The primary significance of Marco Polo's travels is the fact that
A. he was the 1st European to live and work in China.
B. he opened European markets to Chinese merchants.
C. he introduced Chinese technologies to Europe.
D. his adventures inspired European readers to seek profit and adventure abroad.
E. all of the above.
Answer: D. his adventures inspired European readers to seek profit and adventure abroad.
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A main reason for popular discontent with the provisional government was:
A. Kerensky's decision not to aggressively continue the war. B. the resistance of embittered monarchists to a socialist premier. C. widespread demands for the Bolsheviks to lead the country. D. continuing shortages of food. E. the government's decision to redistribute land to the peasants.
Which of the following was NOT a factor that facilitated the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads?
a. Followers of the Zoroastrian faith embraced Buddhism in large numbers. b. Buddhist monks traveled along the Silk Roads spread their religion. c. Wealthy Buddhist merchants built monasteries in Silk Road towns in order to earn religious merit. d. Foreign merchants introduced Buddhism to northern China.
British philosopher Herbert Spencer applied the theory of evolution to society, calling the theory "social ________."
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What was a motivating factor for people to settle in Ganges plains?
a. lack of monsoons b. easy access to the sea c. fertile, well watered soil d. offer of free land by the local king