Why did the Chinese ancient civilization had such a fond respect for the people who came before them?

Select the two items that do not illustrate why germans immigrated to america. continual warfare among the many german states religious persecution of the protestant peasants being faced with economic ruin heavy taxation and seizure of property by the warring factions being forbidden to ship their dairy products, linens, and woolens to english markets

"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.

Which character of government describes athens not sparta?