Grant was personally honest, but his secretary of war was deeply involved in scandal
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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a. political revolution in Spain b. inflation in Spain c. religious reformation in Spain d. population growth in Spain
Assyrian art was primarily concerned with
A) outshining the remnants of Sumerian and Babylonian culture. B) illustrating the gods, especially Marduk. C) glorifying the king, hunting, and war. D) displaying the virtues of women and female priests. E) showing the lives of ordinary Assyrian subjects.
How did life change for women as a result of the Civil War?
A) Men traumatized from the war were less choosy about partners for marriage. B) Northern women pushed the boundaries of their traditional roles. C) Women were forced into more subservient roles than they had previously occupied. D) Traditional gender inequalities were destroyed and women were seen as equals. E) Women gained the right to vote during the postwar period.
Ships in the Indian Ocean Maritime System were better prepared for long-distance travel than the Greeks because
a. they could take advantage of monsoon winds to drive their ships using triangular lateen sails. b. the Greeks were not interested in long-distance trade. c. the Greeks had to cover a larger amount of territory for colonies to support their homeland. d. the Asian ships weren't nailed together and sank less often. e. Greek ships used square sails, which weighed more.