What were the major factors that removed Russia from the policies and culture of Western Europe, and why did Peter the Great use Europe as a model for Russia to emulate in his quest for modernization?
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Upon what was Italy's success largely dependent?
A. the stability of various political alliances B. unity under the leadership of the pope C. French support D. naval superiority
How did Joseph Needham's book Science and Civilisation in China help improve the reputation of Chinese science?
a. It made a case for the lack of opportunity of China to harness its scientific potential. b. It validated the important history of science of China from which the West had learned the basis of most of its progress in technology until the seventeenth century. c. It gave credibility to the herbal and natural medicinal practices in China. d. It outlined the ways that China should have been given initial credit for advancements claimed by the West.
In the 2000 presidential election,
a. experts agreed that the type of ballot used was of no significance. b. the Supreme Court played no role. c. Al Gore won the popular vote but did not win the presidency. d. the third-party candidacy of Ralph Nader had no impact on the election's outcome.
Most political machines in the late nineteenth century were associated with the __________
A) Nativist Party B) Republican Party C) People's Party D) Democratic Party