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Based on the chart, which two countries have shared cultural traits that suggest a different cultural heritage from the others?

A
Brazil and Guyana
B
Peru and Suriname
C
Guyana and Suriname
D
Brazil and Peru
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Based on the paragraph, how did the availability of resources influence the development of this dance?

A
by encouraging the use of found objects in art
B
by encouraging gender inclusion in ceremonies
C
by creating a need for water
D
by creating a form of entertainment
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Read the quote from the Bible. I am the Lord, and there is no one else. Besides me, there is no God. Which religious characteristic is reflected in the quote?

A
reincarnation
B
monotheism
C
animism
D
enlightenment
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The Lenape people called present-day New Jersey Scheyechbi, which means “long land water.” British colonists who settled in the area called it New Jersey after an island off the coast of England. What do these toponyms reveal about the British settlers who named this location?

A
They wanted to honor a culturally significant place from their homeland.
B
They wanted to give religious significance to the area they colonized.
C
They wanted to recognize a historically important figure in their community.
D
They wanted to use descriptive language to identify their new settlement.
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How are the Ten Commandments and the Pillars of Islam similar?

A
Both endorse the teachings of the prophet Muhammad.
B
Both promote a belief in multiple gods.
C
Both establish rules for behavior.
D
Both stress the importance of the teachings of the Bible.
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Match each example of cultural preservation with the type of effort it reflects.

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Which example illustrates how language can be used to divide people in a region?

A
Dozens of languages are found in Mexico, but the majority of the people speak Spanish.
B
Tamil, a language spoken in Sri Lanka, is thought to be the oldest still spoken.
C
Louisiana Creole developed as a mixture of French and African languages.
D
When Pakistan declared a national language, civil war resulted across the country.
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Based on the photograph, what is the purpose of these traditional homes?

A
to protect against harsh, cold weather
B
to avoid floods and changing tides
C
to use dry vegetation to make repairs
D
to maintain warmth at night
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Based on the text, what effect does a lingua franca have?

A
It enables a dominant cultural group to exert its authority over subject groups.
B
It unites different cultural groups through a shared means of communication.
C
It differentiates one cultural group from another within a country or region.
D
It serves as a parent language from which distinct cultural groups develop dialects.
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What was the largest factor in the development shown on the map?

A
trade routes
B
permanent migration
C
European colonialism
D
the expansion of empires
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How does the photograph show the relationship between geography and dance in Seminole culture?

A
The patterns in the clothing show a fear of the harsh and brutal climate.
B
The act of dancing in a line shows a reverence for the order of the world.
C
The plants held by some participants show an appreciation for the year’s harvest.
D
The presence of trees shows a connection to the changing seasons.
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Based on the passage, how does Christian funeral culture influence the landscape of the United States?

A
by dedicating areas of green space for burials
B
by encouraging inland placement of grave sites
C
by promoting reforestation for grave sites
D
by using water to support burial structures
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Which statement summarizes the cultural convergence described in the paragraph?

A
Groups of enslaved Africans brought distinct musical traditions to different parts of the Americas and produced new traditions.
B
European colonists imposed their musical traditions on enslaved Africans in the Americas, who adopted the music as their own.
C
Enslaved Africans brought their musical traditions to the Americas, and their music spread and became a popular art form.
D
European and African musical traditions converged in the Americas to produce a distinct new instrument and style of music.
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What does the passage show about modern New Year’s celebrations in Philadelphia?

A
They signify an American cultural identity that developed independently of other cultures.
B
They reflect cultural traits brought by recent European immigrants to the United States.
C
They represent a blending of several Indigenous and European cultures.
D
They incorporate cultural traits handed down by European cultural groups.
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What do these toponyms most reflect?

A
a difference in cultural values
B
a similarity in ways of thinking
C
a difference in languages
D
a similarity in religious beliefs
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What was a result of the system shown in the diagram?

A
the diffusion of religion and culture
B
limits upon the social mobility of classes
C
the reinforcement of Buddhist beliefs
D
a weakening of traditional gender roles
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Based on the passage, why are New York City and Los Angeles modern cultural hearths?

A
They have several major historic sites and landmarks.
B
They are large cities located on opposite coasts of the United States.
C
They export media and goods that spread US cultural traits.
D
They have large, diverse populations that blend their ways of life.
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Which conclusion does this passage support?

A
Large countries can include multiple spoken languages.
B
Language can be a divisive cultural issue.
C
English is the most popular language across the globe.
D
Government policy has little effect on the actions of people.

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