What is one important factor that contributed to the ability of the europeans to conquer the aztec and inca peoples during the european colonization of the americas? a. the aztecs and inca saw the europeans as gods and did not resist colonialism. b. europeans were able to influence the aztecs and inca by using their great wealth. c. european armies took advantage of political unrest within those cultures. d. the aztec and inca civilizations were engaged in a decades-long war with each other.

According to stephen hawking in the "origin of the universe" lecture, "why are we here" and "where did we come from" are questions that

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.

Wiesel interrupts the narration that begin with, "a few ss officers wandered through the room, " with a parenthetical insertion. explain the purpose of the insertion.