Al-Ma'mun founded the House of Wisdom in order to

1. Which of the following was an outcome of the English Civil War in the mid-1600s? A. Annexation of territory in northern France B. Loss of territory in England to the French C. More power for the King D. More power for Parliament

The governments of Spain and Portugal sponsored overseas exploration and expansion in the late 1400s and into the 1500s because they (1) desired spices from the Indies (2) owed allegiance to Islamic caliphates (3) militarily defeated the Ottoman

Why did the United States send troops to Vietnam?

Of all the plays performed in ancient Greece, how many have been found intact?

Socrates wrote more than 200 books explaining his ideas A. True B. False

How did Spanish colonies differ from French and English colonies? A Missionaries sought to convert Native Americans to Christianity. B The viceroyalty invited natives to participate in government.

What development most contributed to the success of the economy under Caesar Augustus? mail service improved industry the construction of domes the restoration of buildings

Freedmen moving to the Far West often found: A. Jobs on large ranches B. Family connections C. Established african american communities D. Familiar plantation ways

Which action by the state of Maryland led to mcculloch v. Maryland

What year did the americans stake claim to the republic of california?