During the early life of Muhammad, why was Mecca an important site?
a. It was one of the few Jewish sites in the area.
b. It was part of the Silk Road.
c. Clans often fought with each other during visits to Mecca over control of the Kaaba.
d. Pilgrims and tribes visited Mecca to worship their individual gods including the Kaaba.
e. The libraries of Mecca collected knowledge from earlier civilizations.
d
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a. Allied bombing raids on factories began to cripple the German economy. b. The American airmen took off in heavily armed planes from bases in Britain. c. The Allies bombed Dresden because it was the most important industrial center of Germany. d. Daylight bombing improved the efficiency of bombing raids on factories.
Which of these occupations would have been of least value in Han society?
A) landowner B) scholar C) farmer D) merchant E) government official
What was the result of the Korean War?
a. stalemate b. North Korean victory c. South Korean victory d. China invaded South Korea e. Vietnam entered the war
The Buddha called for people to lead lives characterized by
A. balance and moderation. B. active hedonism. C. devotion to a powerful monotheistic god. D. intense meditation. E. extreme asceticism.