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Which statement about Abraham is the most accurate?

A
He was considered the father of all major religions.
B
He moved from Ur to Canaan to spread Islam.
C
His covenant with God helped all Jewish people.
D
His agreement with God ensured Abraham’s immortality.
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What caused Siddhartha Gautama to seek wisdom?

A
He was taught the customs of the peoples he met travelling India.
B
He saw suffering in the world and sought wisdom to end it.
C
He was converted to Buddhism by Emperor Ashoka.
D
He sought enlightenment after growing up in poverty.
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How did the Huang He River contribute to the growth of the Chinese civilization?

A
The fertile soil led to food surpluses, which supported a larger group of people.
B
The routine flooding resulted in dependable irrigation for multiple crops.
C
The loess at the bottom of the river was valuable, creating solid trade.
D
The river covered such a small area that it brought people into a limited region.
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Read the excerpt from the Hymn to the Nile.Hail to thee, O Nile! Who manifests thyself over this land, and comes to give life to Egypt!

A
fertile soil
B
fishing stocks
C
defensive capabilities
D
drinking water
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What brought an end to the Qin Dynasty?

A
the death of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi
B
the construction of the Great Wall
C
the decrease in trade and agricultural production
D
the creation of roads and irrigation systems
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What was the purpose of displaying Hammurabi's Code on a large stone monument that included an image of the sun god Shamash?

A
to make the laws public and show that Hammurabi had divine support for them
B
to honor Queen Kubaba and recognize her as a ruler of Sumer
C
to show that the laws were made by the sun god Shamash
D
to record Hammurabi's victories and celebrate his achievements as a ruler
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If Hindu troops won a major battle against their enemies, whom would they praise for their guidance?

A
Brahma
B
Buddha
C
Shiva
D
Vishnu
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With the creation of the cuneiform system, scribes were able to

A
keep records of government.
B
travel to distant lands.
C
irrigate dry farmlands.
D
halt the yearly river floods.
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What did noble families fight over during the Warring States period?

A
trade and barter
B
land and resources
C
language and culture
D
philosophy and religion
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Early irrigation systems brought river water to

A
forests.
B
mountains.
C
oceans.
D
fields.
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India’s first great civilization was

A
Aryans.
B
Harappa.
C
Gupta.
D
Mauryans.
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How is India distinct from the rest of Asia?

A
It is a landmass.
B
It is a peninsula.
C
It is a subcontinent.
D
It is an outcropping.
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Which is the most likely reason for the downfall of the Old Kingdom?

A
conspiratorial plots within the royal court
B
an overly centralized government
C
the pharaoh's loss of power
D
foreign invasions
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In which spiritual concept do most Hindus believe?

A
Four Noble Truths
B
Eight-fold path
C
reincarnation
D
caste
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Which best describes how the pharaohs used architecture?

A
for decoration
B
for functional purposes
C
for funeral rites and honor
D
for militaristic purposes
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The New Kingdom began to decline around 1200 BCE, but what event ultimately brought the era to a close?

A
Conquered lands rejected Egyptian rule.
B
The Kush conquered Egypt.
C
The Hyksos conquered Egypt.
D
The ruling dynasties weakened.
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What is the difference between the Torah and the Talmud?

A
The Torah describes the basic laws of Judaism; the Talmud is a collection of interpretations of the Torah.
B
The Torah has been handed down for generations; the Talmud is a series of books.
C
The Torah means “study”; the Talmud means “the Five Books of Moses.”
D
The Torah focuses on interpreting ideas and recommendations; the Talmud focuses on directions for daily living.
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Buddhism originated during which empire?

A
Aryan
B
Indus
C
Gupta
D
Mauryan

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