Why did early Christian leaders within the first three centuries of Jesus's death reject classical learning?
A) They associated classical learning with the Jews, whom they blamed for Jesus's death.
B) They feared that the paganism of classical learning would have a corrupting influence.
C) They believed that the works of Plato and Aristotle were superior to classical learning.
D) They emphasized the importance of secular education over classical learning.
B
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A) the Catholic church. B) the Anglican church. C) the merchant classes. D) Calvinist theology.
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a. sons of noblemen b. administrators. c. slaves d. magi e. royal bodyguards
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A. the use of judicial oversight B. campaigning in which the key issues were center stage C. the spoils system D. elevating political leaders from the lowest ranks of society