In Turkish Embassy Letters, Lady Montagu stated that Islamic culture (as compared to European)
a. suffered from a lack of individual will power.
b. offered superior methods for preventing some diseases.
c. had more efficient political institutions.
d. was artistically bankrupt.
b
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A. pragmatic statesman B. devout Catholic C. determined Protestant D. weak general but effective political leader
The Mandans welcomed Lewis and Clark because the Indians hoped for:
A) a buffer between them and the Cherokee. B) an alliance against the Russians and British. C) a group to play against British fur traders. D) expanded trade and support against the Sioux.
When the Soviet Union implemented a blockade of West Berlin, preventing all traffic from entering the city’s western areas,
A. U.S. planes flew in food and other needed supplies. B. the Western powers planned direct military action. C. Western tanks rolled into the city in an attempt to drive the Soviets out. D. the United States issued an ultimatum to the Soviet Union. E. thousands of West Berliners faced starvation and many of them died.
Under the Abbasids, the following were regarded as ideal citizens:
A. merchants B. hunters C. farmers D. warriors E. All of these.