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Why is French still used as the language for commerce in Morocco and Algeria?

A
Both countries are seeking membership in the European Union, which requires the use of a European language.
B
Arabic is used only for religious purposes, and it is sacrilegious to use it for anything else.
C
Both countries are former colonies of France.
D
The French prime minister is the head of state for both countries.
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The many immigrant groups in Texas contributed to the cultural identity of Texas in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

A
incorporating different types of cuisine into Texas society
B
bringing gothic architecture and building Catholic churches
C
establishing newspapers and schools in their native languages
D
maintaining all of the traditions of their native country and not adopting any American customs
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The state of Israel was created __________.

A
as a result of tension between Arabs and Jews after the Sinai War
B
by the Camp David Accords brokered by the United States
C
by the armistice agreement after the Yom Kippur War
D
following World War II, after the UN created plans to partition Palestine
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Why is the time period from 750 –1300 CE referred to as the “Golden Age of Islam"?

A
This is the time when Islam was most influential around the world.
B
More people practiced Islam than any other major religion during this time period.
C
Islamic scholars made advancements in technology, literature, philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and the arts during this time period.
D
Islamic armies had taken over most of Asia and Africa.
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Africa’s landscape is essentially __________.

A
a series of mountains
B
a large desert sprawling over the continent
C
a series of plateaus that rise in elevation steps
D
a series of coniferous and tropical forests
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Which of the following physical features is not found in Africa?

A
Mount Kilimanjaro
B
the Sahara Desert
C
the island of Madagascar
D
the Euphrates River
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The region of Latin America was most significantly influenced by __________ colonization.

A
French and Swedish
B
Spanish and Portuguese
C
English and Dutch
D
French and Dutch
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Which of the following statements about education in South Asia is true?

A
School attendence in India has improved in recent years.
B
India’s literacy rate exceeds 90%.
C
Over 95% of students attend school past age 15 in Pakistan.
D
The literacy rate is higher for women than men throughout the region.
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Which of the following qualities do China and India have in common?

A
Mandarin is the most commonly spoken language.
B
Literacy rates are over 90% for all citizens.
C
Hinduism is the most commonly practiced religion.
D
Populations are over one billion.
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Which of the following statements about industry and production in the United States and Canada is false?

A
The United States and Canada are the world’s leading producers of hydroelectricity.
B
Smog has not affected Canada because Canada’s overall climate is too cool for air pollution.
C
Canada is a world producer of agricultural products and seafoods.
D
Because of its wide variety of soil and climates, the United States is a leading producer of agricultural products.
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All of the following are examples of the blending of Mexican and American culture in Texas EXCEPT:

A
Tex-Mex cuisine
B
widespread anti-Mexican prejudice during the world wars
C
Spanish newspapers and radio stations addressing news and concerns of both nations
D
Mexican Americans learning English and participating in the political system while still honoring traditions of Mexico
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Mount Erebus, an active volcano, is located __________.

A
in Australia’s Snowy Mountains
B
on New Zealand’s North Island
C
in Antarctica
D
on Melanesia’s largest island

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