In the Great Debate of 1920,Curtis and Shapley Argued Over

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the Great Debate of 1920,Curtis and Shapley argued over whether or not

• A) the Big Bang occurred.
• B) the age of the universe was 14 billion years.
• C) the spiral nebulae were located outside the Milky Way.
• D) life existed outside of Earth.

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Definitions:

Christian Names

Traditionally, given names selected from the Bible or derived from saints and other Christian religious figures, commonly used in Christian families.

Popé

A Pueblo religious leader who orchestrated the Pueblo Revolt against Spanish colonial rule in New Mexico in 1680.

Friars

Members of certain religious communities of men, especially of the four mendicant orders (Dominican, Franciscan, Carmelite, and Augustinian).

Spanish Influence

The impact of Spanish culture, language, and colonial practices on the regions it conquered or colonized, ranging from the Americas to parts of Africa and Asia.