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Which of the following statements about the Pharisees is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about the Pharisees is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about the Pharisees is FALSE?
 
  a. The Pharisees believed in an afterlife, a late belief probably imported from Persia.
  b. Like the Sadducees, the Pharisees believed in a strict int

Twitchin   120   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

John the Baptist was likely once a/an

John the Baptist was likely once a/an

John the Baptist was likely once a/an
 
  a. Sadducee.
  b. Pharisee.
  c. Zealot.
  d. Essene.
  e. Christian.

ub|k   87   1 Reply

Aseize

What made the construction of Gothic cathedrals possible?

What made the construction of Gothic cathedrals possible?

What made the construction of Gothic cathedrals possible?
 
  a. The barrel vault
  b. The rediscovery of cement
  c. New types of glass making
  d. Classical columns
  e. Pointed arches

ub|k   52   1 Reply

Celestial

Which of the following statements would be inconsistent with the text's summary of Jesus' teaching ...

Which of the following statements would be inconsistent with the text's summary of Jesus' teaching ...

Which of the following statements would be inconsistent with the text's summary of Jesus' teaching on ethics?
 
  a. Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.
  b. Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is

judoca24   81   1 Reply

Aseize

All of the following is true of the Romans who ruled Palestine EXCEPT

All of the following is true of the Romans who ruled Palestine EXCEPT

All of the following is true of the Romans who ruled Palestine EXCEPT
 
  a. they had great interest in Jewish intrareligious disputes.
  b. they assigned Jesus a punishment consistent with someone guilty of high treaso

pattiluce   83   1 Reply

Celestial

The term Gentiles derives from the

The term Gentiles derives from the

The term Gentiles derives from the
 
  a. Latin word for nation.
  b. Hebrew word for other.
  c. Greek word for followers.
  d. Aramaic word for heretics.
  e. Latin word for meek.

pattiluce   151   1 Reply

swake

Buildings in medieval cities were constructed mostly of stone.

Buildings in medieval cities were constructed mostly of stone.

Buildings in medieval cities were constructed mostly of stone.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Rodas   70   1 Reply

swake

University students took lengthy oral exams at the culmination of their studies.

University students took lengthy oral exams at the culmination of their studies.

University students took lengthy oral exams at the culmination of their studies.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

pattiluce   55   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

As an enlightened despot, Napoleon did all of the following except

As an enlightened despot, Napoleon did all of the following except

As an enlightened despot, Napoleon did all of the following except
 
  a. preserve equality under the law.
  b. open careers to men of talent.
  c. preserve political liberty.
  d. promote secular ed

ub|k   35   1 Reply

Okaztle

The Christian martyr Blandina was

The Christian martyr Blandina was

The Christian martyr Blandina was
 
  a. Marcus Aurelius' daughter.
  b. an aristocratic woman from Spain.
  c. a prominent merchant's wife from Rome.
  d. a young slave from Gaul.
  e. a

ankahukuk   89   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

As Christianity came to be accepted in the Roman Empire, all of the following occurred EXCEPT

As Christianity came to be accepted in the Roman Empire, all of the following occurred EXCEPT

As Christianity came to be accepted in the Roman Empire, all of the following occurred EXCEPT
 
  a. Christianity became officially tolerated in A.D. 313 by the Edict of Milan.
  b. favorable legislation accelerated the

Twitchin   113   1 Reply

Legend.

Which statement best describes the state of France when the rule of the Capetians began at the end ...

Which statement best describes the state of France when the rule of the Capetians began at the end ...

Which statement best describes the state of France when the rule of the Capetians began at the end of the tenth century?
 
  a. France was the most powerful country in Europe.
  b. The French king only controlled an are

ub|k   64   1 Reply

Okaztle

After his defeat in Waterloo, Napoleon was exiled to

After his defeat in Waterloo, Napoleon was exiled to

After his defeat in Waterloo, Napoleon was exiled to
 
  a. Saint Helena Island.
  b. Fernando Po.
  c. Azores.
  d. Canary Island.
  e. the Island of Corsica.

Rodas   64   1 Reply

Celestial

The monastic rules, which became standard for Eastern Orthodox Christianity, were created by

The monastic rules, which became standard for Eastern Orthodox Christianity, were created by

The monastic rules, which became standard for Eastern Orthodox Christianity, were created by
 
  a. Saint Benedict.
  b. Saint Basil.
  c. Saint Pachomius.
  d. Saint Dmitrius.
  e. Saint S

Twitchin   108   1 Reply

Aseize

Which statement best characterizes the outcome of the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa?

