Why did Pope Urban II make his appeal to retake the Holy Land from the Turks at the Council of Clermont?

a. To secure his own power over the church

b. To divide the kingdoms of Europe

c. To establish the Vatican in Rome

d. To prevent violent war

How did Ming China approach global trade during the 15th to 18th centuries? A. China established mining colonies in Africa and traded gold to Europeans. B. A strong revival of traditional Chinese cultures led to restriction of foreign imports. C.

In which way did the Second Red Scare resemble the First Red Scare? Select one: a. It led to a rise in isolationist sentiment. Incorrect b. It began as a result of high unemployment. c. It resulted in the passage of laws restricting civil liberties.

Which statement reflects similarities between Bill Gates and Andrew Carnegie? A. Both Gates and Carnegie used their wealth in an attempt to better society. B. Both Gates and Carnegie formed foundations that made them wealthy. C.

How many African Americans served in the US Navy during the civil war?

What do historians refer to when they discuss causation? A. Whether one event was responsible for another B. The way a person perceives an event C. Whether two events are related D. The circumstances surrounding an event

How destructive/deadly was World War I? What were the major reasons why it was so deadly?

Which situation came first? (1) Spain introduced the encomienda system. (2) Portugal claimed Brazil. (3) Spain and Portugal competed for colonies in the Americas. (4) Columbus arrived in the Caribbean region.

Which claim does the author make through a discussion of Jenner's discoveries related to cowpox and smallpox? Jenner's research distinguished cowpox from smallpox. Jenner's research led to the creation of a smallpox vaccine.

Which of the following was an incentive for profit to settle the Missisippi Valley region? Availability of fish and furs Abundance of Native Americans to convert to Catholicism Mildness of the temperature of the region Excitement of the wilderness.

Why is art not always the best place to find historical facts?