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• Keeping field notes from excavation sites
• Analyzing radiocarbon dating test results
• Examining and cataloging artifacts
Which social scientist directly engages in these activities?
(A) Political scientist
(C) Historian
(B) Archaeologist
(D) Sociologist
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(B) Archaeologist
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Use of terracing is an example of a society’s
reaction to
(A) Geographic conditions
(B) Social stratification
(C) Religious beliefs
(D) Political situations
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(A) Geographic conditions
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What is a major feature of a traditional economy?
(A) Nationalizing foreign-owned businesses
(B) Determining prices using a free market
(C) Bartering for goods and services
(D) Establishing quotas based on five-year plans
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(C) Bartering for goods and services
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• If a son has struck his father, they shall cut off his hand.
• If a seignior has destroyed the eye of a member of the aristocracy,
they shall destroy his eye.
• If he has broken another seignior’s bone, they shall break his bone.
Which document contains these statements?
(A) Ten Commandments
(C) Twelve Tables
(B) Edicts of Asoka
(D) Code of Hammurabi
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(D) Code of Hammurabi
Which geographic feature has helped isolate
China?
(A) Andes Mountains
(B) Himalaya Mountains
(C) Kalahari Desert
(D) Great Rift Valley
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(B) Himalaya Mountains
The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of terra cotta soldiers
are most closely associated
with the
(A) Maurya Empire
(C) Persian Empire
(B) Qin dynasty
(D) Hellenistic culture
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(B) Qin Dynasty
The development of which early civilization was influenced most directly
by the Tigris River, the Zagros Mountains, and the Syrian Desert?
(A) Chinese
(C) Egyptian
(B) Maya
(D) Mesopotamian
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(D) Mesopotamian
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Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths,
the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?
(A) Buddhism
(C) Judaism
(B) Hinduism
(D) Christianity
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(A) Buddhism
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Which geographic factor affected the development of the Gupta Empire?
(A) Monsoons
(C) Volcanoes
(B) Permafrost
(D) Island location
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(A) Monsoons
The Russian Orthodox Church developed as a result of Russia’s
cultural interactions with which group?
(A) Huns
(C) Vikings
(B) Muslims
(D) Byzantines
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(D) Byzantines
Which statement about the Sahara is most closely associated
with the West African civilizations of Ghana and Mali?
(A) Irrigation systems made it possible to farm in the Sahara.
(B) Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.
(C) Oases in the Sahara served as their capital cities.
(D) The Sahara prevented the spread of Islam to the region.
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(B) Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.
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Speaker A: We must fight to keep control of Jerusalem in the hands of those
who believe in Allah.
This speaker expresses a _________ perspective of the Crusades.
(A) Muslim
(B) Christian
(C) Sikh
(D) Jain
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(A) Muslim
Speaker D: An investment in ships and knights will yield control of profitable
trade routes.
This speaker is expressing an ___________ motive for the Crusades?
(A) Political
(B) Social
(C) Religious
(D) Economic
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(D) Economic
The bubonic plague affected economic development in medieval times by
(A) Encouraging the introduction of new types of crops
(B) Causing production to decline and prices to rise
(C) Sparking the ideas of socialism and reform
(D) Destroying the guild system
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(B) Causing production to decline and prices to rise
One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was that Italian city-states
(A) Defeated the Spanish Armada
(B) Were unified as a nation under the Pope
(C) Were unaffected by the Commercial Revolution
(D) Dominated key Mediterranean trade routes
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(D) Dominated key Mediterranean trade routes
In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to
(A) Seek the approval of the people
(B) Establish and maintain power
(C) Promote openness in government
(D) Learn and follow the commandments of the church
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(B) Establish and maintain power
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During the Ming dynasty, why did China enjoy a favorable balance of trade
with Europe?
(A) The Ming dynasty imported numerous manufactured goods from Europe.
(B) China exported large quantities of opium to European traders.
(C) Chinese silk continued to be in high demand in Europe.
(D) The Ming dynasty paid tribute to European traders.
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(C) Chinese silk continued to be in high demand in Europe.
