The influence and power of the __________ empire declined substantially during the eighteenth century.
A) French
B) English
C) Spanish
D) Italian
Answer: C) Spanish
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One of the major problems that historians face in studying ancient Persia is that,
a. much of the source material was written from the point of view of the Greeks b. the written language is difficult to understand c. there is no archaeological evidence other than ruins d. much of the evidence remains submerged in the Tirgis and Euphrates Rivers
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Buddhism and Shinto in Japan?
A. Buddhism spread among the rural peasantry, while Shinto remained the main belief system of Japan's elite. B. When Buddhist monks arrived in Japan, they attempted to rid the region of all Shinto beliefs and rituals. C. Most Japanese adopted a type of blend between Buddhism and Shinto. D. Most practitioners of Shinto rejected Buddhism as an alien faith.
Who or what did Jean-Baptiste Bertrand blame for the outbreak of the plague in 1720?
A) the lack of quarantine facilities B) the sins of the city’s residents C) the royal intendant sent by Louis XV D) the members of the Board of Health