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A Greek woman could be represented in a court only if she was __________.

A
from a noble family
B
accused of a serious crime
C
spoken for by a male citizen
D
accompanied by her husband
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Charlemagne forced all of the people he conquered to __________.

A
join the military
B
work as slaves
C
serve as missionaries
D
convert to Christianity
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The Conflict of Orders led to the development of the __________.

A
Roman Empire
B
Land Distribution Act
C
Laws of the Twelve Tables
D
Roman Supreme Court
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How did the Athenian government select representatives from each tribe?

A
Representatives were chosen by lot.
B
Each office was selected through a statewide election.
C
Each tribe held its own elections.
D
Only the wealthiest citizens were selected.
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The Roman Empire faced all of the following economic problems during its decline except __________.

A
high unemployment
B
overspending
C
interrupted trade
D
the reduction of new resources
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Greek culture was originally brought to Asia and Egypt by __________.

A
Philip of Macedonia
B
Alexander the Great
C
the Ptolemaic dynasty
D
the Seleucid dynasty
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Humanistic views spread rapidly during the Renaissance period because __________.

A
authors could reproduce books
B
inquisitors spread humanistic ideas
C
advanced road systems were developed
D
church leaders preached humanistic views
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One-third of the European population died as a result of the __________.

A
Crusades
B
Inquisition
C
Black Plague
D
Hundred Years’ War
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Why are empires and civilizations so intent on producing works of artistic and cultural significance?

A
These works help to ensure the success of the empire’s people.
B
These works help to ensure the legacy of an empire.
C
These works help to make the leader more powerful.
D
These works help to ensure the empire will continue to prosper.
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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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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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