Large sailing ships have a lookout post, called a crow's-nest, on one of their masts. Why is the crow's-nest as high on a mast as possible.

The roman empire fell around the 5th century, and as islam spread in the 7th century, trade between europe and china slowed. chinese traders were blocked from westward expansion into europe when the chinese army was defeated by muslim fighters in the area known as syr darya. the trade routes, known as the silk road, fell into disuse, and trade between the far east and europe nearly stopped. it wasn't until the 13th century when the mongols invaded and controlled central asia and large parts of the middle east that extensive trade along these routes was opened again. based upon the paragraph above and your knowledge of the mongols, which of the following statements is correct? a. the mongols unified regions along the silk road, allowing for safe transport of goods. b. muslims controlled busy trade routes into china from the 5th to the 7th centuries. c. without access to european markets, the chinese were unable to obtain raw materials. d. the mongols replaced the roman empire as the dominant force in western europe.

*giving 20 free points plus brainliest for this drivers ed question * ! which of the following is not the name of a dash gauge? a. speedometer b. gear meter c. odometer d. temperature gauge

The tourism industry’s main job is to cater to customers who 1. travel for pleasure 2. seek the fanciest place to stay overnight 3. want an exquisite dining experience 4. desire to take part in a recreational activity.