Gunpowder had its origins in
A. China.
B. France.
C. Mali.
D. India.
E. Persia.
Answer: A
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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.
Which of the following became cash crops in British India?
a. Opium b. Jute c. Pepper d. Cotton e. All of the above