<em>B. North America.</em>
Explanation:
Christopher Columbus actually never explored North America. The first person to explore North America goes to John Cabot, although there are numerous studies on how vikings were actually the first ones to explore North America. John Cabot, also known as Giovanni Caboto, went exploring when he got sent by Henry VII, and found North America in 1497.
Justinian was one of the most important rulers from the over 1000 years of rule of the Byzantine Empire. He created many codes, or laws, to unify the empire. He spread religion throughout the Byzantines. Expanding the empire was also a big achievement made by him. The most important architectural monument of the Byzantines, the Hagia Sophia, was also created at this time.
(Sorry, I'm a World History geek, I took AP World History freshman year ;))
These lands had been worked by settlers and the much larger settlements of local Native American Kumeyaay peoples on the missions
Answer:
The Chinese were humiliated by having to pay reparations and allow concessions to the Western powers that effectively denied them control over their own country. Hope this helps you.