Jack Dempsey, one of the sports idols of the 1920s, held the title of world heavyweight champion from 1919 until 1926, when he lost it to Gene Tunney.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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a) It served as both a metaphor for Louis XIV’s absolute authority and a stage set on which he could enact it. b) It showed the rest of the world that Louis XIV was wealthy enough to spend any amount he chose on his palace. Consider This: Versailles had room for around 1,000 courtiers. See 2.8: Narrative: The Sun King at Home. c) It demonstrated to the pope that although Louis XIV was Catholic, he would not humbly submit himself to Rome. Consider This: Versailles had room for around 1,000 courtiers. See 2.8: Narrative: The Sun King at Home. d) Louis XIV would have preferred a simple life, but his wife, Maria Theresa, insisted on the splendid court life her Spanish background warranted. Consider This: Versailles had room for around 1,000 courtiers. See 2.8: Narrative: The Sun King at Home.

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Nationalist movements were especially challenging because established European states tended to be __________.

A. multiethnic hereditary states B. liberal republics C. undemocratic D. tied to a religious tradition

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What college gave in to the Unitarians in 1805?

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What has occurred in Chinese life since the Revolution?

a. Female foot binding has regained popular support. b. Under Mao, the government made an effort to strengthen the role of the family. c. Individual economic achievement was encouraged during the Cultural Revolution. d. In the post-Mao era, there has been an emphasis on idealistic utopianism. e. Today, many Chinese people, especially the young, are engaging in efforts to Westernize their dress and appearance.

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