A key to the decline of the Byzantine Empire after the 11th century was
A) disease.
B) assaults by Arab armies under the banner of Islam.
C) the fall of the Roman Empire in the West.
D) the absence of invaders, thereby eliminating the danger that encouraged hard work and
devotion to duty.
E) the abandonment of the free peasantry and the theme system.
E
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Which of the following can be said about Nikita Khrushchev's leadership of the Soviet Union?
A. The central theme was one of bolstering policies set up under Stalin. B. The government became less authoritarian. C. Agricultural regulations became harsher than under Stalin. D. Intellectuals had more freedom of expression. E. Khrushchev enjoyed unprecedented power and popularity.
Jefferson believed that the Louisiana Purchase would ensure the survival of American democracy for the foreseeable future.
a. true b. false
By the mid-1830s, British traders could buy tea with ________ rather than ________.
A. sugar; opium B. opium; silver C. silver; textiles D. textiles; sugar
During World War II, the Battle of Guadalcanal was significant because it
A. was the first decisive victory for American naval forces. B. evened out the naval strength of the Japanese and US navies. C. was the first major Allied offensive against Japanese forces. D. allowed Japan to construct an airfield from which to attack the Allies.