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Which of the following statements best describes the Khmer Empire?

It was a nomadic empire that inhabited Mesopotamia about 3,000 years ago.

It was an advanced civilization that developed in South America around 100 CE.

It developed the world’s largest pre-industrial city between 800 and 1431 CE .

It was an empire of nomads who roamed the grasslands of northern Asia.

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Nomadic herding was prevalent in which type of climate?

mountainous regions

tropical and subtropical forests

drier climates with grasslands

remote islands with limited supplies of freshwater

Describe two effective means of preventing the spread of malaria.

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Compare and contrast horticultural societies with agricultural societies.

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Which of the following statements best describes the difference between horticultural and agricultural societies?

Horticulture was carried out by more advanced civilizations.

Horticulture destroyed the land, while agriculture preserved the land.

Horticulture focused on growing flowers, while agriculture focused on growing vegetables.

Horticulture used primitive tools, while agriculture used more advanced technology.

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

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

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The Faroe Islands __________.

were conquered by Polynesians who immigrated from Tahiti

were settled by Norse and Scandinavian peoples

were settled by the Japanese about 1600 years ago

were discovered by Darwin during his travels

Which of the following definitions best characterizes horticulture?

cultivating plants using primitive tools

culturing dairy food so it can be preserved

using horses for transportation

interacting with a different culture

Which of the following are affected by environmental factors? 1) Housing 2) Folk tales 3) Traditional religions 4) Cuisine

items 1 and 2

items 1 and 3

items 1, 2, and 3

items 1, 2, 3, and 4

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