Early in the Renaissance, almost all bankers were people of the Jewish faith. These men provided a much-needed service to fellow businessmen who were seeking advancement, yet they were looked down upon and made to live and work in ghettos. What was the source of this attitude toward banking?
Select one:
a.Lending money and charging interest went against a teaching of the Catholic Church and was seen as sinful.
b.Banking began as way for thieves to trick people into giving them their money.
c.People who borrowed money had to go to the ghettos for their banking needs and disliked these slum areas.
d.The activities of bankers were believed to be powered by magic, and the people of Europe were superstitious.
Answer: a.Lending money and charging interest went against a teaching of the Catholic Church and was seen as sinful.
Explanation:
Even during the Middle Ages, Jews were a marginalized ethnic group in Europe. They were forced to do many jobs that no one else wanted. One of those jobs is banking. This work in itself implies interest, so the church considered this work a sin. So the Jews did those jobs. Jews also collected taxes in many places. Such prejudices created many prejudices against Jews.
Which of the following BEST explains why President Lyndon Johnson, subsequent to President Kennedy’s assassination, did not have the support of a vice president? A. His vice president proved to be too inexperienced to perform his duties. B. His vice president had to resign immediately due to allegations of tax evasion. C. The office remained vacant because there were no procedures for naming a new vice president. D. While the 25th Amendment allowed President Johnson to appoint a vice president, his nominee was tied up in Congressional hearings and interviews for most of Johnson’s first term.
Answer:
on edge it's C
Explanation:
Answer:
C) The office remained vacant because there were no procedures for naming a new Vice President.
Who did Adolf Hitler blame for Germany's problems in the post World War I decade?
British
Catholics
French
Jews
Answer:
He Blamed The Jews for their problems.
What did boss tweed do for the metropolitan museum of art?
Answer:
Tweed. Tweed was convicted for stealing an amount estimated by an aldermen's committee in 1877 at between $25 million and $45 million from New York City taxpayers from political corruption, but later estimates ranged as high as $200 million. Tammany Hall also served as a social integrator for immigrants by familiarizing them with American society and its political institutions and by helping them become naturalized citizens.
Explanation:
which of the following best supports the conclusion that after 1450 c.e interactions between the hemispheres created syncretic systems of religious belief
Answer:
Northern Mexican peasants referred to the Christian saint Mary as Tonantzin, which was the name of a local deity
Explanation:
yes
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“He is very valiant and has a great liking for warfare and weapons of war, which he has constantly in his hands: we have been eye-witnesses of this because, whenever we were with him, he was adjusting his (swords), testing his (muskets), etc... This is the great experience, which he has obtained of warfare over so many years, that he makes it in person and from the first has made him a fine soldier and very skilled, and his men so dexterous that they are little behind our men in Europe. He has introduced into his militia the use of and esteem for (muskets), in which they are very practiced. Therefore, it is that his realm has been so much extended on all sides . . . All the above mentioned soldiers, who will total some 100,000, receive pay for the whole year.” Father Simon, a European Roman Catholic priest, in a report to the pope on meeting the Safavid Shah Abbas I, 1588 3. Which claim about Father Simon’s purpose for meeting Shah Abbas I is best supported by the above passage? *
1 point
A. Simon was impressed by the new technology used by the Safavids.
B. Simon wanted the pope to know of the Safavid’s military power.
C. Simon hoped the pope would sell new weapons to the Safavids.
D. Simon thought the Safavids could teach the Europeans about how to organize a military
The claim which best support Father Simon’s purpose for meeting Shah Abbas I from the above passage is "Simon wanted the pope to know of the Safavid’s military power".
Simon wanted the pope to know of the Safavid’s military power by giving details about the Safavid’s military. Simon reported that Safavid Shah Abbas I, is a valiant man who has great liking for war.He also told the pope about how Safavid Shah Abbas I usually adjust his swords, test his muskets, as a result of his experience at the warfare for several years.Simon also mentioned how the safavid army were about 100,000 and Shah Abbas I always ensure they are paid for a whole year.Therefore, the claim which best support Father Simon’s purpose for meeting Shah Abbas I from the above passage is "Simon wanted the pope to know of the Safavid’s military power".
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An act to discontinue, in such manner, and for or such time as are therein mentioned, the landing and discharging, lading or shipping, of goods, wares, and merchandise, at the town, and within the harbour, of Boston, in the province of Massachusetts's Bay, in North America.
—Boston Port Bill, 1774
What was the purpose of this act?
to discontinue the trade of merchandise within the city of Boston
to close Boston Harbor
to close ports throughout Massachusetts Bay
to decrease trade with the North American colonies
Answer:
b
Explanation:
what were some strengths the the new government under the Articles of Confederation. 50 points!
I believe that Congress could declare war, (though states could, ahem, not draft soldiers), could sign treaties and trade agreements
yea, i think that's it, since there are much more weaknesses to the Articles of Confederation than strengths....
Why did nobles make King John sign the Magna Carta in 1215? *
A.They wanted to assert the authority of the pope.
B.They wanted to limit the king's power.
C.They wanted to separate church and state.
D.They wanted to replace him with a different ruler.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Why was Ted Kennedy so liberal, or was he, same with jfk, how was John McCain compared with others?
Answer:
They were not, it was a ad campain from JFK's wife
Explanation:
Answer:
Chess Champ, 10 years in the 1820's to 1830's
Explanation:
Why are there usually fewer civic responsibilities in a country with an unlimited government?
