How was India a significant, geographic portion of the Silk Road trading network?

A) India’s geographic isolation allowed goods and cultures to remain rare and stay in high demand.

B) India’s location along the Atlantic Ocean provided a resting stop for travelers between Africa and China.

C) India’s geographic location made it a connector of commercial and cultural exchange between the lands of the east and the west.

D) India was the link between China and the Pacific Ocean, so travel through India was required for the Chinese to trade with lands in Africa and Europe.

But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate – we cannot consecrate – we cannot hallow this ground. the brave men, living and dead, who struggled here have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. which point is lincoln trying to make? people cannot build upon the land, because it is considered sacred. it is up to the people to mark the importance of the land. because so many people died, the land cannot be considered sacred. the sacrifices of the soldiers have already made the land sacred.

Question 1 of 10 1 point which would best reveal character? o a. information about the history of a place o b. ideas related to a philosophical theme o c. description of a house and its surroundings o d. details about a person's appearance surn

What is the meaning of the word repent based on its context in this passage? charley knew it was his fault that the whole family had to cancel their winter vacation. it all started when he’d snuck out of his house and hid at his friend laurie's place. the whole family had spent the morning looking for charley all over the neighborhood. by the time they’d found him, it was afternoon. they had missed their flight for hawaii. now charley felt guilty for his actions. he approached his father to repent for his poor behavior. but his father would not listen to him and instead declared that there would be no vacation this winter.