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What did Genghis Khan use to establish an empire that stretched across most of Asia?

A
terraced farming
B
cavalry soldiers
C
slash-and-burn agriculture
D
portable homes
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Why was the law passed in 2015 changed in 2021?

A
to encourage enormous population growth
B
to reverse a sharply decreasing birth rate
C
to help reduce the birth rate in this decade
D
to encourage citizens to have huge families
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Sort each sentence to show whether it is a characteristic of Southeast Asia’s river valleys and mountain ranges.

Answer:

Irrawaddy dolphins and lotus flowers live in some of these biodiverse areas.,People grow rice in these agricultural regions.|Two different forest types—deciduous and evergreen—are found here.,Volcanic activity has changed the landscape and caused hardship.

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Sort each word or phrase to show whether it applies to the Himalayan or the Indus Valley environment in South Asia.

Answer:

high altitudes,lower oxygen levels,barahnaja|alluvial plains,grid system for cities,rock reservoirs

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Which statement accurately describes the Sahara?

A
It lies in Turkey and forms a barrier between the Mediterranean Sea and the Anatolian Plateau.
B
It is located in Iran and is known as the Great Salt Desert because of its salt crusts.
C
It is found in Iran and is known for its rocks, which date back over 500 million years.
D
It stretches across most of North Africa and is the largest hot desert in the world.
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Sort each sentence to show whether it is a characteristic of Southeast Asia’s river valleys and mountain ranges.

Answer:

Irrawaddy dolphins and lotus flowers live in some of these biodiverse areas.,People grow rice in these agricultural regions.|Two different forest types—deciduous and evergreen—are found here.,Volcanic activity has changed the landscape and caused hardship.

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Sort each phrase by whether it describes oil or solar power in sub-Saharan Africa.

Answer:

is mainly exported to foreign nations,causes environmental concerns|requires more financial investment to establish,needs proper infrastructure for success

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Sort each example by whether it describes early settlers in Siberia or in the Caucasus.

Answer:

adapted to a harsh winter climate,layered animal skins and fur for clothing,were mainly nomadic or seminomadic|grew corn, barley, and wheat,domesticated cattle and sheep,established permanent settlements

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Sort each statement to show whether it describes agriculture in the Himalayan Mountains or on the islands of South Asia.

Answer:

use of terraced fields,adaptation of a technique called barahnaja|use of paddy fields,modifications for monsoons and thick forests

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Sort each statement to show whether it describes agriculture in the Himalayan Mountains or on the islands of South Asia.

Answer:

use of terraced fields,adaptation of a technique called barahnaja|use of paddy fields,modifications for monsoons and thick forests

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What were the stelae of the Kingdom of Aksum?

A
traditional healers within a community
B
monuments made of stacked stones
C
charms believed to have spiritual power
D
temples used for religious ceremonies
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Which statement accurately describes the Sahara?

A
It is found in Iran and is known for its rocks, which date back over 500 million years.
B
It lies in Turkey and forms a barrier between the Mediterranean Sea and the Anatolian Plateau.
C
It stretches across most of North Africa and is the largest hot desert in the world.
D
It is located in Iran and is known as the Great Salt Desert because of its salt crusts.
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In which location would this landscape be found?

A
the Thar Desert
B
the Karakoram Range
C
Nepal
D
Sri Lanka
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Where do most Shia Muslims live in the region?

A
Iraq and Iran
B
Saudi Arabia and Yemen
C
Egypt and Libya
D
Syria and Turkey
18

Drag and drop each mountain range in South Asia to match it to the correct location shown on the map.

Answer:

Karakoram Range|Western Ghats|Hindu Kush|Himalayas|Eastern Ghats

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Which statement best describes the ASEAN economy?

A
The economy is growing, with member countries achieving equal levels of development.
B
The economy is growing, with member countries experiencing different stages of development.
C
The economy is slowing, with member countries choosing to emphasize agricultural production.
D
The economy is slowing, with member countries limiting their amounts of exported goods.

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