Which group closed off the studies into European science, history, and geography begun by Ibrahim Muteferrika?
a. The janissaries
b. The ulama
c. The devshirme
d. The Sufis
Ans: b. The ulama
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A. Israel feared for its security in the region. B. The United States gave Israel incentives to join. C. Israel felt it was a secure nation. D. The United States threatened Israel into the talks.
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a. All three were presidents from the Democratic party. b. All three presidents were raised in one of America's large cities. c. All three were conservatives who epitomized traditional American values. d. All three were involved in scandals while in office. e. All three strongly supported small business owners and labor unions.
A good example of a dualist religion is
a. Christianity. b. Buddhism. c. Zoroastrianism. d. Islam.