alcohol illegal, won a major legislative breakthrough with the
a. Whiskey Rebellion. b. New York Statute of 1844. c. Maine Law of 1851. d. Comstock Law of 1856. e. Congressional Pledge of 1839.