A. Citizens are excluded from the operation of government.
B. Governments place lesser burdens on citizens to keep power.
C. The lack of rights keeps citizens from
nding politics.
D. The absence of a constitution means there are no formal definitions of responsibilities.
Define:
Judicial
Please help it’s due today
Answer:
The judiciary (also known as the judicial system or court system) is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The judiciary also provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes.
What percentage of Russians live within the European borders? A. 40% B. 60% C. 80% D. 95% Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D
Answer:
c
Explanation:
Answer:
c
Explanation:
Which of the following is an example of the Black Codes?
Former slaves could only work as farmer or servants.
Former slaves had to pay a fee to attend school.
Former slaves were required to register as a "freedmen."
Former slaves were not allowed to leave their state of birth.
Answer:
Former slaves could only work as farmer or servants.
Explanation:
The South declared sets of Black Codes to separate African Americans from the whites. These laws executed after the Civil War to diminish their rights and force them to serve as labour on small wages. The main aim of the law was to keep Blacks restricted from voting and rights.
please help me !!!!!!!The first step in the scientific method is to ОООО test with an experiment. form a hypothesis. o a draw a conclusion. analyze the data.
Answer:
B. Form a hypothesis
Explanation:
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The religion of Buddhism was started by
Answer:
A (his name is siddhartha gautama btw)
Explanation:
Plz help is it a, b, c, or d?
In the late 300s B.C., travel between Rome and southeastern Italy was difficult because of marshes and mountains. The Romans overcame these natural obstacles by building
Answer:
the Appian Way.
Explanation:
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Which phrases name parts of the Populist Party's program?
Choose all answers that are correct.
direct election of U.S. senators by the people, not by state legislatures
a flat income tax—everyone pays the same rate or percentage
more government loans for farmers
protection against consumer fraud
Answer:
1 4 3
Explanation:
they are the answers
Based on the diary entry, what was the writer’s least favorite part of being in the Army Air Service?
Answer:
Wheres the diary entry??
Explanation:
Will answer if there's a diary entry
Answer:
disciplining men for refusing to obey orders
Explanation:
test
how did the french revolution change the national identity of the french people? (1 point)
Answer:
After the Revolution, French identity became more centered on the culture of the local regions. The abuses of power by revolutionaries made the French far more accepting of leaders. The Revolution convinced people that they were no longer subjects of a king but citizens of a nation. i hope this helps :)
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The United States' invasion of Florida in 1818 demonstrated that
O the Seminole Indians would leave Florida.
O the United States had tight control of FIlorida.
O Spain did not have tight control of Florida.
O Great Britain was a strong supporter of Spain.
O Spain did not have tight control of Florida.......
Answer:
C
Explanation:
(C. help repair a nursing home
D. take senior citizens to a Miami Heat basketball game
6.
The photograph on the left shows an accomplishment of Ms. Ester Tua
Caballa.
What are three of the requirements she had to fulfill for this
accomplishment?
A. reside in the United States for five years; be of “good character"; pass a
U.S. history test
B. be of “good character”; pass a test of general knowledge; have a high
school diploma
C. be of "good character”; enter the United States lawfully; earn more than
$20,000 annually
D. reside in the United States for five years; enter the United States lawfully;
serve in the armed forces
Answer:
reside in the United states for 5years enter the united states lawfully serve in the armed forces
Answer:
it B
Explanation:
I took the test
I hope this helps
Which group could be elected to the Senate for life?
consuls
patricians
plebeians
tribunes
how many native american tribes or nations are there/
Answer:
There are 574 native American tribes nations in the USA
The primary concern expressed in the Mier y Terán report was —
A.the considerable trade between Texas and Mexico
B.the growing influence of the United States in Texas
C.Stephen F. Austin plans to overthrow the Mexican government
D.too many Mexicans were immigrating to Texas
Answer:
In his report on the commission, Mier y Terán recommended that strong measures be taken to stop the United States from acquiring Texas. He suggested additional garrisons surrounding the settlements, closer trade ties with Mexico, and the encouragement of more Mexican and European settlers.
Explanation:
Which choices accurately describe the Albany Plan of Union depicted in this political cartoon? A) The plan failed as most colonies feared giving up the idea of self- government B) It established a plan that would be later followed by the continental congresses O The plan was a success and led to the development of a national defense and tax system D) This meeting in Albany, NY was held to discuss options for a common defense against the French E) This political cartoon was drawn by Thomas Jefferson urging the colonies to form a central government in this plan.
Answer i think a sorry
Answer:
It’s A B & D
Explanation:
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The difference between education in Sumer and the U.S
Answer:
kindly check the explanation section.
Explanation:
Education, they say is the best legacies and many countries in the world are striving to have a better education system. The education in Sumer, which is known [presently as the Southern Iraq] has education system which is different from the one in the United States of America. Few of the difference in the education of Sumer and U.S is given given below as:
=> English Language is been taught as the first language in the United States while English language is been taught as the second language in Sumer.
=> The violence going on in Sumer affects the quality of education as safety as to be chosen over education. This is not the case in the United States as there is high level of peace.
=> Tuition is free in public universities in Sumer while it is not in the United States.
Yvonne Chouteau, Marjorie Tallchief, and Moscelyne Larkin were three of Oklahoma’s artists who were famous for becoming __________. A. Western sculptors B. world-renowned ballerinas C. traditional painters D. storytellers and writers
Answer:
World Renowned Ballerinas
Explanation:
Answer:
B. World-renowned Ballerinas