Which of the following most directly contributed to the interconnectedness of the Persian Empire under Darius?
a. Harsh punishment of subject peoples for disobeying the imperial laws.
b. Well-maintained and patrolled roads.
c. A strong navy in the western Mediterranean Sea.
d. A strong alliance with the Greeks.
ANSWER:
b
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a) German troops into neighboring Austria, which had a weak army b) Mussolini to conquer Ethiopia, which would divert attention from Germany c) the occupation of Spain d) German troops into the Rhineland, and Germany formed the Rome-Berlin Axis later that year
In what way did the Catholic Church play a social as well as a religious role in medieval society?
A) The church was a poor person's best option for moving up in the social hierarchy. B) The church owned most of the property in Europe and employed most serfs. C) The manorial system was organized around Catholic dioceses. D) As clerical offices became hereditary, the church developed an aristocracy. E) Knights had to be priests before they could enter a feudal relationship.
The American-sponsored Bretton Woods Conference met in 1944 to prevent what repeat of World War I?
a. Rise in anti-Semitism. b. Economic catastrophe. c. Communist revolution. d. Fascist movements. e. Food shortages.
Which organization was set up in 1944 to stabilize the value of currencies and provide a predictable monetary environment for trade?
What will be an ideal response?