In 838, why was the Japanese monk Ennin sent by the emperor as part of a delegation to China?
a. to learn the reason for Tang China's success.
b. to keep many Chinese customs and ideas from being known outside the area.
c. to spy on the Chinese military in advance of a Japanese invasion.
d. to learn more about Chinese Hinduism.
e. none of these choices.
a
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Even though he won reelection easily in 1936, President Roosevelt's call for more reform had limited results, including the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act. Why?
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a. politicizing the military. b. dividing the government and delegating responsibility. c. enlisting the aid of Persian allies. d. paying tributes to the poorer Germanic peoples in Europe.
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a. Ibn Rushd b. Sadi c. Ferdowzi d. Abu Bakr e. Ibn Battuta