Because it expressed the fact that Americans didn't want European countries that had economic or colonists interests to put a foot in the United States.
1st -Distinguish right from wrong2nd -The way to heaven3rd -Friend in the desert4th -Society in solitude5th -Companion when friendless6th -Guide to happiness7th -Sustains us in misery8th - Ornament among friends9th - Armor against enemies
The correct answer is C. Byzantine
The Byzantine Empire, known also as the Eastern Roman Empire, had control over a large portion of the former Roman Emperor, Including Constantinople, later known as Tsarigrad, nowadays known as Istanbul.
The list of rules is called the Basilian Rule and was written by a basil. A basil, as mentioned before, is a bishop that writes rules for monks and nuns to follow.
→ The list is mainly used in the Eastern Orthodox church.
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