In which ways are buddhism and hinduism similar? both follow a system of dharma, or caste. both worship multiple gods and goddesses. both believe in the process of reincarnation. both get their beliefs from the rig veda.

What are the strengths of the byzantine empire?

Who was a 1920s film star who was the first male "heart throb" in film.

My latest book, fightin’, prose short fiction, is a combination. there’s nothing about being indian in there. just stories of people. why shouldn’t i write about non-indians? i don’t have to dress anybody in feathers." how does ortiz's use of language in this excerpt set an informal tone? a. by using contractions and sentence fragments, ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more familiar and casual. c. by using the term "indian" rather than "native american," ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more combative or hostile. b. by employing first-person pronouns, ortiz makes this part of the interview more solemn and pessimistic. d. by asking a rhetorical question, ortiz makes this part of the interview objectively and intentionally funny and lighthearted.