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Which investigative process is most helpful for learning about past societies?

A
using historical inquiry
B
collecting artifacts
C
using the scientific method
D
studying foreign languages
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Why do historians use radiocarbon dating and DNA analysis on human bones?

A
to identify the specimen and determine its age
B
to preserve and protect the bones from decay
C
to create a replica of the bones to store in a museum
D
to determine the beliefs and values of the deceased
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The image shows the painting The Death of Caesar.

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A
It details what really happened when Caesar was assassinated.
B
It reveals the types of weapons that were used in Caesar’s time.
C
It shows that the artist views Caesar as a victim, not an evil tyrant.
D
It glorifies assassination as an option for removing powerful leaders.
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Which is an example of a secondary source?

A
a newspaper from the day of the event.
B
a documentary created by people who did not observe the event.
C
a journal entry created by someone who observed the event.
D
a letter written by someone who observed the event.
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Which statement best explains the importance of examining multiple perspectives about an event?

A
It reinforces a specific opinion about the event.
B
It determines which accounts are biased about the event.
C
It provides different and sometimes opposing viewpoints about an event.
D
It requires the use of both primary and secondary sources to learn about the event.
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Why do historians continue to gather historical evidence for even well-known events?

A
They want to find artifacts to sell.
B
They are looking for evidence to predict the future.
C
They know that new evidence may lead to new interpretations.
D
They assume that new technology will prove all of the old theories incorrect.
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How did food surpluses allow ancient civilizations to grow and prosper?

A
They led ancient civilizations to form religious beliefs.
B
They led ancient civilizations to create artistic traditions.
C
They led ancient civilizations to establish political systems.
D
They led ancient civilizations to develop specialization of labor.
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The plow a farmer uses to plant crops is an example of which factor of production?

A
capital
B
labor
C
land
D
services
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Which length of time is accurately represented?

A
The years 1920 to 1929 are an era.
B
The years 3001 to 4000 are a decade.
C
The years 1300 to 1399 are a century.
D
The years 2000 to 2010 are a millennium.
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What is a reason time lines are organized chronologically?

A
to make them more visually interesting
B
to identify the importance of the events
C
to help determine the causes and effects of events
D
to provide an in-depth understanding of events
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The timeline shows the history of mapmaking.According to the timeline, what has caused changes in mapmaking over time?

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A
the invention of the globe
B
the use of new technology
C
the invention of clay tablets
D
the use of the Greek language
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The map shows the ancient Middle East.

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A
to explain what natural resources were available
B
to show where humans moved and settled
C
to show why humans had to move around the world
D
to explain that global migration was very dangerous
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Read the passage from a letter by Christopher Columbus.The inhabitants . . . are well made, but because they are timid and full of terror. . . . But when they see that they are safe, and all fear is banished, they are very guileless and honest, and very liberal of all they have.–Letter to Gabriel Sanchez, Christopher Columbus

A
The author expresses an opinion about the native people.
B
The author provides factual evidence about the native people.
C
Multiple perspectives on the native people are included in the passage.
D
Specific details about the native people’s actions are included in the passage.
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Which is the best example of historical inquiry?

A
using art from ancient Roman buildings to determine which emperor built the Colosseum
B
using pottery found by archeologists to determine how weather impacted crops in ancient Rome
C
using letters from ancient Roman senators to learn about how the government of Rome changed
D
using ancient Greek descriptions of naval battles to explain how Romans conquered other people
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Which statement correctly uses a description of time?

A
The invention of the automobile began a new millennium.
B
The expansion of railroads marked the start of a new era.
C
The time from 1980 to 1989 was a century of economic growth.
D
The years 1900 to 1999 were a decade filled with many political changes.
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Read the passage from a letter by Christopher Columbus.As soon as I had come into this sea, I took by force some Indians from the first island, in order that they might learn from us, and at the same time tell us what they knew about affairs in these regions. This succeeded admirably; for in a short time we understood them and they us both by gesture and signs and words; and they were of great service to us.–Letter to Gabriel Sanchez, Christopher Columbus

A
Columbus explains the view that the native people and the Spanish were in conflict.
B
Columbus emphasizes the view that the native people interfered with the Spanish.
C
Columbus presents the view that the native people were beneficial to the Spanish.
D
Columbus stresses the view that interactions between the native people and the Spanish were peaceful.
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Why do historians use tools such as maps, timelines, and technology to help them conduct their work?

A
to create artifacts to study
B
to understand human activities
C
to generate historical documents
D
to draw conclusions about the future
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How did increased wealth influence ancient civilizations?

A
Wealth inspired artistic traditions of ancient civilizations.
B
Wealth determined the religious beliefs of ancient civilizations.
C
Wealth demonstrated the cultural values of ancient civilizations.
D
Wealth changed the amount of power held by ancient civilizations.
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The graph shows temperatures in Greenland from 500 CE to 1990 CE.What can these data help historians understand about the Viking settlements in Greenland?

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A
that the Vikings enjoyed consistently warm temperatures while they lived in Greenland
B
that the Vikings were careful to settle in areas that would support year-round agriculture
C
that colder temperatures starting in about 1300 may have forced the Vikings to leave Greenland
D
that the Vikings probably arrived in Greenland by about 1000, when the temperatures were cooler
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Read the passage.In Mayan cities, the most important buildings were constructed around a plaza, or open area, in the center of the city. Common people, or workers and farmers, had their homes on the edges of the city. The most important and valued people, such as priests, government leaders, and skilled workers, lived in the center. Also in the center of the city were the buildings that citizens needed access to, such as places of worship and governmental buildings. Some places of worship were also built near the center of the city.

A
Temples in ancient Mayan cities were open to all people.
B
A central plaza was the most important place in Mayan cities.
C
Government buildings were the largest structures in Mayan cities.
D
Homes for Mayan workers were located near the city’s plaza.

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