Discuss the rise of Poland-Lithuania and its emergence as a major power in east-central Europe
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: The discussion should include the common threat of invasion by the Teutonic Knights, the dynastic union and victory at Tannenberg, political institutions, economic changes, and the emergence of grain export. Students should show an awareness of the Poland-Lithuania inclusion in the Catholic West.
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a. legalized slavery in India. b. made India a territory of Britain. c. restored the Mughal throne. d. claimed that the inhabitant of any area would benefit by being under English rule. e. made all Indian Christians citizens of the British empire.
It is probable that when a Harappan couple married,
a. the husband moved into the wife’s home b. the couple was forced to move to another city c. the wife moved into the husband’s home d. the couple was not allowed to live together e. the wife had to live alone until she gave birth to a son
Which of these describes the military operations of the Crimean War?
A. The British and French troops were superior to those of the Ottomans and Russians. B. The Russian troops were superior to all other forces. C. The Ottoman troops were superior to all other forces. D. All of the troops were inept, ill-equipped, and poorly commanded.
What percentage of the population was under the age of 20 during the mid-eighteenth century?
A) one-quarter B) one-third C) half D) two-thirds