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imowrer

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According to the chapter, sports fans watching the Olympic Games unite behind their flag and their athletes because
 
  a. the Olympics can be seen as a stylized world war in which nations win or lose.
  b. the Olympics have replaced war as a place for nations to conquer territory.
  c. people of all nations enjoy sports at every level.
  d. sports are the only way to indoctrinate citizens with national pride.

Question 2

Marx called religion the opiate of the masses because
 
  a. opium was served during Mass in the Russian Orthodox Church.
  b. people feel better after attending religious services and, therefore, have the strength to combat injustice.
  c. he was both highly religious and an opium addict.
  d. he said it persuades people to accept an unjust system rather than work to change it.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. the Olympics can be seen as a stylized world war in which nations win or lose.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. he said it persuades people to accept an unjust system rather than work to change it.


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