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Which organization was responsible for electing the most important officials in the Roman Republic?

A
the Roman Senate
B
the Roman Army
C
the Assembly of the Tribes
D
the Assembly of the Centuries
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The Renaissance movement encouraged __________.

A
military alliances
B
Christian conversions
C
feudalistic societies
D
independent thought
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Tension between the plebs and the patricians rose because of issues involving __________.

A
equal rights and land distribution
B
Roman expansion and foreign slaves
C
social programs and government taxes
D
political authority and military structure
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Which of the following rights was given to both the men and women of ancient Greece?

A
representation in court
B
participation in all religious events
C
participation in all cultural events
D
the ability to serve as a political leader
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Peasant workers began to demand higher wages after the outbreak of the Black Plague because __________.

A
foreign trade increased
B
less land was available
C
there was a shortage of workers
D
working conditions were more hazardous
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Roman money began to lose its value when __________.

A
the government circulated less money
B
less silver was used in coins
C
Persian gold replaced Roman coins
D
emperors kept changing currency
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What kingdom did Charlemagne establish after the pope crowned him as emperor?

A
the Ottoman Empire
B
the Byzantine Empire
C
the Holy Roman Empire
D
the Western Roman Empire
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How did Egypt’s main crops of papyrus and cereals best contribute to the development of the civilization?

A
They were difficult to grow in this region, so they were in high demand.
B
They were crucial materials needed for creating other products.
C
They had many uses at home and could be traded for other goods.
D
They could not be stored for long periods of time, so they were very valuable.
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This map shows the locations of ancient river civilizations.Which letter on the map shows the location of Mesopotamia?

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letter A
B
letter B
C
letter C
D
letter D
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Poor Roman citizens had the same rights as wealthy Roman citizens, except that they __________.

A
were not allowed to vote
B
were not allowed to own land
C
were not allowed to join the Senate
D
were confined to certain areas
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Which pope organized the First Crusade?

A
Urban II
B
Innocent III
C
Gregory IX
D
Benedict XVI
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How did people during the Zhou Dynasty perceive natural disasters such as floods or famine?

A
They believed it indicated the rulers were not following the Mandate of Heaven.
B
They thought it meant that God was angry and sending punishment.
C
They believed it meant the dynasty would continue to rule with great success.
D
They thought it indicated the end of times and that they should prepare for death.
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Which of the following was not a Macedonian military innovation?

A
the sarissa
B
the compound bow
C
the companion cavalry
D
improved siege weapons
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Greek military leaders would often __________ before going into a battle.

A
sacrifice a slave
B
organize a festival
C
have a temple built
D
consult with an oracle

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