Answer:
The two events that directly led to the beginning of European exploration were the fall of Constantinople and the development of mercantilism.
Explanation:
European exploration began at the beginning of the 15th century, extending until the beginning of the 17th century.
Answer: c. They hoped that international recognition would pressure Mexico to give up its claims to Texas.
Explanation:
Even though Texas had won their war of independence against the Mexicans, the Mexicans did not regard them as independent but rather as a breakaway province that would simply rejoin Mexico eventually.
The Texans knew this and sought to thwart it by seeking international recognition because they knew that this would pressure Mexico into giving u its claims because a sovereign nation recognized by others would be less likely to be treated as a breakaway province.
Answer:
4. Presiding over the Senate.
Explanation:
<u>The Vice president has the duty to preside over the Senate. </u>
<u>What this means is that the Vice president cannot himself vote in the Senate on normal occasions. He can only cast the vote to break the tie when the votes are equally divided. </u>In other cases, he is not voting nor addressing the Senate without senators' permission.
Answer:
C. the initial diffusion of Buddhism and Christianity to East Asia
Explanation:
Unlike many other empire in that era, The Mongols were extremely tolerant toward religion. They did not force the people that they conquered to follow a certain religion.
The initial diffusion of Buddhism and Christianity occurred because of difference in language.
Not many priests from western nations understand the language used in Asian countries to be able to spread the Christian teaching. Buddhism on the other hand was taught widely in their local language.
