Why was China divided into multiple spheres of influence during the mid-19th century?
A. European states hoped to economically dominate different parts
of China
B. Some regions of China had been conquered by Europeans, while
others remained Chinese
C. China separated itself into pro-European industrial regions and
anti-European farming regions.
D. Conflicts like the Taiping Rebellion had split the country into many
warring factions

Read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version. gilgamesh said, "courage, dear brother, this is no time to give in to fear. we have come so far, across so many mountains, and our journey is about to reach its goal. you were raised in the wild, with your own hands you have killed marauding lions and wolves, you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat. though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, you are a warrior, you know what to do.” what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh demonstrate in this excerpt? check all that apply. leadership courage honesty triumph in battle compelling speech