Why did civilization grow more slowly in europe than in the fertile crescent?

The president has what role as the head of the armed forces 1.commander 2.general in chief 3.commander in chief 4.chief petty officer 5.joint chief

Why can lafayette be considered an improbable leader to the american revolution

Is karma the same as destiny, in the sense that everything that happens to you is predetermined? do you believe that "what goes around comes around," and if so is this the same as karma? does everyone get what they deserve, in the end?