Part of a group that does not like other countries
The best answer for the sentence in the missing blank would be:
<span>an expression of God's will.
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Society at the time were religious-oriented, and it is seen in their paintings and other artworks as well to represent how the nation respected the sayings of God. And up til' now religion has spreaded across the world with that belief.
They stayed strong and fought for what they believed in. They didn't back down when they were told that they would fail. They weren't afraid to lose their lives for freedom and love and they were willing to do anything to make sure their families were free and protected.
That statement is false
When displaying problems to the public, people become far less likely to admit any mistakes/shortcomings, which most likely would prolong the problems. Not only that, displaying it to the public would make people start to take sides and the conflict could spread to the rest of the group.