Why did Freud consider his theories a "great blow to human pride?"
a. Human cravings for grandiosity were raised to higher levels.
b. Humanity was exalted as the center of the universe.
c. It emphasized the theory of creationism that had been under attack in the Western World.
d. The id rather than the ego controlled individuals.
e. Sex was a minor and controllable drive in the conduct and actions of humanity.
d
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What was the significance of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest?
A) It accelerated the process of Romanization throughout the Mediterranean region. B) It triggered a number of uprisings that led to the collapse of the Roman Empire. C) It initiated a century-long period of Roman expansion into central and eastern Europe. D) It established the Rhine River as the line dividing the Roman Empire and Germania.
Enlightenment philosophes
a. advocated the abolition of slavery. b. had mixed attitudes towards slavery. c. believed that slavery was a necessary evil. d. thought slavery was not a pressing problem. e. coupled slavery with the institution of private property.
Which of the following statements best defines the domino theory?
a) If one country falls to communism, others in the region will fall, too b) Communism will topple the global economy c) Communism will cause the fall of the US d) Socialist governments at a threat to freedom
According to the Powell Doctrine, the conditions under which the United States might go to war include
A) having the support of the United Nations. B) having a clear exit strategy. C) having the ultimate goal of enforcing peace. D) being attacked first. E) being willing to sacrifice many lives.