The answer is: no, because they were not democratic
The soviet union was notoriously known for adopting an authoritarian state as its form of government.
They put total control on the media, preventing anyone from voicing negative opinion about the government. They also utilize their military to execute activists who threaten government reputation. such actions heavily contradict the democratic value that held by members of European union.
Answer:
a machine used for imitation
Explanation:
To simulate is similar to imitate. In the passage, the machine allows the turtles to move their legs as if they were swimming. It copies the conditions turtles need to swim.
Simulators can be mechanical, as in the example, but there are also virtual simulators which are used in all kind of experiments, training, and leisure. Think of videogames or flight simulators.
Answer:
B. The use of indigenous populations as part of a system of forced labor
Explanation:
The correct answer for 1 is
<span>b. Arabs united under Islam and defeated nearby empires.
Arabs lived in numerous tribes and these tribes were often at war with surrounding people due to various reasons. They decided to united under the banner of Islam to fight and spread their kingdom and religion and this proved to be highly successful.
The correct answer for 2 is </span>
<span>b. weakened Persian and Byzantine rule and
</span><span>c. daring, effective fighting methods
Their armies used technology and strategy that was not common at the time which made them superior to their opponents. The Persian and Byzantine empires were weakened because they were constantly at wars with others and with themselves and this made it easy for Umayyads to rise.
The correct answer for 3 is
</span><span>d. The Umayyads expanded into Spain
When they conquered the entire Northern Africa region they crossed the Gibraltar and entered the Iberian peninsula. This was a crucial thing for the area because Islam became a big thing and Hebrews, Muslims, and Christians lived in the area until the Spanish inquisition decided to end that.</span>
<span>A strong economy and proving that the economy was the best.</span>
