Ever since A. D. 400, when invaders rampaged through Rome and the Roman Empire
began to crumble, Europe had become increasingly violent, ignorant, and divided.
While Muslims studied the words of the ancient Greeks, most Europeans turned to
counting on their hands, and only a few knew how to read.
-Sugar Changed the World,
Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos
14. What claim are the writers making the excerpt above? How does the
comparison the writers use support this claim? *
2 points
Answer?

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.

Describe a situation when you used a text successfully to preview , you prepare for ,review or locate information you were learning

Of the three major american regional dialects, which dialect is closest to your own vocabulary and pronunciation