Which european nation conquered the congo region, leading to a scramble for africa?

Why would the saudi’s oil industry need a large investment in human capital

2points which excerpt from thomas paine's common sense best represents an attempt to appeal to ethos to persuade the reader? a. the infant state of the colonies, as it is called, so far from being against, is an argument in favor of independence. b. to talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith is madness and folly. o c. oye that love mankind! ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth! o d. i am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence..

Since the 700 what was the relationship between muslims and christians on the iberian peninsula? how does this relationship impact the desire of christiannations in the iberian peninsula to spread christanity?