Shah Abbas revitalized the Safavid regime by all of the following means except "<span>a. Forging alliances with the Ottomans against Europeans" since this would have negatively affected trade and domestic resources. </span>
Answer:
Western Expansion
Explanation:
During this era, major expansion into the west occurred, allowing for many new cattle ranches to be developed.
However, before the late 19th century, rail stations to transfer these cattle to areas which they could be sold for high prices (usually cities in the east) were scarce or far.
Therefore, ranchers hired professionals to pool and transfer their cattle to the rail stations. These professionals often also herded feral cattle.
The process in which this happened are often known as cattle drives.
By the end of Western Expansion era, however, alternate transportation systems became large and robust enough to make cattle driving an obsolete practice.
Answer:
A) its central location in Europe
C) its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea
The correct answer is <span>(3) control of Jerusalem by Europeans
Jerusalem was in control by the Muslims from that area. When the first crusade was initiated it was done so to retake Jerusalem from the Muslims. The Europeans managed to do this and a long period of time passed before Muslims managed to reclaim it again for themselves. In the meantime, the Europeans had Jerusalem and tried to control the area.</span>