One way the Incas adapted their environment was by
(A) Creating floating gardens
(B) Growing rice as a major agricultural product
(C) Establishing an encomienda system
(D) Building a network of roads through the mountains
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(D) Building a network of roads through the mountains
“In my work I have always tried to obtain the most truthful accounts, accepting
those which seemed to be substantial and which were confirmed from various
sources…” ~Huamán Poma, Letter to a King
This author is describing the process he used in
(A) Formulating a scientific theory from earlier experiments
(B) Developing a historical account from primary sources
(C) Comparing details of differing religions
(D) Explaining the importance of obeying laws
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(B) Developing a historical account from primary sources
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According to historians, accounts used in making statements of fact must be
(A) Brief
(C) Verified
(B) Interesting
(D) Unbiased
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(C) Verified
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The arrows on a map titled “The African Diaspora” represent the
(A) Development of trade routes in North Africa
(B) Expansion of African kingdoms involved in the slave trade
(C) Forced migration of African peoples from their homeland
(D) Dependence by Africans on imports for economic development
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(C) Forced migration of African peoples from their homeland
Akbar the Great, Suleiman the Magnificent, and Louis XIV are all rulers
associated with
(A) Natural rights
(C) Religious toleration
(B) Filial piety
(D) Absolutism
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(D) Absolutism
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What was a major effect of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights
on Great Britain?
(A) The power of the monarch was limited.
(B) Ireland revolted against the monarchy.
(C) Parliament was abolished.
(D) A renewed interest in Greek and Roman culture developed.
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(A) The power of the monarch was limited.
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Which event is most closely associated with the French Revolution?
(A) Council of Trent
(B) Thirty Years’ War
(C) Reign of Terror
(D) Paris Peace Conference
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(C) Reign of Terror
A. Toussaint L’Ouverture declares Haiti independent.
B. Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen is written in France.
C. The thirteen colonies gain independence from Great Britain.
D. Simón Bolívar frees Colombia from Spanish rule.
What is the correct chronological order for these events?
(A) A → B → D → C
(C) A → D → C → B
(B) C → B → A → D
(D) D → C → B → A
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(B) C → B → A → D
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• Irregular coastline
• Abundant mineral resources
• Large labor force
• Investment capital
Which country had these characteristics and used them to industrialize in
the 1700s?
(A) Germany
(C) Great Britain
(B) Italy
(D) Japan
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(C) Great Britain
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Which statement represents a central idea of laissez-faire economics?
(A) Class struggles are based on inequities.
(B) Workers should form unions to better their conditions.
(C) Prices are best determined by supply and demand.
(D) The government should own all means of production.
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(C) Prices are best determined by supply and demand.
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A major goal of both the Sepoy Mutiny and the Boxer Rebellion was to
(A) Remove foreign influences
(B) Restore parliamentary government
(C) Improve access to civil service examinations
(D) Outlaw caste systems
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(A) Remove foreign influences
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Japan rapidly industrialized.
During which period did this change take place?
(A) Song Dynasty
(C) Yuan Dynasty
(B) Meiji Restoration
(D) Heian Court
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(B) Meiji Restoration
The Amritsar Massacre and the Salt March are both
associated with the independence movement in
(A) Iraq
(C) China
(B) India
(D) Kenya
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(B) India
Which factor led to the rise of communist revolutions in Russia and in China?
(A) Increase in agricultural production around the world
(B) Onset of the global depression that restricted trade
(C) Scarcity of workers for available jobs
(D) Unequal distribution of wealth between social classes
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(D) Unequal distribution of wealth between social classes
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Imagine a poster stating: “Come into the ranks and fight for king and country.”
Which concept is represented in these World War I recruiting posters?
(A) Justice
(C) Nationalism
(B) Diversity
(D) Humanism
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(C) Nationalism
. . . No one in this country [Great Britain] who examines carefully the terms
under which Hitler’s troops begin their march into Czecho-Slovakia
to-day can feel other than unhappy. Certainly the Czechs will hardly
appreciate Mr. Chamberlain’s phrase that it is “peace with honour.”. . .
~ “Return from Munich,” Guardian, October 1, 1938
The author of this excerpt is reacting to Prime Minister Chamberlain’s policy of
(A) Self-determination
(C) Containment
(B) Ethnic segregation
(D) Appeasement
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(D) Appeasement
Which action is associated with Joseph Stalin?
(A) Expanding privatization
(B) Establishing five-year plans
(C) Encouraging glasnost
(D) Promoting détente
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(B) Establishing five-year plans
In the 1950s, what was the status of most countries in Eastern Europe?
(A) Members of the Common Market
(B) Participants in the Marshall Plan
(C) Allies of the United States
(D) Satellites of the Soviet Union
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(D) Satellites of the Soviet Union
Imagine a political cartoon. There is a table divided in half. One half is titled
North Korea and the other half is titled South Korea. On the North
Korean half, there is a fish bone. On the South Korean half, there
are plates of food. What is the main idea of this 1997 cartoon?
