Identify the term that refers to an important archaeological discovery which helps to trace human origins in East Africa:
a) Australopithecine
b) Yoruba
c) Congo
d) transatlantic
Answer: a
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A) The Wealth of Nations B) On the Movement of the Heart and Blood C) The Second Treatise on Government D) The Encyclopedia
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a. independent farmers and planters b. planters and industrialists c. factory workers and industrialists d. professionals and industrialists e. slaves and professionals
Was socialism successful in Russia?
A) During years of famine and mass murder, Soviet industry boomed, thanks to the combination of socialist planning and state exploitation of labor that made rapid modernization possible. B) The Soviet Union still carriers the moniker of the first socialist country. C) Long term, it failed as the will of people cannot be subjugated by the state forever, but initially, it was a success. D) It was a supreme success once collectivization was put in place. E) It was never a success by Marxist standards.
Which of the following statements about West African slavery is most accurate?
a. Gang labor of the sort that would be used in New World plantations was unknown in West Africa. b. Because slaves were seen as integral members of their master’s household, they could not be sold to other masters. c. Because of the threat of revolt, slaves were only used for domestic and agricultural services, and were never employed in military or political capacities. d. The status of slaves varied across a wide spectrum depending on the services they provided.