India’s “Golden Age” began as a direct result of an increase in trade.
a takeover of other Asian countries.
a decrease in government dependence.
the fall of the Mauryan empire

In 1517, the spanish friar bartolomé de las casas, disturbed by the suffering which spanish conquistadores had wrought on the native populations of america, became an important advocate of

“[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.

Provincial cuisine is characterized by elaborate preparations, fancy garnishes and rich sauces. true false