The pursuit of natural philosophy was __________.
A. informal and without central direction
B. sanctioned by the Catholic Church
C. formally advanced by secular authority
D. primarily a matter for the great universities
Answer: A
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A) medical implements B) optical devices C) newspapers D) clocks
In his "House Divided" speech in 1858, Abraham Lincoln predicted that
A) slavery would be either abolished or legalized throughout the Union. B) Republicans would win the presidency in 1860. C) Kansas would join the Union as a slave state. D) the controversy over slavery would destroy the Union.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
During the Heian period, Japan
A) eliminated Shint_ rituals. B) had religious wars often. C) experienced little conflict. D) expelled all Buddhists. E) had only peasants who followed Confucianism.