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The map shows the Fertile Crescent.

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the Red Sea
B
the Persian Gulf
C
the Caspian Sea
D
the Mediterranean Sea
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The map shows crops that were grown by early humans.

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It involved the same crops grown all over the world.
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It occurred in warmer climates located near the equator.
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It involved crops that could be stored for use year-round.
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It occurred primarily in northern parts of the world.
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How has the climate changed in the Fertile Crescent since the ancient era?

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The average temperature is cooler.
B
The average rainfall has increased.
C
The lengths of droughts have increased.
D
The amount of water from flooding has increased.
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How did the domestication of plants and animals help the people of the Neolithic era improve their quality of life?

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It gave the people more resources to fight wars.
B
It provided reliable sources of food, tools, and materials.
C
It reduced the impact on the climate and the environment.
D
It eliminated the need to move settlements closer to water sources.
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What is the difference between the Torah and the Talmud?

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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.”
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The Torah focuses on interpreting ideas and recommendations; the Talmud focuses on directions for daily living.
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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.
C
They were talented farmers.
D
They were strong communicators.
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Which was a Sumerian belief?

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Hard work kept the gods happy.
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Nothing people did could please the gods.
C
The gods had gone away, leaving people alone.
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The gods had little influence over people’s daily lives.
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What do cave paintings tell us about early humans?

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They valued communication and art.
B
They developed religious beliefs and practices.
C
They invented complex political organizations.
D
They created trade relationships with other groups.
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What primary impact did King Solomon’s construction projects have on Jerusalem?

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They left the entire kingdom deeply in debt.
B
They made the city famous for King Solomon’s wisdom.
C
They made the city unappealing to foreign visitors.
D
They created controversy over the secular design.
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The map shows the Roman Empire.

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which locations were important for trading
B
what goods were traded throughout the empire
C
what trade goods were brought from outside the empire
D
which resources were used in different parts of the empire
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How does the Talmud impact the daily lives of Jewish people?

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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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What did fertile soil mostly contribute to the Mesopotamians' trade with other civilizations?

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a surplus of food
B
an abundance of trees
C
materials for crafted goods
D
supply of building materials
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How did domesticating plants help the people of the Neolithic era domesticate animals?

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By domesticating plants, people could barter for domesticated animals.
B
Domesticated plants were used to attract animals that could be domesticated.
C
By domesticating plants, people could spend less time gathering wild plants for food.
D
Domesticated plants provided a reliable food supply to feed the domesticated animals.
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What is an example of a push factor?

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land with natural protection
B
the availability of fresh water
C
support from an extended family
D
a dispute with neighboring peoples
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How do ancient maps differ from modern maps?

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Ancient maps focused only on the physical features of small areas.
B
Ancient maps were two-dimensional and less accurate than modern maps.
C
Ancient maps were carved in clay and only displayed political boundaries.
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Ancient maps were only used with astronomy to locate the planets and stars.

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