Unlike pseudoscientific statements, scientific predictions _______

A. always deal with natural phenomena
B. are found helpful by people
C. try to make sense of the world
D. can be disconfirmed by observations


D

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Sargon I of Akkad established the world's first imperial civilization. 2. The story of the deluge in the Epic of Gilgamesh contains close parallels to the Genesis flood story. 3. The law of retaliation—or lex talionis—found in both the Code of Hammurabi and biblical law, applied to all persons regardless of social status. 4. The Egyptians were the first to design a solar calendar of 365 days. 5. Israel's geographical location played little part in its history.

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Asia Minor is located __________ of the Fertile Crescent

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What group appeals to Native Americans because its members believe that Native Americans are children of the lost tribes of Israel and that Jesus preached in the Americas after his resurrection?

a. Mormons b. Jehovah’s Witnesses c. Catholic missionaries d. Jews

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Match each definition to the corresponding term

a. Baha'i e. orisha b. Cao Dai f. Theosophy c. Thetans g. Wicca d. Bards 1. order of Druids 2. souls of humans 3. modern witches 4. promotes worldwide unity 5. divine wisdom 6. Yoruba spirit 7. High Tower

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