Which of the following distinguished the empires of Western Europe from other empires?
a. They spread diseases to conquered peoples.
b. They were initiated by maritime expansion.
c. They were created by merchants.
d. They were accompanied by religious conversion of conquered peoples.
Answer: b. They were initiated by maritime expansion.
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a. honest. b. slippery. c. inept. d. charismatic. e. erratic.
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A. European artists. B. American artists. C. human oddities. D. past American leaders and heroes. E. nature and natural history.