Whose patronage of Descartes was one exception to limits women faced when they attempted to enter the world of the scientific revolution?
A. Queen Christina of Sweden
B. Empress Maria Teresa of Austria
C. Mary, Queen of Scots
D. Bona Sforza of Milan
Answer: A
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A. did not need to challenge secular authority B. meant a loss of secular authority C. was undesirable due to the historic segregation of non-Christians in Europe D. could be useful for the faiths themselves
____________________ was the explorer blown across the Atlantic Ocean which led to the discovery of Brazil
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Because of the law of primogeniture
a. wealthy landowners cut their daughters off without a cent of inheritance. b. the law of entail was repealed in the colonies. c. women could not inherit land. d. "second sons" of wealthy families often looked to the professions as a means of maintaining their social status. e. all of these choices.
Women and children contributed to the household budget in all of the following ways except
A) making clothes. B) acquiring an education to advance their working positions. C) raising pigs. D) tending a small garden E) as grandmothers, they could be baby sitters.