Apart from the conquest of Byzantine Sicily by a dynasty in Tunisia, the only active jihad activities in the 10 century were the campaigns of the Turkish palace guards __________.
a. Against the Hindus in India.
b. Against the Mamluks in Egypt.
c. On the Anatolian border with Byzantium.
d. On the border with the Kievan Rus at Chechnya.
c. On the Anatolian border with Byzantium.
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One of the figures in the Catholic reform movement, Teresa of Avila, sought to improve the women's order known as the ______________.
A. Ursalines B. Carmelites C. Poor Clares D. Benedictines E. Lendines
Which of the following was the basis of the American transport system in the early twentieth century?
a) railroads b) highways c) canals d) bridges
What was one of the methods the Inca leaders used to help maintain control of those they conquered?
A) Removing the conquered people from their native lands. B) Heavy taxation to keep them poor and dependent on the Inca. C) Placing military forces over them to enforce obedience. D) Forcing them to serve in large numbers in military service for the Inca. E) Using spies to help stamp out all resistance before it could get a strong foothold.
Examine the illustration of the statue of the Buddha on page 246. What can this statue tell you about the mixture of religious and cultural themes that came about because of trade?
What will be an ideal response?