Factors that contributed to the growing appeal of Christianity include all of the following EXCEPT
a. a decline of rationalism and self-reliance.
b. a general lack of compassion for suffering in Greco-Roman society.
c. the inability of the aristocratic values of Greco-Roman civilization to offer common people hope, a sense of dignity and inner strength.
d. the failure of Greco-Roman thought to provide for the emotional needs of many people.
e. the collapse of the mystery cult tradition and the declining popularity of astrology and magic.
e
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The "Era of Good Feelings" was noted for the
A) absence of organized political parties opposing each other. B) return to the political and economic philosophy of Jefferson. C) exceptionally strong leadership by Monroe as head of his party. D) absence of any divisive political and economic issues.
The Declaration of Independence did NOT
a. invoke the natural rights of humankind to justify revolt. b. provide a long list of allegedly tyrannical actions by King George III. c. explain the reasons for revolt to "a candid world." d. blame the British Parliament and public for oppressing Americans. e. charge the king with inciting Indian hostility.
During the Mauryan Dynasty,
a. the government extensively regulated economic activities. b. the rulers showed no interest in major religious developments. c. women were able to own and inherit land and one, Omione, even reigned for years. d. Ashoka created and publicized the ideas of karma and irgun. e. Alexander built a city on the Ganges.
The first Old World settlers in what would become the United States may have been slaves attached to a colonizing mission led in 1526 by whom?
a. Lucas Vasquez de Allyón b. San Miguel de Gualdape c. Pánfilo de Narváez d. Robert Keayne