In 1906, the Chinese government abolished the civil service examinations.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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In 1951, President Truman removed General Douglas MacArthur from command of United Nations forces in Korea, because MacArthur:
a) refused to follow orders and publicly endorsed escalation of the war b) intended to devastate Hanoi and Beijing with atomic bombs c) deeply offended South Korea by ignoring that nation's generals d) had lost much of South Korea
The United States formally recognized the Soviet Union in 1933 because
A) it believed formal recognition would help foster a peaceful Europe. B) it hoped the Soviet Union would be an ally against growing fascism in Europe. C) in exchange, the Soviet Union promised not to pursue expansion. D) in exchange, the Soviet Union promised to hold free elections. E) it hoped the Soviet Union would become another market for American goods.
Which of the following is not correct about the pyramids?
A. They were tombs for the pharaohs. B. They were constructed during the Middle Kingdom. C. They were symbols of royal power. D. The most magnificent of the pyramids was constructed about 2500 BCE E. Pyramids were filled with boats, food, weapons, and games.
Professional mass sporting events provided people with
A. "bread and circuses," as both Marx and Bismarck, ironically, noted. B. a direct, participatory role in the events they attended. C. highly organized activities with extensive rules and officials to enforce them. D. professional rugby matches staged by the American League. E. an extension of their normal Sunday religious activities.