Who is credited with bringing awareness of the heliocentric nature of the solar system into Western civilization?
a. Aristotle
b. Galileo
c. Columbus
d. Copernicus
e. Descartes
Answer: d. Copernicus
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Why was there friction between the Mexican government and Anglo-American settlers in Texas?
a. Many Anglo-American settlers refused to convert to Catholicism. b. The Mexican government denied Anglo-American settlers the right to own land. c. Many Anglo-American settlers refused to pay taxes. d. The Mexican government required Anglo-American settlers to join the army.
After the Revolutionary War, why did many American Loyalists who returned to England feel betrayed?
A) They were treated as second-class citizens in England. B) They were denied any monetary compensation for their sacrifices. C) They were viewed as traitors by the native-born English. D) They were viewed as foreigners by the native-born English. E) They were put in prisons because they would not pay their debts.
When the author says that in the contemporary world messages about goods are all pervasive, he means that ______.
A. advertising has increasingly filled up the spaces of our daily existence B. consumerism is not as important as it once was C. advertising has become less important than the actual product being sold D. the dominant culture of the country has shifted and is focused more on quality of products than availability
At the end of the Vedic period, the authority of the Brahmins was challenged by individuals seeking new spiritual answers. What was the result of this challenge?
What will be an ideal response?