Gunpowder had its origins in

A. China.
B. France.
C. Mali.
D. India.
E. Persia.


Answer: A

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A) People sought certainty of salvation through a variety of means including the veneration of relics and the purchase of indulgences. B) There was a marked decline in popular religious piety in the fifteenth century, as only elites exhibited interest in religion. C) Most ordinary people were actively engaged in grassroots efforts to do away with orthodox beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church. D) Many popular religious movements placed their emphasis not only on Christ but on the teaching of the Old Testament. E) Most Europeans rejected organized religion in favor of secular Renaissance humanism.

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Krishna advises Arjuna to:

a. Attack the weak, seek allies against the strong, and bide one's time with equals. b. Prepare for a transmigration of souls in the near future. c. Create guilds among his people that can furnish necessary products and promote trade. d. Abandon his attachment to the result of a battle—whatever it may be.

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Which of the following became cash crops in British India?

a. Opium b. Jute c. Pepper d. Cotton e. All of the above

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