Question 1

Which is true about the Nile River?

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It is the longest river in the world.

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It flows through much of China.

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It is the longest river in North America.

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It marks the boundary between the United States and Mexico.

Question 2

Which South American tropical habitat is home to a large variety of plants and animals?

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Amazon Rainforest

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Andes Mountains

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Great Lakes

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Huang He River

Question 3

Which North American river is part of the boundary of the United States and Mexico?

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Rio Grande

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Mississippi River

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Amazon River

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Great Lakes

Question 4

In ancient Egypt, the pyramids were built

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as tombs for the pharaohs (kings and queens)

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to punish slaves

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as a payment to the gods

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to show other civilizations how strong the Egyptians were

Question 5

What is the name of the written language of the Egyptians?

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Hieroglyphics

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Papyrus

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Symbolism

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Characters

Question 6

Where did the ancient Egyptians trade their goods?

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Along the Mediterranean coast

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Across the Atlantic Ocean

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In West Africa

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In the Atlas Mountains

Question 7

Which continent could Ancient China be found?

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Asia

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North America

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Africa

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Europe

Question 8

Why did people first settle near a river?

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It provided fertile soil for farming.

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It was a place to explore.

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It offered protection from enemies.

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It was a cooler location.

Question 9

Why was the Great Wall built?

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To keep invaders out

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For tombs for kinds and queens

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As a trade route

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As a memorial to an emperor's wife

Question 10

Greece is located near what body of water?

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Mediterranean Sea

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Athens River

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Pacific Ocean

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Huang He River

Question 11

In which ways did ancient Greeks adapt to their environment?

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trade, shipbuilding, writing, and storytelling

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fishing, trade, pyramid building, and art

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farming, sewing, silk production, and writing

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farming, fishing, trade, and shipbuilding

Question 12

Ancient Greek men voted on their own rules and laws.  This form of government is called

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direct democracy

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representative democracy

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monarchy

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republic

Question 13

An architectural feature used in the construction of ancient Roman buildings is the

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arch

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pyramid

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watch tower

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column

Question 14

Why did the ancient Romans build roads?

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To connect to lands in eastern Asia.

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To connect to land in western Europe and Africa.

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To build trade routes along the Yangtze River.

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To build trade routes along the Huang He River.

Question 15

The Romans built Aqueducts and ___________.

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The Colosseum

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The Sphinx

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The Parthenon

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The Great Wall of China

Question 16

How do we know about Mali's history?

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From stories handed down by storytellers

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From trade records found in the Sahara

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From books in Timbuktu

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From journals kept by Columbus

Question 17

What did Mali trade to become a wealthy empire?

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Gold and salt

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Silk and tools

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Fish and water

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Camels and bronze

Question 18

What was found in the library in Timbuktu?

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Important books, including some copies of Greek and Roman books

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Chinese scrolls with characters and symbols

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Documents written on papyrus

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Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics

Question 19

Which desert did caravans cross to reach the gold mines of West Africa?

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Sahara

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Egyptian

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Gobi

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Kalahari

Question 20

What is an opportunity cost?

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The choice that is given up when a decision is made

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The decision-making model used to make a choice

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The choice between two possibilities

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A type of economic specialization

Question 21

Virginia specializes in the production of which good and service?

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Shipbuilding and coal

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Olive picking and grapes

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Gold mining and salt

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Silk making and rice

Question 22

People who use resources to make goods and/or provide services are called

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producers

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capital resources

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consumers

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natural resources

Question 23

Who has the job of making laws, carrying out laws, and deciding if laws have been broken?

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Governments

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Parents

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Schools

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Businesses

Question 24

What form of government do we have in the United States?

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Republican form of government

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Monarchy with a king or queen

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Free public government

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Direct democracy

Question 25

The United States government got the idea to form a "government by the people" from ancient

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Greece

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Mali

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China

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Egypt

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