Following the fourth century B.C.E., what became the dominant language in the Middle East?
A. Persian
B. Latin
C. Greek
D. Demotic Egyptian
E. Aramaic
Answer: C
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A) Constantine B) Decius C) Julian D) Justinian
How did John Marshall influence the United States?
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During the Red Scare of 1919, Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer
A. oversaw the deportation of 6,000 people. B. argued for moderation and a cooling-off period, but at the same time oversaw the deportation of 6,000 people. C. argued for moderation and a cooling-off period. D. founded the Federal Bureau of Investigation. E. None of these answers is correct.