Which of the following is Tycho Brahe's major contribution to science?
A. He created a vast body of astronomical data from which his successors could work.
B. He did groundbreaking scientific research in which he suggested that Mercury and Venus revolved around the sun.
C. He proved Copernicus's research incorrect and published his own geocentric findings.
D. He proved that the moon and other planets revolved around the earth.
Answer: A
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Which of the following is true about blacks in business in the late nineteenth century?
A) Some blacks had the opportunity to rise within white-owned corporations. B) In order to succeed in business, blacks generally had to cater to other blacks. C) Many blacks were able to succeed with whites by being totally subservient. D) Blacks actually had no businesses of their own during the late nineteenth century.
Which one of the following is NOT true of postwar Britain?
A) Unemployment fell dramatically. B) The Labour Party replaced the Liberals as the main opposition to the Conservatives. C) Further democratization occurred. D) Britain was eager to see Germany return to its prewar prosperity. E) Britain resisted defensive alliances with France.
Chinwe, an African boy, lives with other immigrant members of his tribe in a remote Asian country. The government of that country has recently levied strict rules against African immigrants that would force Chinwe and his tribe to look for refuge in another country. This initiative by the government is an example of _____
A) ethnic containment B) ethnic devolution C) ethnic cleansing D) perestroika E) glasnost
Who established a small community of men who dedicated their lives to constant prayer?
A. Benedict B. Patrick C. Gregory D. Constantine E. Bede