Which of the following is an explanation for why the Mongols abandoned eastern Europe?
A. Superior Polish and Hungarian forces repelled the invading Mongols.
B. A great plague killed the majority of Mongol forces in eastern Europe.
C. Instability in Mongol China required the retreat of Mongol forces in the west.
D. The terrain of eastern Europe was not well-suited for a pastoral way of life.
Answer: D
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A) He was never a strong deity in Samaria. B) He allowed the Jews to be humiliated. C) He was an impulsive and unpredictable god. D) He became the first and only "single god" in ancient history. E) He became a personal deity who wanted to be friends with his people.
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