IT was the center of learning and knowledge, with Greek texts being discovered and imported by Arab scholars. Further, people like the Medici, who sponsored many artists during the Renaissance, were very wealthy, and able to pay people for works of art that they wanted commissioned.
The 10 commandments were told to Moses by god. Moses wrote down the commandments in Exodus 20.
Ussr, China, North Korea, South Vietnam, Cuba
Hitler and other leaders accused Jews, poles and Chinese of starting a World War.
They wanted gold and silver so probably riches
