Islamic Mapmaking Muslims evinced a generalized wariness about knowledge deriving from European contacts. One notable
exception to this was Piri Reis, an Ottoman cartographer. Why did he draw on European sources for his maps?
Why were maps seen as so strategically useful in an age of cross-cultural contacts?

Hurry. only answer if you know. ⚠️2. why did the allied powers try to appease nazi germany before wwii a) all of the following were reasons for appeasement. b) world war i was so terrible that many leaders never wanted another war. c) many people thought the newly-strengthened soviet union was a bigger threat d) many leaders wondered if they could win another war. ⚠️3. which of these is the viewpoint of an isolationist? a) “nazi germany needs to be stopped! ” b) “we can’t just sit here and let hitler take over europe! ” c) “we have to step in and save china from the japanese invasion! ” d) “let europeans fight european wars. we have enough problems to take care of in america” ⚠️4. which statement represents what an interventionist would think? a) the us should avoid making alliances with other countries b) germany isn’t that big of a deal, and we’re safer if we let them do what they want c) the axis powers are threatening to america and should be stopped d) fighting france, england, and china’s battles for them would be a mistake ⚠️5. which of the following events launched america into its involvement in wwii a) the sinking of the uss maine b) the attack on pearl harbor, hawaii c) the sinking of the lusitania d) russia trying to position warheads in cuba ⚠️7. at the end of the war, two countries emerged as global superpowers. which two? a) the us b) great britain c) france d) the union of soviet socialist republics e) germany ⚠️8. the holocaust was an international tragedy, but didn’t start with forced extermination and labor camps. before any concentration camps were in operation, what were three ways anti-semitism effected those under german control?

Read the excerpt from sir gawain and the green knight. when they had washed well, they went to sit at the table, the most famous knights nearest the top, as was proper, and guenever, in high spirits, was seated in the middle of them, in the arrangement of the famous table, with them arrayed around her, fine silk, furthermore, in a canopy over her, of toulouse red, and many tharsian tapestries embroidered and set with the finest of jewels that would have cost a great deal if someone had tried to buy them. the most beautiful there was the queen, flashing her gray eye. no one had ever seen anyone lovelier in his day. based on the excerpt, what conclusion can readers draw about guenever? she treats people with compassion. she is admired for her intelligence. she feels uncomfortable in crowds. she is held in high esteem.

Which of following most accurately describes china today?