In what ways did Baroque-era thinkers go further than their Renaissance counterparts?
What will be an ideal response?
In your answer, give examples of Baroque thinkers and their ideas.. Discuss Francis Bacon and his scientific method, Descartes and his rational approach, and Hobbes and his ideas in Leviathan.
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Which of the following conditions in Britain allowed for the development of industry?
A) extensive physical and financial resources B) nobles who felt that business pursuits were suspect C) determination to rule the world D) reverence for the scholar but not the artisan E) lack of willingness to take risks
What outlet did Greek women have as a source of power in public life?
A) Spartan women became warriors alongside their men. B) Women frequently acted as priestesses in Greek religion. C) Rural women would conduct business inside the poleis. D) Athenian women enjoyed citizenship and all the rights associated with such status. E) They were responsible for some of the greatest scientific achievements of the Greeks.
Government under the Qing Dynasty
A. abandoned all of its Manchu roots. B. gave Europeans preference over Chinese for civil service positions. C. was actually no different than it had been under the Ming. D. saw compromises made in the civil service examination system as positions were increasingly assigned to candidates who purchased their degrees. E. although a dyarchy, in reality favored the Chinese over the Manchus.
What regions saw a boom in emigration to the United States in the 1980s?
A. Australia and Africa B. Africa and Europe C. Europe and Latin America D. Asia and Latin America