Religion in Africa is multifaceted and has been a major influence on art, culture and philosophy. Today, the continent's various populations and individuals are mostly adherents of Christianity, Islam, and to a lesser extent several Traditional African religions. In Christian or Islamic communities, religious beliefs are also sometimes characterized with syncretism with the beliefs and practices of traditional religions.
Need for industry--the War of 1812 demonstrated the US dependence on Great Britain for manufactured goods.
Following the War of 1812 and experiences with blockades and embargoes, the US came to the realization they could not be self-sufficient and were dependent on Great Britain for manufacturing. The US government began to invest in industry and infrastructure as well as banking to launch an industrial system. Farming remained important but as a piece of the entire economic system.
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What was Commodore Perry's significant contribution to the beginning of Japan's transformation? He opened Japan to the West. Which similar challenge did China and Japan face following the Sino-Japanese War? Their isolation left them far behind Europe.
Short Answer: C
D is too restrictive
A and C are opposites so one of them is right and the other isn't. Sometimes you get luck with Multiple Choice. If you have to guess, this one is the kind of question you want to guess on. A is the opposite to what is true. The answer is C.
B Any asset can be something that can be a depreciating asset. A good example is a car or truck. Depreciating assets and not damaged assets.
