Author Question: Columbus called the native people in the New World Indians because a. that was what they called ... (Read 34 times)

asmith134

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
Columbus called the native people in the New World Indians because
 
  a. that was what they called themselves.
  b. he believed that he had skirted the rim of the Indies.
  c. it was a form of the Spanish word for heathen.
  d. the Vikings had first called them by that name.
  e. the Spanish often used this generic word, which meant outsider or non-Spanish.

Question 2

The American medical profession by 1860 was noted for
 
  a. its still primitive standards.
  b. having abandoned the practice of bleeding.
  c. its discovery of germs as the cause of illness.
  d. pioneer work in dentistry.
  e. its well established medical schools.



lkoler

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 358
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.

Did you know?

By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library