The period from about 0 to about 500 C.E. in the Roman Empire is best characterized as a period of __________
A) rapid decay
B) ups and downs
C) steady decline
D) stability
Answer: B
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How do economic crises today compare to the Panic of 1837?
a. The Panic of 1837 was caused by Andrew Jackson's laissez-faire policies; today politicians regulate commerce more, avoiding panics and recessions. b. The Panic of 1837 was caused by international fluctuations; today panics and recessions are localized within regions and countries. c. Like the Panic of 1837, panics and recessions today are caused by international fluctuations natural to a capitalistic economy. d. Like the Panic of 1837, panics and recessions today are caused by tight governmental controls on commerce. e. Like the Panic of 1837, panics and recessions today are the primary cause of presidents losing reelection campaigns.
Which statement best describes the ancient city of Çatal Huyuk?
a. Çatal Huyuk was a farming community located in Greece. b. Çatal Huyuk was a Neolithic walled community in which people traded with each other. c. Çatal Huyuk was a large city with an elaborate water and sewer system. d. Çatal Huyuk was an autocracy in which ruling religious elders exercise all political power. e. Çatal Huyuk was the capitol of Egypt during the Old Kingdom.
The Chinese philosopher Xunzi wrote that if a person attempted to cure rheumatism by beating a drum and sacrificing a pig to the gods, then
a. the rheumatism would be cured. b. the rheumatism would get better, but the person would not be happy. c. the drum would be worn out, and the pig would be gone. d. the rheumatism would not get better because the person should have played a flute and sacrificed a chicken instead.
As a result of the Great Awakening:
A) more slaves became Christian. B) African religions strongly revived in the South. C) masters forcibly converted many slaves to Christianity. D) many whites and blacks became Roman Catholics.