What was the muslim ruler akbar known for? a. writing poetry and a new code of law for his empire b. promoting the arts and building a magnificent monument to honor his wife c. learning from the ottoman way of waging war and conquering vast territory d. mandating religious and cultural tolerance throughout his empire

The first map shows colonial powers and their holdings (1945). the second map shows human development worldwide. compare the two maps. what do the maps indicate about regions that gained independence in the second half of the twentieth century? they differ in their development patterns. they are as developed as their colonial powers. they are more developed than their colonial powers. they remain less developed than their colonial powers.

The venn diagram below shows some services provided by state and local governments. the answer choices are (1) - creating a police force, (2) - regulating taxicabs, (3) - regulating savings banks, (4) - issuing driver licenses.

Consider the following invention from the american industrial era. cotton gin – a machine that removed seeds from short-staple cotton which option explains how this invention contributed to the role of the united states as an emerging world power? a. it was in high demand abroad, as many european nations had begun farming cotton. b. it led to the decline of slavery in the south, which enhanced america’s international reputation. c. it freed up many slaves to become factory workers in northern cities, which improved the economy. d. it increased production efficiency of a us cash crop that was in high demand in other nations.