The two key terms in the popular Chinese self-strengthening formulation Zhongxue wei ti and Xixue wei yong meant “Chinese studies for the essence” and “Western studies for the __________.”

a. Future of China.
b. Dutch science in Japan.
c. Practical application.
d. Resistance to foreigners.


c. Practical application.

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In his response to Luther, Erasmus claims that __________.

A. despite their flaws, trained clergy are more likely to be competent than the laity B. criticism of the clergy is mostly unwarranted C. laypeople can interpret scripture as well as ordained priests D. scripture is, at its heart, only knowable by those who believe in Christ

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Which body carried out the policies in the Reign of Terror?

A. the Legislative Assembly B. the Convention C. the Committee of Public Safety D. the Estates General

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Most of the New South's iron and steel industry was concentrated in

a. central Georgia. b. northern Alabama. c. southern Mississippi. d. eastern Tennessee. e. Texas

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All of the following characteristics significantly influenced whether a particular colonist was accused of practicing witchcraft during the Salem witch trials EXCEPT _____

A) social class B) gender C) profession D) religiosity E) age

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