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What contributed the most to human migration more than ten thousand years ago?

A
Sturdy boats were invented.
B
Another Ice Age occurred.
C
A major volcano erupted in Africa.
D
A severe drought occurred.
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In addition to patronage, merchant families during the Renaissance began to

A
educate their sons.
B
practice new religions.
C
establish new businesses.
D
hide their wealth.
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After the American Revolution, why did France view the United States as a model nation?

A
The United States established a representative democracy.
B
The United States embraced its colonial rulers.
C
The United States ended government-mandated social classes.
D
The United States published the idea of checks and balances.
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Upon the Roman emperor’s acceptance of Christianity, how did the religion’s status change?

A
Christianity was made the empire’s official religion.
B
Christianity immediately spread around the world.
C
Christianity became legal to practice.
D
Christianity developed uniform beliefs.
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One of Galileo’s contributions to science was

A
creating the coordinate plane system.
B
developing the scientific method.
C
improving the telescope.
D
inventing the astrolabe.
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Which best prevented the government from maintaining control at the end of the Tang Dynasty?

A
the lack of penalties for breaking laws
B
the inability to appoint skilled officials
C
the enormous size of the empire
D
the lack of crops due to drought
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Why might breaking a canon law during the Middle Ages be worse for an individual than breaking a law written by the government?

A
The Church could leverage their political influence in every country.
B
The Church could authorize severe punishment if necessary.
C
The Church had its own court system, which decided on appropriate punishment.
D
The Church had the power to banish a person from the religious community.
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In Athenian society, who was allowed to vote?

A
all women
B
all foreigners
C
all citizens
D
all men
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Why did Philip II of Spain want to invade England?

A
to spread Protestantism in England
B
to spread the teachings of the Reformation
C
to restore Catholic rule in England
D
to make his son the king of England
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The Third Estate included approximately ninety-eight percent of the French population under the Old Regime. Which group was exclusively part of this estate?

A
parish priests of common descent
B
peasants
C
landowners
D
impoverished nobility
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The formation of the National Assembly had what long-term effect on the Estates-General?

A
It made the Estates-General part of the National Assembly.
B
It inspired the Estates-General to push for reforms.
C
It compelled the Estates-General to continue to support the king.
D
It caused the Estates-General to cease to exist.
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Why was Maximilien de Robespierre executed?

A
He wanted to retain the French nobility.
B
He didn’t believe in democratic reform.
C
He eventually became a tyrant.
D
He was found guilty of treason.
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What was one government reform enacted by the Tang Dynasty?

A
The dynasty raised taxes on peasants in rural areas.
B
The dynasty filled government positions with friends.
C
The dynasty created the first civil service exams.
D
The dynasty reorganized Chinese laws.
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What is the best description of the role of women in Athens?

A
Women were allowed to own property, but they could not vote.
B
Women were considered full citizens even though they could not vote.
C
Women were confined to taking care of the home and their children.
D
Women were lumped in with enslaved persons and free men in their roles.
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Why did the diffusion of ideas and knowledge decrease during the Ming Dynasty?

A
The emperors used up finances by sponsoring several expeditions to foreign lands.
B
The emperors promoted the study of politics and government over science and technology.
C
The emperors instituted a policy of isolationism, which limited trade and outside influence.
D
The emperors reintroduced Confucian ideals which placed focused on family rather than education.
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What was the main effect of the Persian wars?

A
Persia was no longer a threat to anyone.
B
Athens and Sparta began working together.
C
Athens became the leader of the Greek city-states.
D
Sparta became the leader of the Greek city-states.
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This is an image of the conquistadors.

Question illustration
A
the conquistadors were men doing God’s work.
B
the conquistadors were aggressive men.
C
they were thanking God for helping them meet new friends.
D
they were praying to the false god of gold.
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Italy during the Renaissance is best described as

A
an important center of trade.
B
a secondary place for trade.
C
an ally of the Ottoman Empire.
D
an opponent of the Ottoman Empire.
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Why did the caliphs demonstrate religious tolerance to Jewish and Christian people?

A
The caliphs believed all three religions shared the same god.
B
The caliphs hoped tolerance would generate higher levels of trade.
C
The caliphs thought that everyone followed the Five Pillars of Islam.
D
The caliphs knew freedom of worship led to an overall stronger empire.
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Which of the following best defines a religious heretic?

A
a Catholic priest charged with converting others to Catholicism.
B
a person who tried to convert others to his or her religion.
C
an organization that punished those who did not follow Catholicism.
D
a person who held beliefs going against the teachings of a church.

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