Cycles of time marking eternity in some philosophical schools were measured in intervals; for one example, the shorter kalpa was reckoned at about __________.
a. Six thousand years.
b. Twenty thousand years.
c. Seven million years.
d. Four billion years.
d. Four billion years.
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A. after Spain became embroiled in conflicts with England and France B. despite divisions within the country that prevented a united resistance C. against the wishes of England D. for a brief period until the revival of Spanish fortunes following the French wars of religion
Which of the following was a trunk line in the late nineteenth century?
a) the Baltimore and Ohio b) American Federation of Labor c) Sears, Roebuck and Company d) Standard Oil Trust
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A) become more compact B) attract immigrants C) spread out D) build skyscrapers
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