Stanhope's adventure began when the Turkish government granted her permission to dig in Ashkelon. This was an ancient city where astonishing treasures were supposedly buried. The Turks routinely denied other Westerners this request, but Stanhope was a persuasive woman. In this passage, the word routinely means .

A seldom finished more than once
B frequently changed or altered
C often done or said the same way
D unpredictably or rarely made

Statistics show that internet usage in the united states has grown from just 41% of households in 2000 to 77% of households in 2010. which of the following best describes how online shopping has added to cultural diffusion in the united states? it encourages people to purchase more than they normally would. it makes news and information about products available in an easy-to-consume format. it has allowed large corporations to expand into new states, creating more jobs. it makes goods more accessible to people who might not normally be able to get them.