What are the historical roots of the differences between the two major sects of Islam (Shi'ite and Sunni)? How has this affected geographic and political developments in the Muslim world and their interaction with non-Muslim societies?
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a. the state constitutions were put in place b. the federal government brought Reconstruction to an end c. a new labor system replaced slavery d. Confederate soldiers were paid their bonuses
When the Virginia Company learned of the desperate condition that existed in the Virginia Colony in 1609, it
A) ?convinced King James to launch a full-scale military attack on the natives. B) ?called for missionaries to travel to the New World in order to convert the Indians to Christianity. C) ?ordered that all settlers return to England and disbanded the colony. D) ?reduced the price of its shares, promised land to all investors and launched a public campaign to promote interest in the colony. E) ?None of these are correct.
The maquis was a/an
a. underground youth movement against the fascists in Germany. b. foreign corps working to overthrow Franco in Spain. c. secret Jewish society helping Jews escape German capture. d. group of French underground antifascist fighters in France. e. French collaborationist group seeking out resistance members.
Who would have been the most critical of the activities carried out by the Spanish conquistadors in the Americas?
A) Ferdinand and Isabellla B) Bartolomé de las Casas C) Hernán Cortés D) Francisco Pizarro