Why Did the Historian Joseph Ernest Renan Face Opposition

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why did the historian Joseph Ernest Renan face opposition?

• A)He argued that the Scriptures should be studied like any other historical document.
• B)He argued that France and French culture were neither unique nor great.
• C)He argued that the French Revolution was a mistake.
• D)He argued that France should emulate British politics.
• E)He argued that religion was the "opium of the masses."

---

Definitions:

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Tangible assets that are held for use in the production or supply of goods or services, rental to others, or administrative purposes and are expected to be used during more than one period.

Classified Balance Sheet

A balance sheet that organizes a company’s assets, liabilities, and equity into subcategories for clearer understanding.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A listing of all company accounts and their balances after adjustments, serving as the basis for financial statement preparation.

Return on Assets Ratio

A measure of how effectively a company uses its assets to generate profit, calculated as net income divided by total assets.