During the morning we arrived on a broad causeway which separated the Lakes Chilco from the Lakes of Xochimilco, and when we saw so many cities and villages built on the water, and other great towns on dry land, and that straight and level causeway, we were amazed and said that it was like the enchantment they tell of in the legend of Amadis, on account of the towers and pyramids and buildings rising from the water, and all built of masonry. Some of our soldiers even asked whether some of the things we saw were not a dream?" - Account of Bernal Diaz del Castillo. According to the excerpt above, why were European explorers amazed by the Aztec civilization? * A) It developed a commercial economy without access to an abundant supply of raw materials. B) It was greatly urbanized with complex cities under the control of a central ruler and a sophisticated lifestyle..
C) It depended on the military as a labor force for building monumental architecture.
D) It had developed a monotheistic religion that closely resembled Christianity.

Brainliesttt !me : ) describe the event : increase in islamic extremis in the middle east

The french revolution began less than two decades after the american revolution. in many ways, the american experience was an inspiration for the citizens of france. but the people of the two countries had different situations and had different concerns, which influenced the way each revolution began, progressed, and ended. in this assignment you will write an essay that compares and contrasts the two revolutions. in your essay, include information on the economic, political, or social conditions that were present; events that took place as each revolution progressed; and the final outcome of each. did the people achieve their original goals? did their goals change? were they satisfied with the outcome or did conditions worsen? to begin, consider the characteristics of each country, such as the following: • the status of ordinary citizens before the revolution • the type of government in place • the ability of the citizens to participate in their governance • the people who stepped forward as leaders • the taxes, laws, or social structure in place at the time • the outcome of the revolution compared to its original goals

Which statement about african americans during the civil war is true? o a. they were granted the vote in the north. o b. they were allowed to attend northern universities. c. they were given deeds to southern plantations. o o d. they enlisted in the union army.