Answer:
<em>There were two reasons as to why there was conflict between science and the Roman Catholic Church. One reason was that scientific ideas contradicted with Church teachings. ... Church officials feared that scientific ideas would threaten the powerful influence of the Church.</em>
The correct answer is B. A religious group assassinates a politician for demanding more separation of church and state.
Explanation
Terrorism is a form of action of a specific group that is characterized by using violence and terror to cause remembrance in the population and make a specific demand. In general, terrorist actions use systematic violence to defend their ideologies and attack anyone who is considered to be a violator or opponent of it (it can be the government, a minority group, or another). According to the above, the correct answer is B. A religious group assassinates a politician for demanding more separation of church and state because it is a violent act in response to an action that goes against the ideology of the religious group.
Answer:
D. Western culture is increasingly shaping the lives of the young adults in China.
Explanation:
In the press report, 'Why China's Youth Find Western Culture Attractive,' the speaker is remarking on the influences that western culture, America in particular, has on China's youth.
The speaker quotes a statement by Hou Xiazhou, in which the young man asserts that China's youth is very much affected by western culture. The youth of China learned skateboarding and they watch videos of how Americans skateboard.
This shows that American culture influences China's youth largely and shapes their lives.
So, the correct answer is option D.
