In what way is Buddhist monasticism different from Christian monasticism?
a. Its focus is on learning and copying scripture.
b. Its clergy were subject to monastic discipline.
c. Its focus is on prayer and worship
d. It includes secular literature and learning.
b
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Eighteenth-century slave masters were reluctant to allow their slaves to become Christians because they __________
A) believed slaves could not understand Christian teachings B) wanted to keep Africans and whites as far from each other as possible C) did not want to see Christianity influenced by African religions D) feared Christianity would give the slaves dangerous ideas about freedom and equality
Which statement best describes how rural people adapted to industrial wage labor?
a. Most adjusted quickly because the high wages were worth the dangerous working conditions. b. They adjusted quickly and enjoyed the shorter days and easier work. c. They adjusted quickly because the factory schedule was similar to a farming schedule. d. They adjusted slowly and resisted factory discipline through tardiness, absenteeism, and drunkenness. e. Most adjusted slowly because labor unions worked to make the transition to full-time factory work a gradual one.
In the mid-1990s, a group of __________, who became known as "the oligarchs," rose to prominence in Russia.
A. military commanders B. extremely wealthy individuals C. religious zealots D. foreign business leaders
"Unlike last year, this year we have a cooperative manager" is an example of _______
A) contrast B) instance C) comparison D) illustration