1Q Why was the Taklamakan Desert mainly known as the "Sea of Death?" A It was very cold there
B. It is all of poisonous snakes and extreme temperatures.
Many traders ded there while traveling along the Silk Road
D. The temperature was extremely hot all the time
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Which of these played the biggest role in increased urbanization in the late 1800s? a) transportation improved b) the military was stronger c) no one was farming anymore d) steam power was discovered

Two gymnastics teams are intense rivals. the first team has started recruiting new gymnasts from different cities and even foreign countries in an effort to build a stronger team. after learning this, the second team begins its own recruitment campaign to find even better gymnasts. over a period of months, each team recruits dozens of players, each time trying to find a better recruit than its rival's most recent addition. which idea from the cold war is most similar to this scenario?

Why was the scientific method considered to be a major contribution during the scientific revolution? a) the scientific method proved religion was wrong. b) the scientific method proved religion was correct. eliminate c) the scientific method established a systematic way to find proof using reason. d) the scientific method established a systematic way to find reason without proof.