Which of the following best describes the significance of hajj for muslims?
a. it serves as a test of whether their faith can endure hardship.
b. it serves as a day of rest and worship.
c. it is a way to honor the pilgrimage their founder made.
d. it is a way to make sure all food is prepared properly.

Which of the following statements describes how the punic wars contributed to the development of the roman empire? (5 points) they allowed the romans to focus more on expanding into the western mediterranean. they resulted in the overthrow of the roman republic and establishment of the empire. they marked the end of roman expansion in the mediterranean region. they forced the romans to reorganize their government with an emperor as ruler.

Lloyd’s of london was one of the first institutions to offer insurance to merchants and joint-trade companies. a major part of the insurance system involved people who agreed to take responsibility for the insured losses in return for a fee. what were these risk-takers known as? a. joint-stock companies b. investors c. underwriters d. merchants e. capitalists

Complete these sentences about the babylonian civilization. the babylonians were great supporters of art and architecture. their most well-known achievement in architecture was the . this achievement was a wonder in a land that was mainly made up of deserts and mountains. the is named for one of the most famous rulers of babylon. the citizens of babylon had to follow this collection of rules and laws. the babylonians practiced , but marduk was their main god.