These lay scholarly elite, known as the _________, or "persons with correct knowledge," served a social function similar to that of a professional priesthood or rabbinate
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
ulema
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Because of the scientific successes and accomplishments of such women as Margaret Cavendish, Maria Merian, and Maria Winkelmann, most male scientists agreed, though reluctantly, that females had the same intellectual abilities as males
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
By 1960, what significant historic population threshold had the nation crossed?
A) There were more non-Christian rather than Christian members living in the United States. B) There were more minorities than white Americans. C) More Americans were living in urban areas rather than rural areas for the first time. D) There were more middle class than working-class Americans.
In 1945, the important advantage that the nations of Western and Central Europe had was the
a. widespread prosperity resulting from the rearming during World War II. b. overwhelming confidence that in defeating Nazism triumphant democracy was permanently established. c. support and assistance of the United States. d. knowledge that the Soviet Union, given its disastrous losses in World War II, was no threat to the security of Europe. e. realization that Germany would be quickly reunited, providing a secure economic and political anchor for the rest of Europe.
President Eisenhower said he was "conservative when it comes to money matters and liberal when it comes to human beings." What did he mean by that? Give some specific examples of his conservatism on money matters and liberalism on human beings
Did his actions at anytime contradict this description of himself? When? Explain.