1. Hunted for silver and gold
2. searched for the fabled Northwest Passage
Answer:
Right choices are:
A. A single currency was established to facilitate trade within the empire.
B. A series of roads unified the Roman Empire.
C.The empire stretched from Spain to Assyria and from North Africa to Great Britain.
Explanation:
Regarding the last point, Romans were not known for their mercy or tolerance of other cultures. They did not promote assimilation. Conquered peoples were imposed Roman rule and taxes, laws and norms, there was no policy of cultural assimilation of vanquished peoples.
Answer:
Why could the Creoles no longer count on the Spanish government to control social unrest after 1808? Because Napoleon's forces invaded Spain and the Spanish had to defend themselves instead of protect their colonies. Rebellion in Latin America was no longer Spain's top priority.
Explanation:
Gibbon is able to make this claim since he shows that technological advances have skyrocketed since the Industrial Revolution, and he thinks this progress will continue thanks to the computer age.
Marco Polo found a new trade route (possibly several) that expanded trade in Europe.
