One of the most important inventions of the late eighteenth century that spurred forward Western navigation was the
a. astrolabe.
b. chronometer.
c. magnetic compass.
d. sextant.
b
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An early Japanese industrial success in the Meiji era was the production of
a. cotton textiles. b. silk textiles. c. pottery. d. dried fish.
Characterize the "competing visions" the Federalists and the Republicans had for the country during the 1790s. Which side do you believe had the better vision, and why?
What will be an ideal response?
As a result of early Tang rule,
a. Chinese cultural development was stifled. b. Buddhist influence helped to produce a blossoming of Chinese culture. c. Buddhist monastic activities were curtailed. d. internal weakness became endemic throughout China. e. Nestorian beliefs became dominant in the Yangtze Valley.
What was the purpose of pyramids in Mesoamerican cultures and how does this compare to other societies known for pyramid construction?
What will be an ideal response?