Each of the following indicated that the tang dynasty had lost the mandate of heaven except (1 point) a. invading tribes from the north destroyed changan b. severe floods and droughts led to food shortages c . li yuan led a rebellion that overthrew the sui dynasty d. an shi and his followers gained control of the government

The collapse of the roman empire most likely to empower the catholic church because

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.

The picture below shows president richard nixon and the first lady standing before the great wall of china in 1972. they are smiling - as are the chinese with them. when this picture was shown on american television, americans were aware that it was a historic moment. what are two reasons why this moment was important for both china and the united states?