Who is speaking in this excerpt?

During which period in egyptian history did the theocratic government began to decrease in power while the local leaders took control of their territories

Is karma the same as destiny, in the sense that everything that happens to you is predetermined? do you believe that "what goes around comes around," and if so is this the same as karma? does everyone get what they deserve, in the end?

How did american entry into world war i affect the allied powers?