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Civilizations in North and South America — Cumulative exam Answers

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During the 1500s, many Jesuits became

A
rebels.
B
princes.
C
heretics.
D
missionaries.
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Why would a lord face at least as much danger from invaders as a peasant would?

A
The lord would be likely to have less protection from others.
B
The lord could not defend himself as well as a peasant could.
C
The lord would have more to lose, in terms of wealth and property.
D
The lord would be more likely to anger invaders.
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Which statement best explains the importance of the Age of Discovery?

A
The Age of Discovery was the beginning of globalization.
B
The Age of Discovery established less efficient trade routes.
C
The Age of Discovery covered a very short time in history.
D
The Age of Discovery explained the rise of freedom movements.
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Read the excerpt from the Hymn to the Nile.Hail to thee, O Nile! Who manifests thyself over this land, and comes to give life to Egypt!

A
fertile soil
B
fishing stocks
C
defensive capabilities
D
drinking water
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Which leader was defeated by Francisco Pizarro?

A
Bartolomé
B
Montezuma
C
Cortés
D
Atahualpa
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When the Aryans migrated to India, what influential concept did they bring to the country?

A
the caste system
B
the decimal system
C
modern farming techniques
D
religious tolerance
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Why are empires and civilizations so intent on producing works of artistic and cultural significance?

A
These works help to ensure the success of the empire’s people.
B
These works help to ensure the legacy of an empire.
C
These works help to make the leader more powerful.
D
These works help to ensure the empire will continue to prosper.
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Trade spread the Italian Renaissance across Europe by

A
helping merchants become patrons.
B
helping monarchs become artists.
C
helping merchants become politicians.
D
helping artists become patrons
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Which invention helped spread the Italian Renaissance across Europe?

A
bicycles
B
printing presses
C
carriages
D
microscopes
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Which best explains how humanism affected the way Europeans thought about themselves?

A
Humanism helped Europeans believe in their own potential.
B
Humanism helped Europeans strengthen their religious beliefs.
C
Humanism helped Europeans create classical works of art.
D
Humanism helped Europeans reject classical beliefs.
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Which culture was the first Mesoamerican civilization?

A
the Aztecs
B
the Mayas
C
the Olmecs
D
the Zapotecs
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With the creation of the cuneiform system, scribes were able to

A
keep records of government.
B
travel to distant lands.
C
irrigate dry farmlands.
D
halt the yearly river floods.
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The Western Church and the Eastern Church differed in what area?

A
beliefs
B
leadership
C
clergy
D
artwork
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The Twelve Tables of the Roman Republic were a written

A
declaration of war.
B
legal code.
C
description of social classes.
D
plan for government.
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In addition to an interest in religious reform, the princes of Germany supported Martin Luther’s ideas for

A
cultural and social reasons.
B
political and economic reasons.
C
ethical and philosophical reasons.
D
educational and intellectual reasons.

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