All of the following statements about the ancient Greek concept of humankind are true EXCEPT
a. human beings have a capacity for rational thought and a need for freedom.
b. nature follows consistent rules that could, and should, be grasped by human reason.
c. unlike Hebrews, the Greeks found little intrinsic worth either in the individual or in humankind as a whole.
d. the Greeks stressed human dignity but grounded it in the ability of individuals to think for themselves and bear responsibility for their actions.
e. the Greeks broke with the mythopoeic worldview of older civilizations.
c
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a. focused on many topics other than economic policy. b. changed the style of political campaigns and shifted the positions of both major parties. c. centered on labor issues. d. all of the above
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant?
A) It was marked by great strides for African American civil rights. B) It was infamous for economic chicanery and corruption. C) It was focused on efforts to clean up the government. D) It was noticeable for instituting civil service reform. E) It was marked by the ability to redistribute land to freed slaves.
Which of the following became independent as the "Bear Flag Republic"?
a. Texas b. California c. Florida d. Oregon e. New Mexico
Towns were attractive to monarchs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT they ________
A. provided a ready source of educated bureaucrats B. had lawyers who knew Roman law C. were good sources of money D. lessened the king's need to rely on the nobility E. contained vast quantities of loyal soldiers