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According to Christian beliefs, Jesus was sent to Earth to

A
to promote peace and love
B
to save mankind from sin
C
to inspire belief in God
D
to unify people of the world
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Which statement describes a characteristic of Sparta’s religion?

A
Sparta did not hold religious festivals.
B
Artemis was the patron goddess of Sparta.
C
Artemis was the urban goddess of Sparta.
D
Sparta worshipped only one god, Artemis.
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Spartan life mainly focused on

A
education.
B
the military.
C
culture.
D
citizenship.
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Early Christians were persecuted for their beliefs. Which belief in particular made others suspicious of Christians?

A
their refusal to worship Roman gods
B
their belief in the afterlife
C
their belief that Jesus was the son of God
D
their acceptance of Judaism
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Jesus selected twelve men to be his disciples. What was their main role?

A
to be Jesus’s confidants
B
to stop the persecution of Christians
C
to spread Jesus’s teachings
D
to convert Romans
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How was Julius Caesar killed?

A
He died in battle leading troops.
B
He was assassinated by senators.
C
He lost a duel against a rival.
D
He was poisoned by his soldiers.
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What was the most important factor that created changes in the Minoan civilization?

A
They developed large cities and created great palaces.
B
They developed a system of writing that resembled hieroglyphics.
C
They were a seagoing power influenced by ideas outside Greece.
D
They had natural resources to forge the bronze objects they made for trading.
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What was the writing system of the Minoan called?

A
Arabic
B
hieroglyphics
C
linear A
D
characters
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What impact did the caliphs have on the spread of Islam?

A
The caliphs’ rule kept Islam limited to the Arabian Peninsula.
B
The clans’ conflict over the caliphs’ control restricted the growth of Islam.
C
Caliphs came and went too quickly to have any significant impact on Islam.
D
Caliphs were able to spread Islam as far as Europe and India.
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In what way has Roman culture influenced Western civilization?

A
Most people have adopted the Roman religion.
B
Modern architects have adopted Roman techniques.
C
Educated people are expected to speak Latin.
D
Arches of triumph are found in all American cities.
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Who led the Athenian Empire?

A
Aristotle
B
Hippocrates
C
Pericles
D
Socrates
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The teachings of Jesus could be best described as a focus on acceptance and love for

A
all, especially the poor and weak
B
true believers above all others.
C
those who became Christian.
D
Roman officials, to win their approval.
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What type of bureaucracy did the caliphate create?

A
a bureaucracy where only Muslims held all positions of power
B
a bureaucracy where only non-Muslims were recruited for the army
C
a bureaucracy where non-Muslims held all positions of power
D
a bureaucracy where Muslims equally shared the spoils of war
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How did Muslim cities promote the sharing and diffusion of scientific knowledge across various cultures?

A
through the construction of mosques
B
through the construction of libraries
C
through the practice of calligraphy
D
through the practice of algebra

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