Which of the following phenomena demonstrate the significance of southeast asia’s proximity to india? select all that apply.

spread of islam

spread of confucianism

spread of daoism

spread of buddhism

spread of christianity

spread of hinduism

which statement describes the relationship between the russian orthodox church and russian rulers?

they reinforced each other’s power.

they continually competed for supremacy.

they functioned independently.

they came into periodic conflict.

how did the arrival of europeans most strongly affect the native peoples of the americas?

european language and writing enabled native groups to band together.

european conquest and disease decimated native populations.

european missionary work improved the quality of life of native peoples.

european technologies native civilizations develop trade

how did the economics of the commercial revolution affect european society?

most hired laborers became part of the middle class as their income increased.

investment in the americas reduced disparities in europe.

governments began to take control of private businesses to take advantage of the profits.

gold and silver from the americas gave rise to a new business class.

which of the following beliefs do hindus and buddhists share? select all that apply.

worship of many gods and goddesses

nirvana for all, regardless of status

salvation through rituals

emphasis on nonviolence

cycle of death and rebirth

enlightenment through meditation

which of the following benefited east african cities such as kilwa and mombasa?

isolation within tropical rainforests

a location among indian coast trade routes

access to abundant wildlife on the savannahs

a location along major fresh water rivers

why did christopher columbus sail west across the atlantic ocean?

to reach the east indies more quickly

to explore unfamiliar continents

to prove that earth was round

to find new trading partners

which accomplishment most likely the incan emperor maintain rule over widespread lands?

the incan emperor required all subjects to serve in the army.

the inca developed a uniform system of writing.

the incan emperor claimed ownership of all land.

the inca built a vast network of roads.

why did native americans in the pacific northwest rely less heavily on farming than other north american peoples?

their proximity to agricultural groups made it easier to trade.

they lacked sufficient water resources to irrigate crops.

they lived in an environment with ample fish and wildlife.

their cold climate did not support a long enough growing season.

which of the following did the umayyad and the abbasid caliphates have in common?

they permitted only muslims to serve in government.

they compelled subjects to adopt islam.

they ruled according to islamic law.

they expelled non-muslim peoples.

how did the spartan government differ from the government in athens?

it placed more emphasis on military discipline and training.

it lacked a uniform system of laws and punishments.

it guaranteed more civil rights to male citizens.

it had a more democratic, representative government.