Which of the following is NOT an accurate characteristic of Islamic civilization in the eighth and ninth centuries?
A) The Arabs were heirs to the Greco-Roman culture of the Roman Empire.
B) Men and women were equally dominant in Muslim society.
C) The Muslims created a brilliant urban culture.
D) Arabic became a truly international tongue.
E) Muslims employed unique decorative art because their religion prohibited the making of graven images.
B
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A) Washington won narrowly despite factional opposition B) factions contested the vice presidency but not the presidency C) rival political factions had not yet formed D) Hamilton ran unsuccessfully against Washington
What was the party that was known as the "People's party" and raised an agrarian-based, third party challenge to the Republicans and Democrats?
A. Populist Party B. Democratic Party C. Greenback Labor Party D. Socialist Party
When U.S. Secretary of State John Hay sent the Open Door note, he
a. did not consult the Chinese. b. demanded equal spheres of influence for the U.S. c. was seeking a safe way home for U.S. missionaries in China. d. wanted European nations to grant some exclusive trade concessions for the United States in Shanghai. e. feared an uprising by Chinese revolutionaries.
The partition of India into two countries, which created the nation of __________, resulted from the British withdrawal from India in 1947.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).