Which of the following most accurately describes Confucius?
a) an active administrator and advisor
b) a religious teacher similar to the Jewish prophets and Buddha
c) Emperor
d) a social philosopher obsessed with the need for order and harmony
Answer: d) a social philosopher obsessed with the need for order and harmony
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In 1829 a northern free black man named Nat Turner published a pamphlet that called for slave rebellion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of these best explains the Great Purges?
A. They were a natural outgrowth of the Bolshevik takeover. B. They were the kind of revolution foreseen by Marx. C. They were a reaction to the Versailles settlement. D. They were largely the product of Stalin's own fears and goals.
Protest against British economic policies sometimes led to increased commercial opportunities and competition. How did this impact the practice of slavery?
a) Slavery in the colonies grew along with the scale of agriculture. b) Slavery all but disappeared in the colonies as industry developed. c) Slavery became less rigid as the population grew. d) Former slaves gained a major stake in the colonial assemblies.
From 1899 to 1910, why were three-quarters of all new immigrants men?
a. Because most groups considered their time in America as a temporary way to make money. b. Because the men came first to establish themselves and a home before sending for wives and children. c. Because women were reluctant to leave their homelands. d. Because resources were scarce and families could only afford to send one person. e. All of these choices.