Who called himself the “Lord of Star Castle”?
A) Samuel Pepys
B) Nicolaus Copernicus
C) Galileo Galilei
D) Tycho Brahe
D) Tycho Brahe
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What were the different challenges that the Chinese and Japanese faced during this period?
What will be an ideal response?
In 1896, the major economic issue for William McKinley's administration was
A. the need for higher tariff rates. B. the repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act. C. the restoration of "bimetallism." D. the repeal of the Specie Resumption Act. E. labor unrest.
Why did Egypt experience several foreign invasions in the latter part of the ancient period, after remaining mostly independent for over two thousand years?
a) Egypt’s position on the border of Asia and Africa, along with its historic prosperity, made it a desirable target for new and powerful states. b) The cultural traditions of North Africa left Egypt weak and vulnerable. c) The rise of Islam provided the energy that led to the first conquest of Egypt since its founding. d) The weakness of the Egyptian army left it an easy target for outsiders.
What was the goal of the British Army when initiating the second phase of the war?
A) It was to isolate New England by taking control of New York City and the Great Lakes, then subduing the South, leaving Massachusetts stranded in its revolutionary fervor. B) It was to isolate New York by taking control of Boston and to start the battle there, as Boston had the least number of revolutionists. C) It was to use the guerilla warfare approach against the American revolutionists as the Americans were Unaccustomed to such type of battle. D) It was to gain aid from European countries like France and Germany throughout the war. E) It was to prolong the war by constantly retreating inland, nearby places where British ships could easily resupply British troops to fight against the well trained, vast Continental Army.