Which statement best characterizes the outcome of the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa?

Which statement best characterizes the outcome of the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa?
 
  a. Spanish Muslims achieved an important victory.
  b. The Franks lost their last foothold in Spain.
  c. A new Muslim k

ankahukuk   78   1 Reply

Celestial

According to the author, Napoleon's deep impact on European history was that

According to the author, Napoleon's deep impact on European history was that

According to the author, Napoleon's deep impact on European history was that
 
  a. his hubris would deter future would-be conquerors.
  b. his tyranny discredited revolutionary ideals throughout Europe.
  c.

pattiluce   83   1 Reply

doctorfede

Frederick Barbarossa's defeat at Legnano in 1176, ended his attempt to control which area?

Frederick Barbarossa's defeat at Legnano in 1176, ended his attempt to control which area?

Frederick Barbarossa's defeat at Legnano in 1176, ended his attempt to control which area?
 
  a. The principalities of the Rhineland
  b. The Duchy of Burgundy
  c. The towns in northern Italy
  d.

ub|k   57   1 Reply

doctorfede

In the first half of the eleventh century, Kievan society was dominated by

In the first half of the eleventh century, Kievan society was dominated by

In the first half of the eleventh century, Kievan society was dominated by
 
  a. noble landowners.
  b. Mongol overlords.
  c. Byzantine aristocrats.
  d. Roman Catholic bishops.
  e. Tata

ub|k   86   1 Reply

Aseize

In the thirteenth century, the ____ conquered Russia.

In the thirteenth century, the ____ conquered Russia.

In the thirteenth century, the ____ conquered Russia.
 
  a. Vikings
  b. Huns
  c. Swedes
  d. Poles
  e. Mongols

ub|k   60   1 Reply

doctorfede

What was a consequence of the secularization of bishops and abbots in the Early Middle Ages?

What was a consequence of the secularization of bishops and abbots in the Early Middle Ages?

What was a consequence of the secularization of bishops and abbots in the Early Middle Ages?
 
  a. The collapse of Christian worship in many places
  b. Greater popular respect for the church
  c. A decline i

judoca24   49   1 Reply

Aseize

The Visigoths' attack on Rome in 410 prompted

The Visigoths' attack on Rome in 410 prompted

The Visigoths' attack on Rome in 410 prompted
 
  a. Saint Jerome's translation of the Bible.
  b. Saint Augustine's The City of God.
  c. Saint Benedict's monastic rule.
  d. Saint Ambrose's condemn

pattiluce   91   1 Reply

Okaztle

Which of the following inventions introduced flexibility in the location of factories?

Which of the following inventions introduced flexibility in the location of factories?

Which of the following inventions introduced flexibility in the location of factories?
 
  a. railroads
  b. Hydro-electric power plants
  c. water frame spinning
  d. The steam engine
  e.

Twitchin   36   1 Reply

doctorfede

What issue was at stake in the Investiture Controversy?

What issue was at stake in the Investiture Controversy?

What issue was at stake in the Investiture Controversy?
 
  a. The meaning of the communion sacrament
  b. The nature of the Holy Spirit in the Trinity
  c. Who could bestow a church position on a man
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judoca24   47   1 Reply

Legend.

With which king did Gregory VII come into conflict with during the Investiture Controversy?

With which king did Gregory VII come into conflict with during the Investiture Controversy?

With which king did Gregory VII come into conflict with during the Investiture Controversy?
 
  a. Henry IV
  b. Henry II
  c. Frederick I
  d. William
  e. Frederick II

ub|k   53   1 Reply

Celestial

The Byzantine ruler who initiated the iconoclastic struggle by ordering the destruction of Christian ...

The Byzantine ruler who initiated the iconoclastic struggle by ordering the destruction of Christian ...

The Byzantine ruler who initiated the iconoclastic struggle by ordering the destruction of Christian images was
 
  a. Irene.
  b. Leo III.
  c. Justinian.
  d. Theodora.
  e. Heraclius.

pattiluce   119   1 Reply

doctorfede

The sacramental system of the Catholic Church

The sacramental system of the Catholic Church

The sacramental system of the Catholic Church
 
  a. would not be clearly defined until the fifteenth century.
  b. made the church an integral part of the people's lives from birth to death.
  c. was deemed u

ankahukuk   57   1 Reply

Celestial

In an Islamic state (Multiple Choice)

In an Islamic state (Multiple Choice)

In an Islamic state
 
  a. there was no separation between secular and spiritual authority.
  b. rule was rarely theocratic.
  c. the Koran regulated spiritual life, but not government and society.
 

ub|k   109   1 Reply

Legend.

