Like the Tang, the Song instituted a strong central government based on _______ rather than heredity.
a. obeisance
b. hierarchy
c. merit
d. nepotism
c. merit
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Why was George H. W. Bush criticized by many blacks in the 1988 election campaign?
A) African-American leaders said that Bush, if elected, would overturn many black gains in civil rights. B) Bush had accused Jesse Jackson of taking bribes and other types of corruption. C) Bush refused to renounce a very negative ad depicting Willie Horton, a black rapist. D) Bush had wrongly accused Jesse Jackson of sexual harassment and embezzlement.
Osama bin Laden was a citizen of American ally __________
A) Saudi Arabia B) Egypt C) Yemen D) Oman
Which of these is not a true statement about African Americans' support of the Loyalist cause?
a. Some believed the British would grant them freedom from slavery. b. Those who fled to British lines served as soldiers, servants, workers and spies. c. The British used them in all-black regiments battling the Patriots. d. Thousands of black Loyalist supporters were promised and given parcels of land in exchange for service. e. Some were sold back into slavery after the war ended.
As governor of New Jersey, Woodrow Wilson:
a. took a hands-off approach to leadership. b. shocked party leaders by embracing reform issues. c. developed a reputation as a conservative. d. eliminated the corrupt state board of education.