Question 1

The construction of large theaters and amphitheaters, such as the one in Epidarius  provides evidence for which statement?

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Ancient Greek culture valued the arts

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Ancient Greek culture was lawless

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Ancient Greek culture focused on trade

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Ancient Greek culture was warlike

Question 2

How did Archimedes and Pythagoras impact Greek civilization?

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They developed new ideas in math and science

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They explored new lands

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They wrote plays

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They created new religions and laws

Question 3

Which statement exemplifies the effects of the caste system in India?

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The caste system provided order and stability in Indian society

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The caste system created unfair tax codes for the wealthy

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The caste system resulted in civil war and long term violence

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The caste system caused widespread famine and disease in Indian society

Question 4

Which statement best reflects the connection between Judaism and Christianity?

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Christianity grew from and is an extension of Judaism

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Judaism is a faith that grew from the Christian religion

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Judaism regularly persecuted newly converted Christians

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Christianity and Judaism were founded at similar times

Question 5

How did the caste system impact Ancient India?

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It prevented social mobility

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It prevented the creation of social classes

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It reduced the importance of religion

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It reduced the importance of the military

Question 6

Which religion does not believe in the existence of one god?

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Buddhism

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Judaism

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Christianity

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Islam

Question 7

Which is an element of Islam's Five Pillars?

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Pilgrimage to Mecca

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economic growth

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creating a copy of the Qu'ran

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missionary work

Question 8

Which belief makes Shiite Muslims different from other Muslims?

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Only God has the power to appoint the successors to prophets

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Jesus Christ was not a divine figure

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Prophets have the right to choose their successors

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Jesus Christ was the human expression of God

Question 9

Which document shaped the foundations of Hebrew society?

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Ten commandments

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Rosetta Stone

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Justinian Code

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Code of Hammurabi

Question 10

Which historical figure is known as the "Father of the Jews"?

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Abraham

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Ramses

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Jesus

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Moses

Question 11

What conclusion can be drawn about the Gupta Dynasty based on its advancements in mathematics, astronomy and medicine?

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It was an advanced civilization with a focus on learning and discovery

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It was a primitive society and focused on traditional ways of farming

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Its people did not believe it was important to learn about the world

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Its people were afraid experimentation with science would anger the gods

Question 12

The ancient civilizations of Egypt often divided their lands into two regions called Upper Kingdom an the Lower Kingdom. What geographic feature led to the use of thee two terms?

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the flow of the Nile River

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the season of the Sahara Desert

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the current of the Atlantic Ocean

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the tides of the Mediterranean Sea

Question 13

How did the expansion of the Roman Empire eventually lead to its downfall?

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Increased military presence in Europe led to a higher tax burden on the common people

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Limiting trade with Asia forced Rome into an economic depression

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Banning Christianity within its borders angered citizens

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Expanding its territory into Africa forced Rome into conflict with Islamic forces

Question 14

How did early Christianity spread outside of the Middle East during the 100s CE?

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Many Christians were forced out of the region

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Christian armies conquered much of Asia

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Christian explorers discovered parts of Europe

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Many Christian scientists led universities

Question 15

Martin Luther's 95 Theses sparked which event in Europe?

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Protestant Reformation

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the end of the Renaissance

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the fall of Rome

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Scientific Revolution

Question 16

What is one way that Hinduism has been influenced by another religion?

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Hinduism supports many of the same beliefs as Brahmanism

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Hinduism does not have a deity like Buddhism

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Hinduism is monotheistic like Judaism

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Hinduism supports the same prayer routines as Islam

Question 17

How did the construction of roads help establish the Pax Romana?

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They helped expand trade and increase protection

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They helped strengthen the government and raise taxes

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They helped spread ideas of democracy

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They helped decrease the interaction with foreign cultures

Question 18

How did Julius Caesar's actions impact the political structure of Roman civilization?

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They lead to the creation of the Roman Empire

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They lead to a decrease in civil war in Rome

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They lead to the return of democracy in Rome

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They lead to the fall of the Roman Empire

Question 19

In what way has Latin influenced modern science?

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Every new species is given a Latin name

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Every new publication is given a Latin title

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All scientific writings are done in Latin

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All scientific math is done in Latin

Question 20

Why did the Roman Empire develop aqueducts?

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to transport fresh water to the cities

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to increase trade

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to make transportation easier

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to create secure borders

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