Which of the following best describes the authors main claim in the text

Which two important economic activities in the west are possible because of the united states natural resources

Match the following: 1. empirical the belief that an idea should be evaluated based on how it works 2. fundamentalism knowledge based on observation and experiment rather than theory 3. obtrusive to intentionally force ideas or intrude on others 4. pragmatism not religious or spiritual in nature 5. secular a religious doctrine that emphasizes a return to rigid principles

In 150-200 words, name three advancements made by the egyptians and tell how they impacted the culture.