Many people converted to Islam after their lands were conquered by Islamic empires because:
A. Muslims usually had higher social status.
B. Islam let them keep their own beliefs.
C. non-Muslims were usually tortured.
D. Islam was so different from Judaism and Christianity.

Put the following events in the correct chronological order: i. new state constitutions are formed. ii. declaration of independence is signed. iii. second continental congress writes the articles of confederation. iv. special conventions are convened to produce fundamental laws for the states. a. ii, iii, iv, i b. ii, iv, i, iii c. ii, i, iv, iii d. ii, i, iii, iv

Which option best describes how the printing press transformed european society? (a) prior to the printing press, the catholic church hand-copied texts and disseminated them to peasants. (b) prior to the printing press, the church of england did not allow peasants to learn to read. (c) prior to the printing press, the orthodox church recited luther’s “95 theses” aloud to peasants. (d) prior to the printing press, knowledge was reserved primarily for nobles and clergy.

What is the focus of article 1 of the constitution? describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch defining bicameral and unicameral houses explaining the veto and override processes reviewing the executive branch of the government