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(C) the tendency of monarchs to pursue their
own self-interests to the detriment of
their subjects
(D) the theory that power corrupts and that
absolute power corrupts absolutely
(E) an attempt by some monarchs to have
themselves established as objects of divine
worship
5. The religion that has influenced the greatest
number of people in East Asia is
(A) Buddhism
(B) Christianity
(C) Hinduism
(D) Islam
(E) Transcendentalism
6. All of the following are tenets of the social-
ism espoused by Karl Marx EXCEPT
(A) governments must forever remain strong in
order to protect workers from exploitation
(B) the course of history is ultimately deter-
mined by underlying economic conditions
(C) capitalists exploit workers by retaining
the surplus value of goods produced
(D) historical change is the result of a
struggle between social classes
(E) the proletariat will eventually overthrow
the bourgeoisie
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■ SAT II Subject Tests
7. An underdeveloped region that is under the for-
mal control and government of an imperialist
country is referred to as a
(A) concession
(B) sphere of influence
(C) protectorate
(D) colony
(E) satellite
8. By what authority does one monk presume to stand
against the common faith of the entire Church and
the opinion of all Christendom? He insists that the
Word of God revealed in the Bible is alone authori-
tative. He argues that no Church Father, not even
the pope, has the right to teach something that can-
not be demonstrated from Scripture. And he even
posted his criticisms of indulgences on the very
door of the church at Wittenberg.
The speaker above is most likely referring to