Ptolemy was best known for his work on __________

A) chemistry
B) astronomy
C) algebra
D) medicine


Answer: B

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World War II brought much greater union membership for women

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Increased automobile manufacturing during the 1920s added to the American economy in all the following ways except which one?

a. It encouraged federal and state investment in an unequalled network of roads. b. It resulted in private investment in steel, rubber, glass, and oil refining factories. c. It led to the development of many new suburban communities. d. It encouraged investment in chains of motels and fast-food restaurants.

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Bernardino Rivadavia's program for Argentina included

A) a plan to encourage formation of a small-farmer class by redistributing public lands. B) a strong central government to promote national economic development. C) nationalistic legislation to limit foreign investment and economic influence. D) the recall of the Jesuits from exile in order to promote education.

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What are the three different areas of cognitive ability that researchers have examined extensively for sex differences? Describe the size and direction of sex differences within each of these areas. Note if there any exceptions to the general sex differences observed within each of these three domains of cognitive ability and why they do not display the typical sex difference.

What will be an ideal response?

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