A significant reason that the Greeks in the Hellenistic Age felt out of place in cosmopolitan life was that
a. their accomplishments seemed insignificant by comparison.
b. their gods were not seen as being truly comparable to more awesome gods of other cultures.
c. they felt their culture was no longer the most superior in the world, threatening their sense of identity.
d. some of the other cultures they encountered were wealthier than Hellenistic ones.
e. they felt the unification of other nations and empires was a significant political accomplishment.
c
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In which religion was the ultimate goal to achieve an extinction of all sense of self in a mystical state called nirvana?
a. Jainism b. Judaism c. Buddhism d. Dualism
Progressive diplomacy embodied all of the following EXCEPT
A. a belief in the superiority of Anglo-American institutions, and therefore in America's mission to help civilize the non-Western world. B. a nationalistic commitment to avoid intervention in any foreign country. C. a belief in moralism in international affairs. D. a pragmatic commitment to preserving and enlarging opportunities for international trade.
The Socratic Method involves the
A) belief in a higher truth that is attainable through the quest for knowledge. B) observation and collection of data in order to find knowledge. C) belief that knowledge can only ensue from doubt. D) belief in a higher truth that is attainable through the quest for knowledge, and observation and collection of data in order to find knowledge. E) belief in a higher truth that is attainable through the quest for knowledge and belief that knowledge can only ensue from doubt.