What was Alexandrian scholar Euclid's most famous achievement?
a. He systematized the study of geometry.
b. He calculated the earth's circumference.
c. He formulated and synthesized the predominant elements in military science.
d. He transferred the capital of Hellenistic science from Athens to Alexandria.
e. He invented the Archimedean screw.
a
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After black servicemen in Houston rioted and killed white civilians:
A) the Army adopted more racially-neutral policies. B) Wilson investigated the incident and pardoned the participants. C) thirty black soldiers were executed and forty-one others imprisoned for life. D) black and white officers alike were held responsible by the Army.
Living conditions in cities improved due to all of these reforms EXCEPT
a. the development of pure water and sewerage systems. b. model homes built for the poor by wealthy philanthropists. c. the demolition of old, unneeded urban defensive walls, replaced by wide avenues. d. a successful effort to clean up all polluted rivers and lakes. e. some increases in governmental regulations.
The domestic policies of the Carter administration
a. greatly increased aid to low-income families. b. lowered the gas tax to increase the competitiveness of U.S. oil companies. c. increased price inflation and stifled economic growth. d. eliminated "stagflation" and expanded the economy. e. ensured his reelection.
The dominant economic policy among European countries in the 1500s to 1700s was ________
A) capitalism B) mercantilism C) laissez-faire D) socialism