The idea of improving humanity by encouraging reproduction of those with "desirable traits" is called
a. eugenics
b. evolution
c. genetic selection
d. natural selection
e. Mendelism
a
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What best explains the rapid growth of the Republican Party in the 1850s?
a. sympathy toward immigrants b. support of agricultural expansion c. position on slavery in the territories d. support of the Catholic Church e. support of progressive labor laws
On which of the following doctrines did Luther and Calvin agree?
A) Humans cannot affect God's determination of their ultimate fate. B) Salvation depends on faith alone and cannot be influenced by good deeds. C) The church should not impose rules governing the behavior of individuals. D) Faith alone is not sufficient for salvation—good works are also necessary. E) Religious beliefs should not be endorsed or enforced by the state.
“Venus” figurines:
a. All depicted obese female forms with exaggerated sexual characteristics. b. Have been unearthed all over western and central Europe. c. Were sometimes tiny, but many were so large it is difficult to imagine them being transported from campsite to campsite. d. Were, according to inscriptions found on them, designed for use in religious ceremonies.
Slaves fought the system of slavery by
a. slowing down the pace of their labor. b. conducting periodic slave rebellions. c. sabotaging expensive equipment. d. running away from their masters. e. All of these choices are correct.