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Which statement best explains how geography contributed to the development of the Harappan civilization?

A
Harappa was located in a dry area, which provided opportunities for better hunting.
B
Harappa was located in a remote area, which allowed the people to avoid warfare.
C
Harappa was located in the Indus River Valley, which provided fertile land for farming.
D
Harappa was located in the Himalayan Mountains, which encouraged trade with other groups.
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What was the Hundred Years’ War?

A
a civil war between English nobles
B
a war between England and France
C
a war to rule the kingdom of England
D
a war between the nobles and the French king
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Christians were originally part of the Jewish faith. In this context, how was Jesus viewed by his followers?

A
as the Messiah
B
as a revolutionary
C
as the emperor
D
as a god
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Hinduism grew out of the beliefs of what earlier religion?

A
Islam
B
Judaism
C
Christianity
D
Brahmanism
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The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids to be used

A
as tombs.
B
for crop storage.
C
as places of worship.
D
for government meetings.
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What caused division among Muslims in the 600s?

A
fights over important trade routes into Asia
B
disagreement over who should succeed Muhammad
C
fights over religious territory on the Arabian Peninsula
D
disagreement over the correct interpretation of the Qur’an
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What was a challenge that resulted from the Roman Empire’s large size?

A
The empire was lacking in natural resources.
B
It was challenging to trade with other regions.
C
It was difficult to defend all areas from attacks.
D
The empire faced crowding issues due to overpopulation.
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Why did the gold–salt trade have an enormous impact on the cultures of West Africa?

A
It created a network of trade routes connecting East Africa and West Africa.
B
By connecting West Africa to the rest of the world, it brought West Africans new goods and ideas.
C
By connecting West Africa to Europe, it allowed West Africans to conquer Mediterranean lands.
D
It established roadways that made travel between West Africa and North Africa faster.
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Which statement is part of the dharma of Buddhism?

A
To end suffering, you must stop wanting things.
B
The true path to enlightenment is giving to others.
C
Suffering is caused by treating other people poorly.
D
Enlightenment is rewarded by the gods’ approval.
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Who ruled during the golden age of the Byzantine Empire?

A
Diocletian
B
Constantine
C
Justinian
D
the pope
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Peloponnesus is connected to Greece by what geographic feature?

A
sea
B
isthmus
C
mountain
D
peninsula
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The map shows the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.According to the map, which body of water was controlled by the Roman Empire?

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A
the Red Sea
B
the Black Sea
C
the Caspian Sea
D
the Persian Gulf
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Why were Muslims able to gain control of the Iberian Peninsula in the 700s?

A
The territory was close to their most sacred cities.
B
The territory was close to their lands in North Africa.
C
Everyone who lived in the area followed Islam.
D
Everyone who lived in the area spoke the same language.
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Which item is an example of a primary source?

A
an artifact
B
a biography
C
an encyclopedia
D
a textbook
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What was the Magna Carta?

A
the first European constitution that prevented the king from having power
B
the first European constitution that explained the rights of the people
C
a contract that was between the people and the barons and provided equality for all
D
a contract that was between the barons and the government and prevented unfair trials
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Which statement describes an example of checks and balances in the Roman Republic?

A
The judicial branch wrote and enacted laws.
B
A consul vetoed a law passed by the legislature.
C
The legislative branch debated and created laws.
D
The consuls appointed a dictator during a time of crisis.
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The map shows the Indian subcontinent.

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A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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A historian mostly works to

A
find out why a contemporary event occurred.
B
find out the truth about events from the past.
C
explain present-day events based on the past.
D
explain the mistakes of investigators long ago.
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How did the Nile River influence ancient Egypt’s crop schedule?

A
Crops were planted when the Nile River delta was flooded.
B
Crops were harvested when the Nile River Valley was flooded.
C
Crops were planted when the Nile River was at its highest point.
D
Crops were harvested when the Nile River was at its lowest point.
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Which statement best describes a manor in the medieval era?

A
It was a large town owned by nobles and worked in by serfs.
B
It was a large house where nobles and knights lived together.
C
It was a large house where nobles and servants lived together.
D
It was a large town owned by church officials and worked in by nobles.

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