In the Roman Empire, "Feelings of Loneliness, Anxiety, Impotence, Alienation

question 65

Multiple Choice

In the Roman Empire, "feelings of loneliness, anxiety, impotence, alienation and boredom" led to

• A)a retreat of rationalism in society as a whole and the dwindling of creative genius.
• B)philosophers seeking escape from this world through union with a divine presence.
• C)the growing popularity of mystery religions.
• D)growing interest in the occult, alchemy, astrology, and magic.
• E)All of these

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