Discuss the possible reasons why China abandoned its seemingly successful naval accomplishments after the death of the Emperor Yongle in 1424. Which do you believe to be most convincing, and why?
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Which of these most facilitated the spread of the bubonic plague from China west?
A) Mongol mercenaries hired by the Seljuks B) new connections created by the Pax Mongolica C) shipping in the Indian Ocean D) increased European travel to China
The number of civil service members increased markedly, reaching about ________, as Britain implemented a gradual devolution of power to the Indians.
a. 3000. b. 30,000. c. 100,000. d. 15,000.
What did the Maya do for entertainment?
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Which of the following statements is false?
a. In the visual arts, Arabs and early Muslims continued to create paintings and sculptures in the hybrid style that had become common in the Mediterranean and Middle East during the 300s. b. The Umayyad and early Abbasid caliphs loved frescoes with hunting, drinking, and dancing scenes. c. Islamic law does not prohibit painting and sculpture, unlike Byzantine iconoclasm. d. The rulers of Granada in the 1400s enjoyed scenes of courtly love in their royal chambers.