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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

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The passage leaves out the view of the native people.
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The passage is a primary source about the native people.
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The passage describes an encounter with the native people.
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The passage explains the strategy Columbus used with the native people.
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Read these facts.Alexander the Great died.War broke out between different groups in his empire.Rule of Alexander the Great’s empire was divided amongst four of his generals.

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cause and effect
B
changes over time
C
sequence of events
D
similarities and differences
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How can historians use objects and documents in a museum to develop ideas about the past?

They can read accounts of past events from the people who lived during that time.
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They can look at photographs in exhibits and guess what might have happened next.
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They can study tools that were used during the past to learn how to make ones just like them.
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They can look at displays of ancient villages to recommend how land should be used today.
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a map of ancient Greece
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a timeline of key events in Greek history
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a copy of a scroll retelling ancient Greek myths
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a report by an Egyptian clay merchant in Greece
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Which is a reason why historians might change their interpretation of an event?

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A new piece of evidence is discovered.
B
New technology allows faster publication of results.
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They may dislike the previously accepted interpretation.
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An old theory may be unpopular with the general public.
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Which statement is true of a traditional economy?

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Technology includes advanced machinery.
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Trade is limited to the bartering of goods and services.
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Banking allows for complex business transactions.
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The government sets the prices of goods and services.
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Demographers can compare a choropleth map to a map to understand how geography influences population distribution.

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How does the Common Era (CE) differ from before the Common Era (BCE)?

The Common Era includes a series of continuous events.
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The Common Era includes a series of chronological events.
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The Common Era includes what is considered modern times.
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The Common Era includes what is described as ancient times.
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Which is the best example of a primary source?

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a letter written by a person who is describing a current event
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a scholarly article about an event from a long time ago
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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 population distribution around the world by region.

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Australia has a high population density perhaps due to helpful physical features.
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Africa has a high population density perhaps due to a favorable climate.
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Europe has a low population density perhaps due to harsh physical features.
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Northern Asia has a low population density perhaps due to an unfavorable climate.
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The map shows the population distribution in Egypt.

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It is a dot density map that shows more people living in northern Egypt near the water.
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It is a dot density map that shows more people living in the inland areas of southern Egypt.
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It is a choropleth map that shows more people living in northern Egypt near the water.
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It is a choropleth map that shows more people living in the inland areas of southern Egypt.
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The image shows an ancient Babylonian map of the world.

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It would use current technology to display a more accurate representation of the world.
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It would show the locations of important population centers.
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It would focus on physical features instead of national boundaries.
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It would use available technology to create a true representation of the area.
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What kinds of maps do demographers use to show population density? Check all that apply.

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resource maps with shaded areas
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choropleth maps with shaded areas
C
topographic maps with shaded areas
D
dot density maps with dots in different numbers
E
graduated point maps with circles in different sizes
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How does a time line identify dates before the Common Era (BCE)?

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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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the equator
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the South Pole
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the North Pole
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the prime meridian
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How do archeologists help historians study the past?

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They show how past events impact current events.
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They find ancient objects that help interpret the past.
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They show how the geography of a region affected ancient societies.
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They divide civilization into different ages to make it easier to understand.
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Which statement correctly describes a difference between the Roman and Gregorian calendars?

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The early Roman calendar begins after the Gregorian calendar begins.
B
The early Roman calendar has more months in each year than the Gregorian calendar.
C
The early Roman calendar is based on the moon, while the Gregorian calendar is based on the sun.
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The early Roman calendar starts with the birth of Jesus, while the Gregorian calendar is tied to the city of Medina.
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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

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They were helpful.
B
They were aggressive.
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They were talented farmers.
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They were strong communicators.
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Which statement describes a characteristic of a primary source?

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It is written by a historian.
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It is a critical analysis of a document.
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It is created after the era discussed.
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It is firsthand knowledge of an event.
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A good harvest that produces more food than a civilization can eat is an example of

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demand.
B
scarcity.
C
supply.
D
surplus.

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