Item 10 Which of the following best describes the author’s purpose in the passage?

To provide detailed descriptions of the instruments used at the Maragha and Tabriz observatories
To provide detailed descriptions of the instruments used at the Maragha and Tabriz observatories
A

To evaluate the importance of the astronomical discoveries made by Ilkhanid scientists
To evaluate the importance of the astronomical discoveries made by Ilkhanid scientists
B

To portray his patron as a generous supporter of the sciences and a man of unusual intelligence

Read the sentences from walden by henry david thoreau. the greater part of what my neighbors call good i believe in my soul to be bad, and if i repent of anything, it is very likely to be my good behavior. what demon possessed me that i behaved so well? which option most effectively explains the meaning of the figure of speech used in this excerpt? thoreau feels out of place in the company of others. thoreau is happiest in the company of others. thoreau regrets conforming to the expectations of others. thoreau enjoys ridiculing the opinions of others.

If the rights to intellectual property are not sold or given away who owns the intellectual property

What was the main aim of operation torch which was launched by the allies