1.Which of the following factors has helped improve Bangladesh’s economy in recent years? A.
new tariffs

B.
microlending

C.
shifting to a command economy

D.
increasing focus on agriculture
2.Which of these South Asian countries is an Islamic republic?

A.
Pakistan

B.
Bangladesh

C.
Sri Lanka

D.
Nepal
3.Why are poverty levels high in much of South Asia?

A.
high populations and low economic development

B.
lack of natural and human resources

C.
ethnic tensions and civil war

D.
outsourcing to other countries
4.Which factor has contributed to India's economic struggles?

A.
not investing in productive capital

B.
poor soil for farming

C.
a poorly developed infrastructure

D.
isolation from other countries

the minoan civilization flourished in the middle bronze age on the island of crete located in the eastern mediterranean from c. 2000 bce until c. 1500 bce. with their unique art and architecture, and the spread of their ideas through contact with other cultures across the aegean, the minoans made a significant contribution to the development of western european civilization as it is known today. labyrinth-like palace complexes, vivid frescoes depicting scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewelry, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are all particular features of minoan crete.  

so basically their unique way of ding arts, as well as architecture.