A. Islam was the predominant religion in the Ottoman Empire~
Proximity means how close something is; closeness.
The terracotta is made out of clay so it might feel like hard clay.
C. to control his legendary temper and spare her life.
The first time the King saw Queen Esther, she invited him and Haman to attend a banquet, she will prepare.
The King met Queen Esther for the second time in the banquet, where she requested that the king let her live and spare the lives of her people.
An important resource Spain wanted from its american colonies was "gold" but this was not found in North America. It was found in great quantities.