The basic social organization of the jati was formed around one's
a. caste
b. occupation
c. kin group
d. location
e. none of these
c
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The Inquisition was a key national agency established in 1479 to __________.
A. monitor the activity of converted Jews and Muslims in Spain B. increase the size of the empire of Spain C. convert Christians to join Jewish and Muslim religions D. merge the Anglican church and the English Reformation
The development of the Carolina colony was notable in that
A. the colony was able to attract large numbers of settlers from nearby colonies. B. its founders had discouraged the use of slaves. C. the northern and southern regions were economically and socially distinct from each other. D. it advocated independence from England well before any other mainland colony. E. its economy was grounded in tobacco production.
Did the large influx of New World silver help the Spanish economy in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
a) No, it caused serious inflation and encouraged many Spaniards to leave their farms in search of New World riches. b) Yes, the increased wealth of the Spanish government meant costly Crusades could never undermine the royal treasury. Consider This: What happened to European prices over the first half of the seventeenth century? See 4.1.1: Silver Boom and Bust. c) Yes, because the Spanish were careful never to allow the silver to disrupt their national economy. Consider This: What happened to European prices over the first half of the seventeenth century? See 4.1.1: Silver Boom and Bust. d) No, because the Spanish monarchs insisted on donating the silver to their favorite Catholic charities. Consider This: What happened to European prices over the first half of the seventeenth century? See 4.1.1: Silver Boom and Bust.
Which of the following crops was unique to the Americas?
A. lentils B. rice C. maize D. wheat