Which of the Following Inferences Can Be Made Based on Map

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inferences can be made based on Map 4.1 in the textbook?

• A) The spread of Buddhism and Christianity occurred rapidly and in a short period of time.
• B) The spread of Buddhism and Christianity sparked religious wars.
• C) Christianity established a presence in Asia,but Buddhism did not take hold in Europe.
• D) Buddhism and Christianity spread only where the state provided protection.

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Definitions:

Gamete

A fully developed single-set chromosome male or female reproductive cell capable of merging with its counterpart from the opposite gender to produce a zygote through sexual reproduction.

Haploid

A cell or nucleus having a single set of unpaired chromosomes, typical of gametes.

Diploid

A diploid cell is one that contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, which is the characteristic number of chromosomes for most organisms' body cells.

Gamete Formation

The process by which gametes, or sex cells, are produced, involving meiosis, resulting in cells with half the original number of chromosomes.