The Twentieth Century Opened with a Major Unresolved Question Among

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Multiple Choice

The twentieth century opened with a major unresolved question among astronomers. This was the subject of the famous Shapley-Curtis debate. What was this question?

• A) How old is the Milky Way Galaxy?
• B) What is the nature of dark matter?
• C) Is general relativity true?
• D) Is the Milky Way Galaxy the whole universe, or only one of many galaxies?

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Definitions:

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which individuals in a society accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.

Humane Orientation

Describes a cultural dimension reflecting the degree to which a society encourages and rewards individuals for being fair, altruistic, friendly, generous, caring, and kind.

Institutional Collectivism

The degree to which organizational and societal cultural practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the degree to which a society tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, influencing how its members deal with unfamiliar situations.