Answer: The US
backed out in financially helping Egypt build a dam, particularly the Aswan
High Dam. US offered to help Egypt build this dam but backed out of the deal
for unknown reasons. 90,000 Nubians/Egyptians were affected by relocation and
there were also a lot of artifacts that were moved to make way for this
development
Explanation:
These are the some of the similarities and differences of Olmec and Maya civilization:
Similarities:
They both settled in the lands of Mexico.
They are deeply religious and built pyramids.
Differences:
Unlike the Maya, Olmec did not build large cities.
Maya lasted much longer than the Olmecs.
The core of Islamic law is expressed in five basic precepts, which are known as the Five Pillars of Islam that every good Muslim must honor. These are:
1. Declaration of faith. The believer must recite the following statement in order to become a Muslim, and also during the most significant events in life: <em>There is only one God and Muhammad is his messenger</em>.
2. Prayer. Muslims pray five times a day at specific hours and facing in the direction of Mecca. Praying can be performed anywhere, but, on Fridays, the afternoon prayer must be said at the mosque.
3. Alms-giving. Muslims can give spontaneously in order to please God, but, those who can also afford it, must give ten percent of their income (<em>zakat</em>).
4. Ritual fasting during the month of Ramadan. During this month (in which the Quran was revealed) Muslims must refrain from eating, drinking and having sexual relationships from dawn to dusk.
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca. Every adult Muslim that can afford it is obliged to make this pilgrimage at least once in his or her lifetime.
Answer:
A
Explanation:
They provided uniforms, blankets, sandbags and other supplies for entire regiments. They wrote letters to soldiers and worked as untrained nurses in makeshift hospitals. They even cared for wounded soldiers in their homes.
Although Buddhism began in India its highest percentage of following today can be found in the country of Thailand.
