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What is the main reason why the Mesopotamians traded grain and cloth for metal and stone?

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Metal and stone did not spoil or tear, but grain and cloth did.
B
Metal and stone drew better prices than grain and cloth in Mesopotamia.
C
Grain and cloth were plentiful in the area, but metal and stone were not.
D
Grain and cloth were lighter to carry on the ships they used to cross the seas.
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The map shows the location of the Silk Road.How does the map scale help to interpret the map?

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It shows how important silk was to European traders.
B
It shows why the Silk Road was important only to China.
C
It helps the reader understand how far traders had to travel.
D
It shows the reader the difficult conditions on the Silk Road.
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The timeline shows the history of mapmaking.According to the timeline, what has caused changes in mapmaking over time?

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the invention of the globe
B
the use of new technology
C
the invention of clay tablets
D
the use of the Greek language
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Which statement best describes how physical features contributed to Mesopotamian settlements?

A
Mountain ranges protected them from nearby enemies.
B
Changing temperatures provided for widely varied crops.
C
The seas were a natural barrier that protected growing of crops.
D
The favorable climate and rich soil provided for their physical needs.
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Why did people domesticate plants during the Neolithic era?

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to adapt to the climate
B
to prevent soil erosion
C
to create a reliable food supply
D
to eliminate the need to hunt animals
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How was Sumer organized politically?

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as an empire
B
as a republic
C
into city-states
D
into tribal villages
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Which statement best explains the importance of examining multiple perspectives about an event?

A
It reinforces a specific opinion about the event.
B
It determines which accounts are biased about the event.
C
It provides different and sometimes opposing viewpoints about an event.
D
It requires the use of both primary and secondary sources to learn about the event.
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Read the passage from a letter by Christopher Columbus.The inhabitants . . . are well made, but because they are timid and full of terror. . . . But when they see that they are safe, and all fear is banished, they are very guileless and honest, and very liberal of all they have.–Letter to Gabriel Sanchez, Christopher Columbus

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The author expresses an opinion about the native people.
B
The author provides factual evidence about the native people.
C
Multiple perspectives on the native people are included in the passage.
D
Specific details about the native people’s actions are included in the passage.
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What is a matrilineal clan?

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a clan that is led by its oldest member
B
a clan that is led by its strongest hunter
C
a clan whose members center family relationships around their fathers
D
a clan whose members center family relationships around their mothers
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How did Hammurabi improve the economy of the Babylonian Empire?

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He created new trade routes.
B
He created canals to trade on the rivers.
C
He required conquered people to pay tribute.
D
He spent tax money to expand construction projects.
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Which statement best describes the economic policy of the Akkadian Empire?

A
Trading with outside partners helped to bring in surplus food.
B
Building projects ensured their power would not be challenged.
C
The building of a postal system helped to increase the economy.
D
Irrigation systems made trade possible because of surplus crops.
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Why were permanent settlements more advanced than hunter-gatherer societies?

A
Improvements in farming were no longer necessary.
B
Hunter-gatherers did not trade with people in settlements.
C
People were able to specialize in activities other than farming.
D
Families had fewer children because there was less work to do.
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What is one way that early humans survived cold environments?

A
They made clothes from wool.
B
They trained dogs to help them hunt.
C
They built cabins made of logs.
D
They discovered how to make fire.
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What did city-states in Sumer have in common?

A
They shared the same laws.
B
They were centers of trade.
C
They were all ruled by one king.
D
They were home to millions of people.
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What did Sumerians use ziggurats for besides religious ceremonies?

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for homes
B
for entertainment
C
for trade and government
D
for performances of dramatic plays
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The map shows the Roman Empire.

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to understand Roman forms of government
B
to determine how the Roman Empire expanded over time
C
to determine how much wealth the Roman Empire had
D
to understand how geography affected Roman culture
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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

A
Columbus explains the view that the native people and the Spanish were in conflict.
B
Columbus emphasizes the view that the native people interfered with the Spanish.
C
Columbus presents the view that the native people were beneficial to the Spanish.
D
Columbus stresses the view that interactions between the native people and the Spanish were peaceful.
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Which statement best explains why early humans were nomads?

A
They were curious about exploring new lands.
B
Their farming methods had exhausted the soil.
C
They were searching for resources necessary to live.
D
Overpopulation made their living conditions crowded.
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Which factor contributed to the fall of the Akkadian Empire?

A
The Persians invaded the Akkadians' territory.
B
Sargon conquered the Mesopotamian city-states.
C
Local rulers regained control over their city-states.
D
The Neo-Babylonians destroyed the city of Jerusalem.
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What do ziggurats tell us about ancient Sumer?

A
Sumerians practiced organized religion.
B
Sumerians used bronze to make tools.
C
Sumerians traded with people in Egypt and India.
D
Sumerians used irrigation to water fields.

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