(A) South Korea has more mineral resources than North Korea.
(B) South Korea has flourished while North Korea is struggling to survive.
(C) North Koreans have chosen to separate themselves from South Koreans.
(D) North Korea was devastated by the war with South Korea.
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(B) South Korea has flourished while North Korea is struggling
to survive.
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• Partition of India
• Creation of the State of Israel
• Division of Berlin
Which development directly resulted from each of these events?
(A) Large numbers of people migrated.
(B) Nuclear weapons were developed.
(C) Communist governments were established.
(D) Ethnic tensions decreased.
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(A) Large numbers of people migrated.
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In the second half of the 20th century, what was one action taken by both
Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu?
(A) Protesting against apartheid in South Africa
(B) Supporting the white government of Rhodesia
(C) Sending troops to liberate captives in Sudan
(D) Leading the independence movement in Ghana
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(A) Protesting against apartheid in South Africa
In Africa, a key factor that has led to desertification is the
(A) Loss of animal species
(B) Burning of fossil fuels
(C) Disposal of toxic waste
(D) Overgrazing of livestock
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(D) Overgrazing of livestock
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Which characteristic is most closely associated with both Pol Pot’s government
in Cambodia and Slobodan Milosevic’s government in Yugoslavia?
(A) Use of terror to achieve political goals
(B) Support for freedom of speech
(C) Establishment of a theocratic system
(D) Respect for ethnic minorities
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(A) Use of terror to achieve political goals
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What is the main idea of this 2004 cartoon?
(A) The lack of energy resources in Iran has led to the importation of uranium.
(B) A drop in oil production has led to an increased dependence on uranium in
Iran.
(C) It is questionable whether Iran needs uranium to produce energy.
(D) Frequent oil spills in Iran have resulted in its use of uranium-based fuels.
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(C) It is questionable whether Iran needs uranium to produce
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Which movement of African people was primarily caused by changes in
climate and vegetation?
(A) Migration of the Bantu people out of West Africa in 1000 B.C.
(B) Journey of Mansa Musa’s followers to Mecca in 1324
(C) Resettlement of the Zulus within South Africa in 1843
(D) Flight of the Tutsis from Rwanda in 1994
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(A) Migration of the Bantu people out of West Africa in 1000 B.C.
Which historical period is associated with the
concept of zero, the development of a handbook on
medicine, and the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam?
(A) European Renaissance
(B) Golden Age of Islam
(C) Songhai Empire
(D) Age of Pericles
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(B) Golden Age of Islam
In the European feudal system under manorialism, what is the most
significant economic commodity?
(A) Livestock
(C) Gold and silver
(B) Land
(D) Sugar and spices
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(B) Land
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Speaker A: I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to
the death your right to say it.
Which historical period is best represented in the ideas expressed by
these speakers?
(A) Enlightenment
(C) Age of Exploration
(B) Counter Reformation
(D) Early Middle Ages
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(A) Enlightenment
Speaker B: Government has no other end, but the preservation of property.
Which historical figure expressed ideas that are most similar to those of
Speaker B?
(A) Thomas Malthus
(B) John Locke
(C) Peter the Great
(D) Bishop Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
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(B) John Locke
The inhumane policies of the Reconquista,
pogroms, and the Holocaust were all results of
(A) Civil disobedience and passive resistance
(B) Acculturation and assimilation
(C) War guilt and reparations
(D) Intolerance and prejudice
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(D) Intolerance and prejudice
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Which title best completes the partial outline below?
I. __________________________________
A. Berlin blockade
B. Cuban missile crisis
C. Vietnam War
(A) Path to World War I
(B) Victories for Democracy
(C) Cold War Confrontations
(D) Terrorism in the 20th Century
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(C) Cold War Confrontations
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Which situation was a result of the 1884 Berlin Conference?
(A) Africa was divided without regard to ethnic groups.
(B) Monarchies were restored throughout Europe.
(C) The slave trade with South America was eliminated.
(D) The League of Nations was formed.
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(A) Africa was divided without regard to ethnic groups.
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Disintegration of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, creation of new nation-states
in central Europe, and Germany’s loss of colonies were all
consequences of
(A) The Napoleonic Wars
(B) The Franco-Prussian War
(C) World War I
(D) World War II
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(C) World War I
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