The best option would be that apart from military conquest, the reigns of Pacal the Great, Huayna Capac, and Moctezuma I all featured "<span>Large-scale public works projects," since these were deemed essential to the success of the state. </span>
I believe the centers of learning and art in the early middle ages were in monasteries.
One very negative consequence of increased feelings of nationalism after WWI was the rise of fascism or so-called national socialism in countries like Germany and Italy. These governments appealed to nationalism and blamed such groups as the Jewish people for their economic problems in the late 20's and early 30's and also believed they had the right to invade and control other countries.
It would be "(D) The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico" that were acquired by the United States as a <span>result of the Spanish-American War, since these had previously been owned by the Spanish, who lost the war. </span>
Basically, by purchasing an indulgence, an individual could reduce the length and severity of punishment that heaven would require as payment for their sins, or so the church claimed. Buy an indulgence for a loved one, and they would go to heaven and not burn in hell.
