Christian missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands in the nineteenth century taught native children that their traditional cultural activities were __________

A. gifts from God
B. to be honored and respected
C. barbaric and uncivilized
D. similar to those of the ancient Hebrews


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

a. Subcultural groups always have separate religious affiliations. b. Ethnic groups live outside of national borders. c. Subcultural groups have biological differences that ethnic groups do not have. d. Ethnic groups collectively and publicly identify themselves as distinct. e. Subcultural groups collectively and publicly identify themselves as distinct.

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Which of the following was a result of the growing demand for sugar in Europe?

A. The transatlantic slave trade developed. B. Capitalism expanded to the rest of the world. C. The independent indigenous nations of Mexico and South America, which grew sugarcane, became more powerful. D. Sugar-producing nations moved from the periphery to the core of the world system. E. English peasants who grew sugarcane became members of the bourgeoisie.

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The House of Lords in Great Britain differs from the House of common because membership in the House of Lords is

a. based on intellect b. inherited through families c. limited to those individuals who have already served in the house of commons d. based on religious affiliation and achieved status

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