In intellectual and cultural life, the early Abbasid Dynasty was marked by
a. the suppression of earlier, non-Muslim forms of knowledge.
b. the spread of Indian styles of art and literature.
c. an emphasis on "practical" forms of science over liberal arts.
d. the preservation and expansion of Greek, Roman, and Indian knowledge.
d
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A. 12th B. 13th C. 14th D. 15th E. 16th
According to the Memorandum of the General Syrian Congress in 1919 and their classification under the mandate system, the Syrians desired to have technical and economic assistance from:
a. Britain b. France c. The United States d. Turkey e. Egypt.
Female leaders tend to be more likely to adopt each of the following styles than male leaders EXCEPT ______.
A. interpersonally oriented B. collaborative C. hands-off D. democratic
Compared with William Jennings Bryan, Robert Lansing __________
A) was more idealistic B) favored the German side in the war C) urged a strong stand against the Germans D) had little experience in foreign affairs E) exemplified the philosophy "live and let live"