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Writing Workshop: Should the United States Enact Mandatory Voting Legislation? — Unit test Answers

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What is one of the many inventions created by Muslim scholars during the Golden Age of Islam?

A
algebra
B
the astrolabe
C
the thermometer
D
herbal medicine
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Although they were different in many respects, which characteristic did the Minoans and Mycenaeans share?

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Neither was ruled by a central authority.
B
Neither had large cities or grand palaces.
C
Both shared the same system of writing.
D
Both built cities fortified with strong defenses.
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Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay.Compulsory voting laws would create voter turnout issues that would have to be addressed. It is unfair to demand that people wait in line for hours to vote, or risk breaking the law and facing a penalty.

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formal and direct.
B
casual and friendly.
C
strong and passionate.
D
subjective and opinionated.
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The image shows the coat of arms of the United States.

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A
English
B
French
C
German
D
Latin
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The main role of women in Sparta was to

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learn how to read and write.
B
prepare for government service.
C
raise warriors and instill Spartan values.
D
run their estates if husbands went to war.
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What kind of essay states and supports an opinion or position?

A
an argumentative essay
B
a descriptive essay
C
an informative essay
D
a narrative essay
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The Peloponnesian War began after

A
Sparta attacked Athens by land.
B
Sparta attacked Athens by sea.
C
Athens attacked Sparta by land.
D
Athens attacked Sparta by sea.
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Read this introduction to an argumentative essay.On election day, voters can go to the polls and cast their vote, or stay away and let others decide. In some countries, voters do not have that choice; they must go to the polls or face serious consequences. A compulsory voting law would require all citizens to cast a vote, but it would not require them to cast an informed vote. As a result, a compulsory voting law should not be passed in the United States because it would be bad for the electoral process.

A
the first sentence
B
the second sentence
C
the third sentence
D
the fourth sentence
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A humanities curriculum is one that

A
is taught only in Greek or Latin languages.
B
emphasizes military tactics and strategies.
C
focuses primarily on religious teachings.
D
includes instruction in philosophy and history.
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Read this outline for an argumentative essay.1. Americans often interact with people in other nations for trade, manufacturing, and other business activities. A. High school students should study a foreign language for at least two years to compete in the global marketplace.2. There are many benefits to studying Chinese, Spanish, or another foreign language. A. Students can learn about other cultures and perspectives. B. Speaking a foreign language can make it possible to work abroad. C. The government often employs workers who speak a second language.3. Some educators believe it is not necessary to teach students foreign languages. A. They believe it can distract students from other subjects. B. However, studying a foreign language can improve a student’s intellect. C. Knowing a second language can open up students to other perspectives.4. Studying a foreign language can help high school students find work and achieve success in the future.

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the claim.
B
the conclusion.
C
a counterclaim.
D
a supporting detail.
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Women in Roman society had the right to

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vote in elections.
B
run for office.
C
own property.
D
choose who to marry.
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The Twelve Tables of the Roman Republic were a written

A
declaration of war.
B
legal code.
C
description of social classes.
D
plan for government.
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The official religion of the Roman Empire was a form of paganism in which worshippers prayed to Roman gods and the emperor. In Judea, was there any freedom of religion under Roman rule?

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No, early Christians were persecuted.
B
Yes, Jews were able to practice their religion.
C
No, everyone was required to worship the emperor.
D
Yes, all religions were tolerated if they incorporated Roman religion.
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The time line shows Athens and Sparta.The Persian wars came to an end about forty years after the first failed invasion of Greece led by Darius I, which means they ended around

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530 BCE.
B
520 BCE.
C
450 BCE.
D
440 BCE.
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How was Jewish religion incorporated into the foundation of Christianity?

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The Christian holidays, Easter and Christmas, were adaptations from Jewish holidays.
B
The Christian symbol of the cross was adopted to represent Jewish belief in the resurrection of Jesus.
C
The Christian Bible included the Torah, which is the first five books of the Old Testament.
D
The Nicene Creed was created to standardize Jewish beliefs and later used to develop Christianity.

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