Which of the following best describes the belief system known as Shinto?
A. a polytheistic system similar in character to Hinduism
B. a belief system in which ancestral and other spirits inhabit the natural world and have a great deal of influence over events
C. a philosophical system based on reason and experimentation similar to that practiced by the ancient Greeks
D. a type of monotheistic derivative of Christianity and Islam
Answer: B
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Which culture formed the first state in Mesoamerica?
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A) Spanish Florida B) French Louisiana C) Indian Territory D) the Dutch West Indies
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a. cosmetics b. jewelry c. relics d. holy water