All of the following are correct about India's zamindars EXCEPT
A. they were local officials.
B. they were paid by international trade revenues collected by the Mughal emperor.
C. their salaries were from land taxes paid by peasants.
D. some were Hindus but most were Muslims.
E. they had both civilian and military retainers, thus had considerable local power.
Answer: B
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a. It established dominance by foreign military elites. b. It was the first big European empire on the mainland of Asia. c. It was a collaboration between two major empires that benefitted both equally. d. It became the largest land empire in history.
Which of the following staple products were an important contribution of the New World to the rest of the world since they could feed vast amounts of people?
a. wheat, sugar, rice b. meat-yielding and dairy livestock c. maize, potatoes, and sweet potatoes d. wheat, fruit and vegetables
The purpose of the stone tablets placed on mountains by the first Qin emperor was to
a. honor his long-dead ancestors. b. instill pride in the Chinese people for their military accomplishments. c. emphasize that he was a follower of Confucius. d. bring to the attention of his subjects the many accomplishments of the Qin. e. reiterate that China was the center of the cosmos.
In 1844, the Democratic Party was more pro-expansionist than was the Whig Party.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)