« previous next »

Author Question: What convinced Europeans that the torrid zone did not exist? a. Venetian sailors, who had sailed ... (Read 13 times)

daltonest1984

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 536
on: Jul 4, 2018
What convinced Europeans that the torrid zone did not exist?
 
  a. Venetian sailors, who had sailed to Arabia, had no experience with the zone.
  b. European geographers, who had read Arabic sources, did not believe in the zone.
  c. Columbus's voyages did not encounter torrid or frigid zones.
  d. The Portuguese, who sailed past Cape Bojador in 1434, forced many to reconsider the existence of the zone.
  e. Henry the Navigator's excursions into Morocco proved the zone did not exist.

Question 2

Who dominated Mughal politics during the reign of Jahangir?
 
  a. Akbar
  b. Nur Jahan
  c. Aurangzeb
  d. Shah Jahan
  e. Humayun


kilada

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

The San Andreas Fault Zone The San Andreas Fault Zone
Nucleic acid bases can exist in syn or anti conformations Nucleic acid bases can exist in syn or anti conformations
Intertropical convergence zone Intertropical convergence zone
The low-elevation coastal zone in Bangladesh is under threat of inundation by 2100 The low-elevation coastal zone in Bangladesh is under threat of inundation by 2100
Seasonal Changes in a Temperate Zone Lake Seasonal Changes in a Temperate Zone Lake
Zone dimensions are not drawn to scale. Zone dimensions are not drawn to scale.
Video: Simple Diffusion - Ion transport

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library