How was the byzantine empire able to control trade with the middle east and Europe? A. its armies attacked any kingdoms that did not trade with it.

B. its emperor also had an influence in the orthodox church.

C. its leaders were chosen by powerful Muslim empires.

D. its capital city was located between Europe and the middle east.

Which of the following is the main reason early new england had villages rather than cities? 1. the area did not have ports for trade. 2. not many people lived in new england at the time. 3. new england did not have the natural resources to support cities. 4. the settlers set up new england with villages for religious reasons.

What is a characteristic of hunter-gatherer societies?

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts