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daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

What is the underlying premise for sociology that was so appealing to the American mind-set?

A) All humans are capable of distinguishing between right and wrong, if the right approach is used with each individual.
B) The study of anthropology will help one predict future human social behavior.
C) If one studied social behavior sufficiently, one could figure out how to alter behavior in positive ways.
D) Humans are social animals whose behavior can be studied to the point of predicting future behavior.
E) By studying human behavior, sociologists can help the government control the population.

Question 2

What was the reason Rome did not immediately seek to control all of the Hellenistic kingdoms?

A) political: Some politicians supported expansion and some did not.
B) economic: There was nothing to be gained in acquiring that territory.
C) social: Romans never tried to incorporate new people into their society.
D) cultural: Romans felt they were superior to Greek society in every way.
E) diplomatic: They wanted to broker a peace between the quarreling Greeks.