What enabled india to make contact with the outside world in the sixth century b. c.e.?
a. alexander the great's conquest brought knowledge of the mediterranean world.
b. as the persian empire expanded, it made territorial conquests in the indus valley.
c. great expansion of overseas trade by indian merchants and a new merchant fleet led to outside contact.
d. significant technological improvements in sailing led to greater communication and travel.

What was the significance of the british reform act of 1832? a. voters were given the right to vote by secret ballot b. members of the middle class were permitted to run for parliament c. members of the working class demanded and received better living conditions d. farm workers, factory workers, and women were given the right to vote

Read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version. gilgamesh said, "courage, dear brother, this is no time to give in to fear. we have come so far, across so many mountains, and our journey is about to reach its goal. you were raised in the wild, with your own hands you have killed marauding lions and wolves, you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat. though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, you are a warrior, you know what to do.” what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh demonstrate in this excerpt? check all that apply. leadership courage honesty triumph in battle compelling speech

The plantation economy in the south produced a. equal opportunity for all whites and no illiteracy. b. low profits despite the enslavement of a great number of people. c. great profits and developed great educational institutions. d. great profits at the expense of cultural development and equal opportunity.