Read this excerpt from a book of rules for monks. Idleness is the enemy of the soul. And therefore, at fixed times, the brothers ought to be occupied in manual labour; and again, at fixed times, in sacred reading. On the basis of this excerpt, what is of central importance for a monk?

Why was hawaii so important to the united states & why did japan bomb pearl harbor?

Develop your own point of view on whether the us should have expanded its borders. use information from the lesson and the maps to explain your opinion. give at least two reasons for your point of view and answer the following in complete sentences.

Human rights groups in the 20th century worked to: o a. european imperial powers maintain control over their colonies. o b. convince citizens in impoverished countries to embrace nationalism. o o o o c. ensure that people around the world were protected from brutal treatment. o d. weaken the influence of international organizations like the united nations. sub