Which of the following is true concerning the origins of Islam?
a. Its origins were only influenced by Byzantine Christianity.
b. Its origins were only influenced by Judaism.
c. The Arabian people had been exposed to various religions for centuries and were influenced by them.
d. Islam sprang out of a religious vacuum.
Answer: c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following best exemplifies the Lockean principle?
a. Future generations do not now exist and may never exist. b. The current generation is required to increase sustainability for the next generation. c. Because we do not know the interests of future generations, we cannot say what rights they have. d. Each generation should leave enough and as good for others.
According to Kant, the only ends worth upholding are:
a. good for themselves. b. objective. c. good for bringing about good consequences. d. "good for themselves" and "objective." e. "objective" and "good for bringing about good consequences."
Advocates of animal rights claim that it is ________ to discriminate against animals merely because they are not human
a. racist b. speciesist c. trivial d. moral