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Besides the closeness to the Indus River, what other geographical feature might have influenced the choice to settle in this region?

A
coastal access to the Bay of Bengal
B
coastal access to the Arabian Sea
C
proximity to the Thar desert
D
proximity to the Himalayan Mountains
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Letter A shows the location of which ancient river valley?

A
Tigris
B
Nile
C
Indus
D
Euphrates
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What is missing from the diagram showing the relationship among human migration, ideas, and customs?

A
New ideas and beliefs emerge from the different groups.
B
New customs and beliefs are adopted.
C
The more powerful group puts their ideas into practice.
D
Groups agree to live together in a separation of ideas and beliefs.
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Which letter on the map shows the location of Mesopotamia?

A
letter A
B
letter B
C
letter C
D
letter D
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Which geographic features gave rise to early civilization?

A
rivers
B
deserts
C
oceans
D
mountains
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How did people during the Zhou Dynasty perceive natural disasters such as floods or famine?

A
They believed it indicated the rulers were not following the Mandate of Heaven.
B
They believed it meant the dynasty would continue to rule with great success.
C
They thought it indicated the end of times and that they should prepare for death.
D
They thought it meant that God was angry and sending punishment.
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What does “Mesopotamia” mean?

A
land between the continents
B
land between the mountains
C
land between the rivers
D
land between the oceans
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What was one result of the spread of Buddhism?

A
The caste system became common practice in India.
B
Continuous conflict between Buddhists and Hindus has resulted in several wars.
C
Buddhism is the most commonly practiced religion in the world.
D
Many sects of Buddhism have developed and the religion has been combined with others.
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The role of the scribe within Egyptian society and government is most similar to that of a(n)

A
political advisor.
B
record keeper.
C
accountant.
D
leader.
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How did God punish the Jewish people for disobedience during the Exodus?

A
He banished them forever from Egypt.
B
He ordered them to wander the desert.
C
He decreed they would live as enslaved people.
D
He forced them to obey the Ten Commandments.
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Why did so many early civilizations arise near river valleys?

A
Rivers provided an easy route for trade.
B
The seclusion of a valley provided protection from enemies.
C
Water created fertile soil and other agricultural advantages.
D
Monsoons inflicted less damage away from coastal areas.
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What was one of the primary results of Chinese civilizations settling in river valleys?

A
The fertile land supported a food surplus.
B
The rulers adopted a system of divine leadership.
C
The culture created a writing system.
D
The people learned to control flooding.
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Was social mobility likely for scribes during the Old and Middle Kingdom eras?

A
No. Scribes usually inherited their positions from their fathers.
B
Yes. Scribes kept records for government and could use their role to gain power.
C
Yes. Scribes were educated, which enabled them to move to a higher class level.
D
No. Scribes were powerless bureaucrats.
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Who was considered Judaism’s greatest prophet?

A
Moses
B
Jacob
C
Isaac
D
Abraham
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What role did the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers play in the development of civilization?

A
They enabled the people of Mesopotamia to become sea traders.
B
They enriched the soil and helped farmers grow food surpluses.
C
They isolated the people of Mesopotamia from other regions.
D
They provided enough water for farmers not to have to irrigate their crops.
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What role did the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers play in the development of civilization?

A
They provided enough water for farmers not to have to irrigate their crops.
B
They isolated the people of Mesopotamia from other regions.
C
They enriched the soil and helped farmers grow food surpluses.
D
They enabled the people of Mesopotamia to become sea traders.
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Why is Tutankhamun’s tomb, the most complete pharaoh’s tomb discovered, such a significant discovery?

A
It provides detailed insights into social stratification in ancient Egypt.
B
It provides detailed insights into Tutankhamun’s many accomplishments.
C
It provides detailed insights into life and death in ancient Egypt.
D
It provides detailed insights into the pharaoh’s role in society.
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Which dynasty was the first to build advanced settlements in China?

A
Shang
B
Zhou
C
Han
D
Qin
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In the ancient world, why did civilizations flourish around great river valleys?

A
River valleys sheltered citizens from harsh weather.
B
River valleys provided an ideal environment for agriculture.
C
River valleys contained vast mineral resources.
D
River valleys protected citizens from natural disasters.
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What is Sanskrit?

A
a seasonal wind that brings rain
B
an ancient Indo-Aryan language
C
a book of religious stories and hymns
D
a social class system in India

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