Mariners needed an accurate clock in order to

A. calculate longitude.
B. regulate the ship's routine.
C. calculate latitude.
D. calculate both latitude and longitude.


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) militias. B) trade unions. C) chambers of commerce. D) municipal police forces. E) communes.

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A) Church's sale of indulgences B) Babylonian Captivity of the Church C) Great Schism D) Investiture Controversy

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