Africa was a large target for imperialists. Why?
A) The exploration in Africa had been limited to the north and west. Once central Africa was opened by the Belgians, every nation wanted access.
B) A wealth of manpower was available to access natural resources in Africa.
C) The vast untapped natural resources in conjunction with the strategic ports
D) All of these
E) None of these
D
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c. The design of Indian villages around a central place of worship indicates that, although widely separated, allIndians had the same religious beliefs. d. The defensive design of villages indicates that North American Indians fought with each other long beforethe arrival of Europeans.
The term barid refers to which of the following?
A. the main advisor of the Abbasid monarch B. the top religious position in the Abbasid Caliphate C. an underground network of rebellious factions that sought to overthrow the Abbasids and restore the Umayyads D. the intelligence network set up by the Abbasids to stay informed about matters throughout the vast empire
What was the main reason for the Boer War?
A) discovery of gold and diamonds in areas settled by the descendants of Dutch settlers B) the traditional nationalist rivalry between Great Britain and the Netherlands C) an attempt by Boers to take over Cape Town as a Dutch colony D) Germany's refusal to support the Boers E) emotion-laden calls for heroic action in the tabloid press
For the most part, the revival of classical studies during the Carolingian period took place in
a. palaces. b. monasteries. c. private homes. d. port cities. e. ducal estates.