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Which of the following statements best describes the Khmer Empire?

A
It was a nomadic empire that inhabited Mesopotamia about 3,000 years ago.
B
It was an advanced civilization that developed in South America around 100 CE.
C
It developed the world’s largest pre-industrial city between 800 and 1431 CE .
D
It was an empire of nomads who roamed the grasslands of northern Asia.
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Describe two effective means of preventing the spread of malaria.

Answer:

Use insecticide-treated bed nets or indoor insecticides to prevent mosquito bites, and eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed. These measures reduce contact with the mosquitoes that transmit malaria.

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Compare the housing styles of Iceland and Vietnam and explain how the environment influences these styles.

Answer:

Icelandic homes are compact and heavily insulated, traditionally using stone and turf to protect against cold and strong winds. Vietnamese homes are generally more open and may be raised or designed with high floors to encourage ventilation and protect against heat, heavy rain, and flooding. Thus, each housing style reflects its local climate and available materials.

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Explain why the members of the Pueblo culture built dwellings made of adobe.

Answer:

The Pueblo built adobe dwellings because mud, clay, and straw were readily available in their dry environment, while wood was scarce. The thick adobe walls also helped insulate homes from hot days and cold nights.

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Compare and contrast horticultural societies with agricultural societies.

Answer:

Both horticultural and agricultural societies depend on cultivating plants for food. Horticultural societies usually grow crops in small plots with simple hand tools, while agricultural societies cultivate larger fields using more advanced tools and methods, often producing a surplus.

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Nomadic herding was prevalent in which type of climate?

A
mountainous regions
B
tropical and subtropical forests
C
drier climates with grasslands
D
remote islands with limited supplies of freshwater
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Which of the following definitions best characterizes horticulture?

A
cultivating plants using primitive tools
B
culturing dairy food so it can be preserved
C
using horses for transportation
D
interacting with a different culture
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The Faroe Islands __________.

A
were conquered by Polynesians who immigrated from Tahiti
B
were settled by Norse and Scandinavian peoples
C
were settled by the Japanese about 1600 years ago
D
were discovered by Darwin during his travels
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Which of the following statements best describes the difference between horticultural and agricultural societies?

A
Horticulture was carried out by more advanced civilizations.
B
Horticulture destroyed the land, while agriculture preserved the land.
C
Horticulture focused on growing flowers, while agriculture focused on growing vegetables.
D
Horticulture used primitive tools, while agriculture used more advanced technology.

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