Looking at the map "The Renaissance in Italy," which of these best characterizes the position of the papacy?

A) diminishing
B) less important than Florence and Venice
C) second only to Milan
D) strong and strategic


D

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In which of the following years was defense spending as a percentage of gross national product the highest?

A) 1950 B) 1955 C) 1975 D) 1997

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Charles Sheldon's 1897 novel In His Steps influenced a generation to abandon American cities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In addition to the Islamic faith, what else were Muslims spreading?

a. Arabic language b. Christianity c. monasticism d. plague e. tribal organization

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What was the cause of the deteriorating condition of the peasantry in later Han China?

a) A lengthy drought that caused failure of the crops b) The growth of slavery following the introduction of Buddhism c) The growing power of the great landholders to tax leading to growing serfdom d) Confucian acceptance of the enslavement of the small farmers

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