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Which statement is true of a traditional economy?

A
Technology includes advanced machinery.
B
Trade is limited to the bartering of goods and services.
C
Banking allows for complex business transactions.
D
The government sets the prices of goods and services.
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A good harvest that produces more food than a civilization can eat is an example of

A
demand.
B
scarcity.
C
supply.
D
surplus.
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How do archeologists help historians study the past?

A
They show how past events impact current events.
B
They find ancient objects that help interpret the past.
C
They show how the geography of a region affected ancient societies.
D
They divide civilization into different ages to make it easier to understand.
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Which length of time is a decade?

A
1950 to 1959
B
1600 to 1699
C
1000 to 1999
D
1200 to 1399
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How does a time line identify dates before the Common Era (BCE)?

A
The dates are evenly spaced.
B
The dates are only estimates.
C
The dates are like negative numbers.
D
The dates are placed in chronological order.
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The map shows the latitudes of the world.

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A
the equator
B
the South Pole
C
the North Pole
D
the prime meridian
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Which is a reason why historians might change their interpretation of an event?

A
A new piece of evidence is discovered.
B
New technology allows faster publication of results.
C
They may dislike the previously accepted interpretation.
D
An old theory may be unpopular with the general public.
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Read the passage from a letter by Christopher Columbus.As soon as I had come into this sea, I took by force some Indians from the first island, in order that they might learn from us, and at the same time tell us what they knew about affairs in these regions. This succeeded admirably; for in a short time we understood them and they us both by gesture and signs and words; and they were of great service to us.–Letter to Gabriel Sanchez, Christopher Columbus

A
The passage leaves out the view of the native people.
B
The passage is a primary source about the native people.
C
The passage describes an encounter with the native people.
D
The passage explains the strategy Columbus used with the native people.
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The map shows population distribution around the world by region.

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A
Australia has a high population density perhaps due to helpful physical features.
B
Africa has a high population density perhaps due to a favorable climate.
C
Europe has a low population density perhaps due to harsh physical features.
D
Northern Asia has a low population density perhaps due to an unfavorable climate.
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Read both passages about relationships with native peoples.Some of his people led us to their houses, showed us the growing of their Corn & the manner of setting it, gave us Tobacco, Walnut, mulberries, strawberries, and Recipes.–Journal entry, SettlerAs soon as I had come into this sea, I took by force some Indians from the first island, in order that they might learn from us, and at the same time tell us what they knew about affairs in these regions. This succeeded admirably; for in a short time we understood them and they us both by gesture and signs and words; and they were of great service to us.–Letter to Gabriel Sanchez, Christopher Columbus

A
They were helpful.
B
They were aggressive.
C
They were talented farmers.
D
They were strong communicators.
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What was the most important effect of an increase of wealth in ancient civilizations?

A
People were able to barter goods.
B
People were able to develop writing.
C
People were able to consider opportunity cost.
D
People were able to pursue large building projects.
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A construction company cannot complete a building because it has too few workers to finish the job. This is an example of which economic principle?

A
scarcity of labor
B
surplus of capital
C
opportunity cost
D
factors of production
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How do ancient maps differ from modern maps?

A
Ancient maps focused only on the physical features of small areas.
B
Ancient maps were two-dimensional and less accurate than modern maps.
C
Ancient maps were carved in clay and only displayed political boundaries.
D
Ancient maps were only used with astronomy to locate the planets and stars.
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Which is the best example of a primary source?

A
a letter written by a person who is describing a current event
B
a scholarly article about an event from a long time ago
C
an interview with a reporter who wrote about a current event
D
a student’s report about an event that occurred during her lifetime
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The map shows crops that were grown by early humans.

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A
It involved the same crops grown all over the world.
B
It occurred in warmer climates located near the equator.
C
It involved crops that could be stored for use year-round.
D
It occurred primarily in northern parts of the world.

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