What was the most important reason that drove European powers in their rush to increase their imperialist holdings in Africa?
a. The quest for new markets prompted by rapid industrialization at home
b. The rivalries between European nations and fears that other countries would claim Africa first
c. The strong desire to extend Christianity throughout Africa
d. The goal to bring European technological advantages to Africans
e. The fear of Russian economic expansion into Central Africa and world domination
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With which of these statements would a Zoroastrian agree?
a. The universe is the site of a cosmic struggle between good and evil. b. All humans are damned for eternity. c. Good and evil are relative terms, not moral absolutes. d. God is an idea, not a real being. e. All religions are equally valid.
In addition to Mesopotamia, the Assyrians also conquered much of
a. India b. Greece c. Persia d. Parthia e. Egypt
As unrest in the colonies grew in 1774 and 1775, the British authorities took all of the following steps to assert control in the colonies EXCEPT
A) stationing more troops in coastal cities from Boston to Charleston. B) clamping down on illegal smuggling and collecting of arms by rebelling colonists. C) establishing a series of courts–Vice Admiralty Courts–in several cities to restore law and order in rebelling colonies. D) declaring martial law in Boston.
What were the major issues that consumed congressional politics?
What will be an ideal response?