The shamans lost much of their influence in Central Asia because __________
A) they made a disastrous alliance with the Mongols
B) they were believed to have lost the Mandate of Heaven
C) they were defeated by every group that entered their realm
D) Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam attracted many converts
Answer: D
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a. Thailand b. Korea c. Ethiopia d. Indonesia
What were the geographic advantages to the developing trade in Ethiopia?
a. It had links with the Mediterranean via Egypt and with the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea. b. It had no natural barriers such as mountains or deserts to disrupt trade. c. Its low altitude made for a temperate climate with cool temperatures. d. It was isolated from the outside world and did not allow foreign cultures to permeate its culture.
As ancient societies grew in size and number, many of them also became more fragile. Explain the collapse of Hittite, Cretan and Mycenean society in relation to population pressures
What will be an ideal response?
The Greeks used writing primarily for
a. record keeping. b. religious texts. c. literature, poems, and odes. d. funeral inscriptions. e. history.