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What was unique about the physical geography of the Oaxaca Valley?

A
It contained a vast system of caves.
B
It sat on top of an active volcano.
C
It sat thousands of feet above sea level.
D
It contained mostly swamps and jungles.
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How did Hinduism influence Siddhartha Gautama?

A
Gautama believed in the same gods and goddesses as the Hindus.
B
Gautama sought enlightenment, which is an important part of Hinduism.
C
Gautama founded Buddhism because Hinduism was his father’s religion.
D
Gautama is the god of Buddhism, just as Brahma is the god of Hinduism.
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Why would an interpretation of a historical event change over time? Check all that apply.

A
New evidence is discovered.
B
New opinions are considered.
C
Oversights and errors are corrected.
D
New technology is applied to evidence.
E
Pieces of evidence are lost or stolen.
4

What is one way in which Caesar Augustus improved Rome’s army?

A
He fired ineffective soldiers.
B
He required equal pay.
C
He hired more generals.
D
He provided new equipment.
5

Read the statement about Mount Vesuvius.Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE and destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii.

A
It is based on opinion.
B
It is a fair statement of fact.
C
It expresses one specific view.
D
It exaggerates details of the event.
6

Review the image of traditional housing in ancient West Africa.

Question illustration
A
people from different social classes
B
people attending an Islamic school
C
people from different kinship groups
D
people related through blood or marriage
7

The map shows the Fertile Crescent.

Question illustration
A
the Nile River
B
the Tigris River
C
the Jordan River
D
the Euphrates River
8

Read the map.

Question illustration
A
Minor civilizations were built close to the Pacific Ocean.
B
Major civilizations were built near rivers.
C
Minor civilizations were built along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
D
Major civilizations were built in the mountains.
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What was the effect of people starting to use the Silk Road again before the Renaissance?

A
the formation of new governments
B
an exchange of ideas and technology
C
the beginning of new religious conflicts
D
a decline in the population of trading cities
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According to Islamic tradition, why is Muhammad important to the Muslim faith?

A
He was the archangel who spread the word of Allah.
B
He taught people about Islam through language and writing.
C
He was a holy prophet who received messages from Allah.
D
He spread the religion while traveling as a trader.
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How did moving the Roman capital to Constantinople affect the Eastern Roman Empire?

A
The Eastern Roman Empire traded more with Rome.
B
The Eastern Roman Empire adopted Roman customs.
C
The Eastern Roman Empire became wealthy and powerful.
D
The Eastern Roman Empire had a greater connection to the West.
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Why did crusaders wear red crosses on their clothing?

A
as part of a pilgrimage
B
to demonstrate chivalry
C
as proof they were well armed
D
to show their religious mission
13

Read the map.Which physical feature separates the Indian subcontinent from East Asia?

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A
Orkhon River
B
Mekong River
C
Taklamakan Desert
D
Himalayas
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How did the flooding of the Nile River affect the ancient Egyptian economy?

A
It caused economic disaster.
B
It cut Egypt off from foreign trade.
C
It allowed people to transport goods.
D
It connected Mediterranean trade routes.
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Which climate conditions best describe the Fertile Crescent?

A
hot and dry
B
mild in winter
C
warm and damp
D
rainy in summer
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The map shows the physical features of Asia.What physical barrier shown on the map was the biggest obstacle to Silk Road trade?

Question illustration
A
the Black Sea
B
the Taklamakan Desert
C
the Pacific Ocean
D
the Ural Mountains
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How did Qin Shihuangdi organize and rule a large empire?

A
He relied on local leaders to oversee the territories.
B
He set up a central government with a bureaucracy.
C
He appointed family members to leadership positions.
D
He reorganized the feudal system to give the aristocracy power.
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Read the quotation written by Martin Luther in 1517.Those who believe that they can be certain of their salvation because they have indulgence letters will be eternally damned, together with their teachers.This quotation was part of which document?

A
the Book of Common Prayer
B
the Edict of Worms
C
the Institute of the Christian Religion
D
the Ninety-Five Theses
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What was the most significant change Akhenaton made to the Egyptian religion?

A
He encouraged the worship of one god.
B
He made the capital the center of worship.
C
He encouraged his people to worship new gods.
D
He made the priests his top advisers in the kingdom.
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How did the Medici influence the growth of ideas during the Renaissance?

A
They spent money to build libraries.
B
They supported missionaries in Asia.
C
They trained the earliest painters of the period.
D
They established patronages throughout Europe.

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