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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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How does the Talmud impact the daily lives of Jewish people?

A
It reflects the Ten Commandments of God.
B
It describes rules for food preparation.
C
It interprets religious laws in the Torah.
D
It reminds people of Judaism’s teachings.
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How did the lives of peasants change under the government of Emperor Wudi?

A
They were better able to move between classes.
B
They were sent to schools where Legalism was taught.
C
They were required to work for the government one month per year.
D
They were forced to establish a standard examination system.
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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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In what way are ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs different from letters in the English alphabet?

A
Hieroglyphs represent sounds.
B
Hieroglyphs are used in other languages.
C
Hieroglyphs convey meaning through pictures.
D
Hieroglyphs are combined to build words.
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Which product was most important to the Egyptians for documenting history?

A
wheat
B
papyrus
C
gold
D
wood
7

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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Early irrigation systems brought river water to

A
forests.
B
mountains.
C
oceans.
D
fields.
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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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Which type of art or architecture from ancient Egypt has been adopted by the US government?

A
hieroglyphs
B
obelisks
C
pyramids
D
sphinxes
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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 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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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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