Which of the following was the final, and most important, part of the dynastic cycle?
A) the conquest of China by a strong ruler
B) the passing of the crown to the ruler's heir
C) the corruption of the dynasty
D) the challenge for power by a strong rival
Answer: D
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A. drove the imperialist powers out of China B. led the major powers officially to approve the Open Door policy C. was brought to an end when the imperialist nations, including the United States, sent troops to China D. brought the United States and Japan to the verge of war because of American support for the nationalist Chinese rebels
The biggest stimulus for the massive forced migration of Africans across the Atlantic was the
A. demand for agricultural labor. B. prejudice of the colonists. C. need for house servants. D. failure of the colonies to attract colonists who were willing to work.
In 1944 southern white liberals joined with blacks to establish the Southern _________ Council, an example of the local initiative of private citizens devoted to expanding democracy in a region better known for the exploitation of its black citizens
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Approximately where and when did Zoroastrianism begin?
a. in China during the seventh century B.C.E. b. in Greece during the fifth century B.C.E. c. in Iran during the late seventh century B.C.E. d. in India during the eighth century B.C.E.