The Russians extended their power into the forbidding area of ...

[colton]

The Russians extended their power into the forbidding area of Siberia because
 
  a. it would provide a buffer area against raiding Mongols.
  b. it was the result of religious zeal.
  c. of the lucrative fur market.
  d. of ice-free ports.
  e. expansion was part of Russian goals.

Question 2

In what way were the Inca and Spanish mita systems similar?
 
  a. Exemptions were made for families in difficult circumstances.
  b. Work involved the maintenance of the community's well-being.
  c. Labor was considered a required service to the government.
  d. Dangerous and life-threatening conditions were involved.
  e. Families were cared for by the government.

[popopong]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c