Applying Economics to World History — Unit test Answers

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What is the role of the government in a command economy?

A
The government makes all economic decisions.
B
The government allows private ownership of resources.
C
The government gives individuals the power to set prices.
D
The government encourages competition to produce goods.
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How did the conquest of new lands most directly contribute to economic growth?

A
Conquests resulted in the rise of new empires.
B
Conquests led to the acquisition of new labor and capital.
C
Conquests offered excitement and adventure to soldiers.
D
Conquests sped up the development of military technologies.
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What concepts were developed in the ancient world to make sure trade was fair?

A
scarcity and surplus
B
supply and demand
C
standard measures and weights
D
traditional and command economies
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What was the most likely effect of scarcity on an ancient trade good, such as ivory?

A
Scarcity created a surplus of ivory.
B
Scarcity reduced the supply of ivory.
C
Scarcity increased the supply of ivory.
D
Scarcity decreased the demand for ivory.
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Which elements are factors of production?

A
supply and demand
B
surplus and scarcity
C
land, labor, and capital
D
goods, services, and raw materials
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