The city of Nineveh, under the reign of Assurbanipal, was notable for ______________.
A. building extensive ziggurats to glorify the king
B. being a central repository for the imperial cavalry
C. housing extensive libraries of cuneiform tablets
D. having 150 tons of iron bars on hand for weapons manufacture
E. the most elaborate religious temples to their harvest god, Zardoz
Answer: C
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a. awarded part of Canada to the United States b. did little more than end hostilities and postpone issues for future negotiations c. gave the British navigation rights on the Mississippi River d. restored Quebec to France e. was negotiated quickly and quietly, since there were no real debates
Non-slaveholders in the South followed the leadership of slaveowners because they __________
a. were dependent on the institution of slavery for their livelihoods b. thought slavery was best for the slaves themselves c. wanted to become slaveowners themselves d. were not eligible to participate in the political process e. feared slaveowners would requisition their land
The Monroe Doctrine
A. warned Europe not to interfere in the Americas. B. proclaimed that the United States would be a continental nation. C. guaranteed the independence of Spain's former colonies. D. laid claims to the Oregon Country.
Cultivation of maize began in __________.
A. Asia B. Africa C. Mesoamerica D. Europe