The Chartist reform movement in England fought for all of the following except

The Chartist reform movement in England fought for all of the following except

The Chartist reform movement in England fought for all of the following except
 
  a. universal manhood suffrage.
  b. bi-annual meetings for members of parliament.
  c. the secret ballot.
  d. aboli

Twitchin   52   1 Reply

doctorfede

Romantics were most interested in

Romantics were most interested in

Romantics were most interested in
 
  a. developing academic rules for the writing of poetry.
  b. applying laws of nature to the natural setting that was the subject of poetry.
  c. composing musical fugues.

judoca24   57   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

The Spanish kingdoms treated conquered Muslim populations in the same way.

The Spanish kingdoms treated conquered Muslim populations in the same way.

The Spanish kingdoms treated conquered Muslim populations in the same way.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

pattiluce   65   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

Many romantics saw a dark side of the unconsciousness and were often compared to

Many romantics saw a dark side of the unconsciousness and were often compared to

Many romantics saw a dark side of the unconsciousness and were often compared to
 
  a. Aristotle.
  b. Freud.
  c. William Blake
  d. Dante
  e. Hume

judoca24   53   1 Reply

Legend.

Where did Roman urban institutions prove to be the most durable?

Where did Roman urban institutions prove to be the most durable?

Where did Roman urban institutions prove to be the most durable?
 
  a. Britain
  b. Gaul (France)
  c. Germany
  d. Italy
  e. Spain

ub|k   101   1 Reply

Aseize

Which of the following shows the dark side of romanticism?

Which of the following shows the dark side of romanticism?

Which of the following shows the dark side of romanticism?
 
  a. It served as background to the extreme nationalism of the twentieth century.
  b. It promoted drama and poetry.
  c. It supported the idea that

judoca24   47   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

In his The Consolation of Philosophy, Boethius stated a basic tenet of classical humanism when he ...

In his The Consolation of Philosophy, Boethius stated a basic tenet of classical humanism when he ...

In his The Consolation of Philosophy, Boethius stated a basic tenet of classical humanism when he said
 
  a. no tyrant can ever disturb the peculiar restfulness which is the property of a mind that hangs together upon the firm b

Rodas   95   1 Reply

Aseize

The term Young Hegelians refers to

The term Young Hegelians refers to

The term Young Hegelians refers to
 
  a. the docents at the University of Berlin who followed their master teacher.
  b. former students of Hegel who spread his ideas in the German gymnasiums.
  c. those who

judoca24   46   1 Reply

Celestial

Which of the following contributed to peasant discontent in France?

Which of the following contributed to peasant discontent in France?

Which of the following contributed to peasant discontent in France?
 
  a. The Ciompi movement
  b. The Avignon Papacy
  c. The Conciliar Movement
  d. The Hundred Years' War
  e. The Great

ub|k   57   1 Reply

doctorfede

How did merchants and manufacturers respond to the economic tribulations of the fourteenth century? ...

How did merchants and manufacturers respond to the economic tribulations of the fourteenth century? ...

How did merchants and manufacturers respond to the economic tribulations of the fourteenth century?
 
  a. Increasing their prices
  b. Restricting competition and resisting the demands of the lower classes
 

Twitchin   96   1 Reply

Celestial

Vassalage includes all the following EXCEPT

Vassalage includes all the following EXCEPT

Vassalage includes all the following EXCEPT
 
  a. an oath of loyalty originating in the ancient German custom of swearing allegiance to the head of war-band.
  b. the vassal pledges military service, among other things

Twitchin   508   1 Reply

Legend.

In feudalism, kings (Multiple Choice)

In feudalism, kings (Multiple Choice)

In feudalism, kings
 
  a. were considered to be the chief lords.
  b. often were less powerful than other nobles.
  c. were part of a complex hierarchy of oaths and power.
  d. were theoretically th

pattiluce   103   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

One may correctly say that nineteenth-century liberals

One may correctly say that nineteenth-century liberals

One may correctly say that nineteenth-century liberals
 
  a. were followers of de Tocqueville.
  b. never engaged in revolutions.
  c. wanted political power to be concentrated in the hands of the masses.

ub|k   67   1 Reply

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