Why did the Ming dynasty reduce contact with the outside world?

Is it true the ancient egyptians created a calendar that had 10 days in a week

Which statement best explains “the culture of life” (plato) plz : ( a. it is the belief that all life is sacred and the implementation of policy in line with that vision b. it is the idea that human embryos should be used to find cures to medical conditions c.it is the belief that god created the world and that no one should a metal in affairs of life and death d. it is the belief that human beings have the right to determine when and how they should die

The defendant is charged with the battery of a bouncer at a local tavern. at the trial, the prosecutor introduces evidence that while the bouncer was attempting to question the defendant about her intoxicated demeanor, the defendant committed a battery on the bouncer. the defendant attempts to defend against the charge on the basis of self-defense, insisting that the bouncer used excessive force in stopping her from entering the tavern. the defendant attempts to introduce into evidence an authenticated copy of the tavern records that show that three patrons had written complaints against the bouncer within the past six months for the use of excessive force. the prosecutor objects on the grounds that the records are inadmissible character evidence. should the court sustain the objection?