Armillary spheres and a celestial globe were cast by Chinese artisans to the specifications of the ________ court mathematician Ferdinand Verbiest in the 1680s.
a. Calvinist.
b. Manchu.
c. Jesuit.
d. Russian.
c. Jesuit.
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The Whig Party grew out of opposition to __________.
a. the Anti-Masonic Party b. the Bank of the United States c. tariffs d. Andrew Jackson
Which group would be most likely to work for the interests of workers?
A) Chartists B) Whigs C) Tories D) Magyars
Which best explains why the Committee of Public Safety systematically eliminated any opposition?
A) They were extremists who believed they knew what was best for France. B) They knew what path France had to follow to fully realize the Revolution. C) They were forced to defend themselves against constant Girondist rebellions. D) They were conservatives who thought it necessary to curb radical change. E) They were royalists who wanted revenge for the king's harsh end.
What is the official French explanation for banning the hijab in public venues such as schools and government offices?
a) The government argues that the hijab conceals identity and challenges the secular spirit of the state. b) The government worries that hijabs will become popular with all French women. Consider This: Sometimes these policies have resulted in riots and ethnic clashes causing millions of euros in damages. See 15.4: The European Dream. c) The government cites Enlightenment ideals in its pursuit of this policy. Consider This: Sometimes these policies have resulted in riots and ethnic clashes causing millions of euros in damages. See 15.4: The European Dream. d) The government is concerned that hijabs are worn mainly as an expression of opposition to the state. Consider This: Sometimes these policies have resulted in riots and ethnic clashes causing millions of euros in damages. See 15.4: The European Dream.