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What historical event is depicted in this tapestry?

A
the arrival of Angles and Saxons in England
B
the signing of the Magna Carta
C
Richard the Lionhearted on a crusade
D
William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings
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If Hindu troops won a major battle against their enemies, whom would they praise for their guidance?

A
Shiva
B
Buddha
C
Brahma
D
Vishnu
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How did the lives of peasants change under the government of Emperor Wudi?

A
They were forced to establish a standard examination system.
B
They were better able to move between classes.
C
They were sent to schools where Legalism was taught.
D
They were required to work for the government one month per year.
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What is a Hajj?

A
a religious idol
B
a book of laws
C
a journey to Mecca
D
a member of an Arab tribe
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Both the Ottoman and Mughal empires

A
absorbed religious influences from other cultures.
B
offered high positions to Hindus and Sikhs.
C
ruled their territories until the early 1900s.
D
forced non-Muslims to convert to Islam.
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Which describes a difference between the attacks of Arab Muslim armies and the attacks of Ottoman Turk armies on the Byzantine Empire?

A
Muslim armies seized Constantinople in 1453, while Turk armies seized other Byzantine lands starting in 700.
B
Muslim armies began attacking the Empire in 700, while Turk armies captured Constantinople in 1453.
C
Muslim armies conquered Anatolia in 700, while Turk armies captured Egypt and Syria in 1453.
D
Muslim armies conquered Egypt and Syria in 700, while Turk armies captured the Orthodox Church in 1453.
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Which city became the cultural center of the Hellenistic civilization?

A
Byzantium
B
Babylon
C
Alexandria
D
Athens
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Which list states achievements from the Scientific Revolution in the correct order?

A
i. The heliocentric theory is published. ii. Galileo argues for Copernicus. iii. Isaac Newton develops calculus. iv. The scientific method is invented.
B
i. Galileo argues for Copernicus. ii. Isaac Newton develops calculus. iii. The heliocentric theory is published. iv. The scientific method is invented.
C
i. The heliocentric theory is published. ii. The scientific method is developed. iii. Galileo argues for Copernicus. iv. Isaac Newton develops calculus.
D
i. Galileo argues for Copernicus. ii. The heliocentric theory is published. iii. The scientific method is invented. iv. Isaac Newton develops calculus.
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Which explorer is known for being the first to circumnavigate the globe, yet died in Asia before completing his journey?

A
Christopher Columbus
B
Bartolomeu Dias
C
Vasco da Gama
D
Ferdinand Magellan
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How is India distinct from the rest of Asia?

A
It is a peninsula.
B
It is an outcropping.
C
It is a subcontinent.
D
It is a landmass.
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What is the difference between the Torah and the Talmud?

A
The Torah has been handed down for generations; the Talmud is a series of books.
B
The Torah means “study”; the Talmud means “the Five Books of Moses.”
C
The Torah describes the basic laws of Judaism; the Talmud is a collection of interpretations of the Torah.
D
The Torah focuses on interpreting ideas and recommendations; the Talmud focuses on directions for daily living.
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One of the geographical advantages of early Rome

A
was the ocean that completely surrounded it.
B
were the friendly territories located on all sides.
C
were the hills and mountains that protected it.
D
was the tropical weather that helped plants grow.
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Which word best describes Hammurabi’s Code?

A
harsh
B
permissive
C
unequal
D
unfair
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In what way was the feudal system like the Roman Empire?

A
Both were based on cooperation between rich and poor.
B
Both centralized the European government.
C
Both provided structure to people’s lives.
D
Both emphasized education for all.
17

The Roman Empire created the world’s first

A
system of writing.
B
network of roads.
C
irrigation system.
D
firefighting brigades.
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How was Jewish religion incorporated into the foundation of Christianity?

A
The Christian Bible included the Torah, which is the first five books of the Old Testament.
B
The Nicene Creed was created to standardize Jewish beliefs and later used to develop Christianity.
C
The Christian holidays, Easter and Christmas, were adaptations from Jewish holidays.
D
The Christian symbol of the cross was adopted to represent Jewish belief in the resurrection of Jesus.
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Which best states how major works produced during the High Renaissance, such as Mona Lisa, affected European culture?

A
Major works produced during the High Renaissance emphasized naturalism and led to a revival of secular influence.
B
Major works produced during the High Renaissance emphasized spirituality and led to a revival of church influence.
C
Major works produced during the High Renaissance emphasized beauty and led to a revival of classical influence.
D
Major works produced during the High Renaissance emphasized science and led to a revival of scientific influence.
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Which type of art or architecture from ancient Egypt has been adopted by the US government?

A
hieroglyphs
B
pyramids
C
obelisks
D
sphinxes
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Which event immediately followed the storming of the Bastille?

A
The Estates-General was dissolved.
B
Government troops attacked the National Assembly.
C
Peasants began attacking the aristocracy.
D
Louis XVI stepped down.
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How did the famine and the plague affect the population of Europe in the 1300s?

A
They killed millions and led people to move to cities.
B
They forced millions to give up their jobs and leave Europe.
C
They killed millions and led people to return to manors.
D
They forced millions to leave Europe and move to Asia.

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