Humanism's Main Effect on the Writing of History Was

question 16

Multiple Choice

Humanism's main effect on the writing of history was

• A)a stress on God's influence on human events.
• B)the secularization of the writing of history and the explanation of change over time.
• C)anti-Christian attacks on medieval historians.
• D)an increasing reliance on archaeological evidence.
• E)an emphasis on the importance of non-Western subject matter.

Explain the concept of the market risk premium and its role in investment decisions.

Analyze the impact of news announcements on stock prices and investor reactions.

Understand the principles of diversification and its effects on portfolio risk.

Comprehend the relationship between risk and expected returns on investments.

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Definitions:

Protestant Ethic

A concept associating Protestantism with the virtues of hard work, thrift, and efficiency in one’s worldly calling, suggested by Max Weber to have contributed to the economic success of Western societies.

Class Consciousness

The awareness of one's social class and its implications, often leading to collective action or social change.

False Consciousness

A concept in Marxist theory referring to the misperception of one's actual social or economic position within society.

Verstehen

A German term used in sociology, meaning "understanding" or "insight"; it refers to deep comprehension of social actions from the actor's perspective.