1. PART A: Which statement best expresses a central idea in the text?

a. Pompeii was a thriving cultural center of the Roman Empire and its destruction was the greatest loss in human history.

b. While Pompeii is an important resource for archaeologists, the site does not provide any understanding into the emotional impact of the city's tragic end.

c. The preservation of Pompeii has allowed the site to become a major source of income for Italy through tourism, but this has hindered many archaeological digs.

d. Pompeii’s preservation contains a great deal of information about daily life in the ancient Roman world and how its citizens reacted to the eruption.

the china one is last

explanation:

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france. 

no, the constitution said nothing about adding territory. president jefferson said he had authority to make treaties so he called the purchase a treaty.

sep 30, 2009 - what is the best description of trade among northwest indians prior to the best answer: 1, indians traded among numerous groups for goods that came from indian government was strong and centered authority in an elected chief. a shaman as the white man called him was a healer and nothing else.