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Question 1

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate?
 
  a. Witchcraft had been a part of traditional village life.
  b. Traditional witchcraft was divided into two varieties: white and black.
  c. In the Middle Ages, the church began to associate witchcraft with submission to the Devil.
  d. As printed material became more available, persecution of witches decreased.
  e. Witches were thought to sacrifice infants.

Question 2

How could the world be understood according to Descartes?
 
  a. By the same principles inherent in mathematical thinking
  b. By quiet contemplation and following of the Scriptures
  c. By mystical experiences
  d. By interpreting dreams and applying that knowledge to our everyday lives
  e. By incorporating the mind with the body



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