In 1943 the Russian army secretly massacred 5,000 Polish officers in the Katyn Forest
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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The new outlook developed among the townspeople of the High Middle Ages included a
a. counterforce to Christian otherworldliness. b. new respect for manual labor and trade. c. revived civic spirit reminiscent of active citizenship in Greco-Roman times. d. growing interest in secular education. e. all of the above
Which of the following was a long-term consequence of the influx of gold and silver from the New World into Spain? a. The Spanish government funded domestic social programs that substantially raised the standard of living ofthe peasant masses
b. Rapid inflation led to an unfavorable balance of trade and the collapse of many businesses. c. The ready availability of investment capital at low interest rates led to the expansion and modernization ofSpanish industries. d. The Spanish government became complacent and failed to defend the nation's interests against theaggressive Dutch and English.
The slave revolt in the late Republic, which created a large crisis, was led by
a. Spartacus. b. Crassus. c. Marcus Aurelius. d. Scipio Africanus. e. Tiberius Gracchus.
Prince Henry of Portugal dedicated much of his career to
A. conquering the Canary Islands. B. finding a sea route to the Far East. C. financing discovery expeditions. D. developing better charts and navigation tools.