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Question 1

It is not certain when agriculture was first practiced on the continent of Africa.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Historians explain that the Scientific Revolution happened first in Europe  rather than in China -- for all of these reasons EXCEPT
 
  a. a shift in the European world view from a metaphysical to a more materialist perspective.
  b. Chinese persistence to embrace Confucian principles.
  c. the attraction of the European mercantile classes to the 'new' science as a means to exploit resources.
  d. Chinese disinterest in the practical applications of scientific insights.
  e. a greater intellectual capacity in Europeans.



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P68T

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Reply 2 on: Sep 12, 2019
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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