Question

Downfall - Jim Jones lied to the people of his cult and did not fulfill his promises. He held them in Guyana for a very long time and there were allegations that he was holding them there against their will. Jim Jones had so much power and such a great obsession with religion that it went to his head and he only cared about himself. He even began to call himself the "Messiah".

a) True
b) False

Answer 1

The statement is true. Jim Jones lied to his followers, did not fulfill his promises, and called himself the 'Messiah.' The correct answer is a) True.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks whether the statement is true or false regarding Jim Jones, the leader of a cult.

Based on the information provided, the statement is true.

Jim Jones lied to his followers, did not fulfill his promises, and allegedly held them against their will.

He had a great obsession with religion and eventually called himself the "Messiah."

Therefore, the correct answer is a) True.