Why was japan isolated from other nations for long periods of its history? a. it is a group of islands located far from mainland asia b. it has beautiful neutral harbors from which its people could explore c. it contains active volcanoes and has a mountainous terrain d. it was in an area of the world that emperors did not want to conquer

N1947, the united nations create a country

Who did president kennedy choose to be the director of the peace corps? a. his brother ted kennedy b. his sister jean kennedy c. his brother-in-law sargent shriver d. his sister-in-law joan kennedy

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b. c.–a. d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.