What was the basis for the de' Medici family's source of power in Florence?
A. Operating the first printing press in the city
B. Lorenzo was a powerful lawyer who wrote city charters
C. Cosimo was banker to the Pope
D. Investing in overseas trade
E. Patronizing the arts
Answer: C
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What did Federalists believe about the proper role of elected officials?
A) They should focus on serving the needs of other elected officials first. B) They should respond to shifts in public opinion quickly. C) They should rule on behalf of the people, but be independent of direct popular influence.
All of the following are true of India since attaining independence EXCEPT
A) India has seen a rise in religious intolerance, especially with the Hindus and Muslims, in recent times. B) The Indian National Congress has been the sole ruling party since Indian independence. C) The Sikh minority are demanding autonomy for their Punjabi province. D) India has made investments in technical and professional training to increase the populations economic prosperity. E) India has maintained the largest army in the world and is considered a nuclear power.
Which of the following did NOT occur? In 1917 and 1918, the Bolsheviks
a. gained support by understanding exactly what most ordinary Russians wanted, "Peace, Land and Bread," none of which the Provisional Government could provide. b. rapidly gained support in the soviets. c. staged a coup against the Provisional Government in November 1917. d. ended Russia's participation in World War I. e. peacefully gave up power after they only received 24 percent of the vote in the elections to the Constituent Assembly.
Which of the following is NOT a reason Truman fired General MacArthur?
A. MacArthur called upon Congress to develop an alternative foreign policy. B. MacArthur made public statements against Truman's orders. C. MacArthur wanted a complete military victory over China at any cost. D. MacArthur sought to maintain a Europe-first orientation.