What was the purpose of the crusades? a. to teach those who did not believe in christianity b. to reclaim jerusalem from the muslims c. to decrease the power of king and nobles d. to declare war against the german emperor

Analyze the maps from the previous section, then identify and discuss which two maps show the biggest move from colonialism to independence.

The term globalization is best defined as: a. a reduction in the political and military power of imperial countries over their colonies. b. an increasing interaction among citizens and businesses of countries around the world. c. the spread of philosophies based on the right of all nations to political independence. d. the establishment of international laws protecting all people's human and civil rights.

"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.