From the perspective of Soviet leaders, the occupation of Afghanistan was __________
A) the first step toward dominating all of central Asia
B) of little consequence
C) a defensive operation
D) the first step toward the conquest of Iran
Answer: C
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A. Noncitizens could finally assume positions of political power. B. The move signaled that the office would be open to all Athenians. C. It created a class-blind society. D. It militarized Athenian society.
The era of the Great Mughals began with the accession of __________
A) Akbar B) Timur C) Nur Jahan D) Jahangir
Peasants made up the overwhelming mass of the Third Estate except in
A. England and Scotland. B. Aragon and Castille. C. Normandy and Aquitaine. D. Bavaria and the Balkans. E. Flanders and northern Italy.
What was the most dominant common characteristic among the diverse group of people who remained loyal to Britain?
A. They were old-stock wealthy planters and merchants from the coastal areas whose families had long prospered under British rule. B. They were fearful of instability within American society. C. They owed their livelihood and social status to Crown appointments and thus were unmoved by constitutional arguments. D. They were devout Christians who believed the Bible commanded obedience to authority.