The Portuguese explored West Africa __________
a. to convert natives to Christianity
b. as tests of their new navigational technology
c. to establish colonies in Africa before Spain and England
d. searching for slaves and gold
e. and established military forts along the coastland
D
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A) caliphs B) sultans C) shahs D) rajahs
Which of the following was one of President Carter's responses to the 1979 Soviet intervention in Afghanistan?
a. He approved the sale of AWACS planes to the People's Republic of China. b. He diverted shipments of grain from Russia to the rebels in Afghanistan. c. He broke off diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. d. He withdrew a major arms control treaty from Senate consideration.
Which of the following is NOT an ancient Spartan virtue?
a. physical toughness b. absolute loyalty to Sparta c. courage d. independent thought e. self-discipline
In Egypt, pharaohs were predominately male. At times, however, we have seen female pharaohs in Egypt. Who was the most successful Egyptian female pharaoh?
A) Nefertiti was the most successful as she ruled after the death of Tutankhamen. B) Hatshepsut was the most successful; she ruled for more than two decades until her nephew came to power. During her reign, she was referred to and depicted as a male. C) Akhenaten was the most successful female pharaoh of Egypt. She was lauded throughout the land with many depictions still visible today. D) Nefertari was the most successful female ruler in Egypt. She led the army in times of war. E) None of these