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Questions in history

📝 Answered - Signs of Roman decline were manifested by: - Agricultural and economic prosperity which undermined the values of Rome. - The weakening of Rome's army, which was forced to use Middle Eastern barbarians as soldiers. - The celibacy of the emperors. - The years of ongoing military chaos between 35 and 184 C.E. - A series of Germanic barbarian invasions.

📝 Answered - In which empire did architects design domed buildings decorated in colored tile, such as the Taj Mahal?

📝 Answered - Why did the Greek historian Herodotus call Egypt "the gift of the Nile"? Choose all answers that are correct. A. The Nile provided water. B. The Nile was an abundant source of precious stones. C. The Nile gave the Egyptians more access to trade. D. The Nile deposited fertile soil.

📝 Answered - The great river that dominates the western region of Africa, the so-called "hump of Africa," is the A. Zambezi B. Zaire C. Congo D. Niger E. Nile

📝 Answered - Which of the following best describes social and gender roles in Aztec culture? A. All men were freemen, but most women were only slaves. B. Opportunities for rising in social status were nonexistent. C. The majority of the population were slaves. D. There were clear-cut differences between the responsibilities and duties of males and females. E. Women had fewer rights and freedoms than their Chinese counterparts.

📝 Answered - The most inhuman aspect of the triangular trade was:

📝 Answered - The stringed instrument used in Indian music is called the: A. sati B. nada C. raga D. sitar E. mandolin

📝 Answered - The defenders of the plebeians were known as the: A. senators B. centuriates C. tribunes D. praetors E. consuls

📝 Answered - A central aspect of early Roman conquest was that all conquered peoples: A. immediately received Roman citizenship. B. were generally enslaved by Roman patricians. C. could do business with Rome. D. had an interest in the success of Rome, since they could improve their status by demonstrating their loyalty to their conquerors. E. could never intermarry with Romans.

📝 Answered - Which of the following is not one of the Five Pillars of Islam? A. Fasting during Ramadan. B. Belief in Allah and Muhammad as his Prophet. C. Prayer. D. Giving alms to the poor. E. Pilgrimage to Medina.