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In another country, a human rights situation remained grim. What PUSH factor best describes the cause of the migration of these refugees? A. Social factor of discrimination B. Religious factor of intolerance C. Political factor of lack of human rights D. Economic factor of lack of resources
What is "C" Political factor of lack of human rights?
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Which ocean separates the United States from Europe? A. Indian B. Atlantic C. Pacific D. Arctic
What is "B" the Atlantic
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The Summerians (ancient Mesopotamians) settled in this river valley.
What is the Tigris and Euphrates River valley - Fertile Crescent
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These served as a source of providing rich, fertile soil that was replenished annually by the floods.
What are the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
100
Hebrews (Jews) were the first to believe in....
What is MONOtheism. (belief in 1 God)
200
Which of the following sets of dates are in the correct chronological order? A - 2450BC, 3100BC, 728BC, 1279BC B - 1500BC, 2450BC, 1473BC, 2050BC C - 728BC, 500BC, 450BC, 800AD D- 1250AD, 1134AD, 895AD, 530AD
What is "C" - 728BC, 500BC, 450BC, 800AD
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The Equator divides the Earth into______________. A - Northern and Southern Hemispheres B - Eastern and Western Hemispheres C- Meridians D - Lines of Longitude
What is "A" - Northern and Southern Hemispheres
200
Which statement about Islam is UNtrue? A. A belief in one God B. They believe in the 5 Pillars C. The Torah is their holy book D. A main teaching is to go to Mecca if possible
What is "C" The Torah is NOT is the holy book for Muslims, it is the Quran or Koran. Torah is the holy book of the Jews!
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Living in a desert area is possible, but quite difficult. Why are desert areas not highly populated? A. The summers are too short. B. The summers are too cool. C. There is very low rainfall, land is not good for farming. D. There is heavy rainfall in the summer season.
What is "C" There is very low rainfall, land is not good for farming.
200
Which one is NOT a monotheistic religion? Christianity, Islam or Hinduism
What is Hinduism?
300
Which continent is directly north of Africa? A. Asia B. Antarctica C. South America D. Europe
What is "D" Europe
300
In ancient times, people began civilizations by river valleys because of all that river valleys offered to them. What is an example of what river valleys offered to these ancient people? A. Fish from the river B. Rich soil for planting crops C. People could travel on the river for trade D. All of the above
What is "D" All of the above
300
The Hebrews were among the first people in the world to believe in: A. The use of the wheel B. Monotheism C. The idea of rules and laws for people D. The use of the chariot
What is "B" Monotheism
300
What best describes the legacy left by Hammurabi’s Code of Law? A. Oral tradition passed down from generation to generation B. Moral code of laws and consequences written and posted C. Laws that apply equally to all citizens D. The belief in the Mandate of Heaven
What is "B" - A Moral code of LAWS and consequences written and posted?
300
Who worships in a mosque?
What is the religion of Islam? ( Muslim)
400
Hinduism and Buddhism were important religions in ancient India. Why do many Hindus and Buddhists tend to be vegetarians? A. They fear animal diseases. B. They believe plants are sacred. C. They practice equality for all people. D. They value all forms of life.
What is "D" they value all forms of life.
400
Variations among physical environments within the Eastern Hemisphere influence human activities. Human activities also alter the physical environment. If a large amount of trees would be cut down in the forest, we would call this: A. Plantation B. Deforestation C. Conservation D. Migration
What is "B" Deforestation
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America consumes a LOT of coffee! (especially me and Mrs. Fillmore) What would be a LOGICAL relationship between a country like Columbia that produces coffee and the United States concerning coffee beans? A. United States exports coffee to Columbia B. Columbia imports coffee from the United States C. United States imports coffee from Columbia D. United States and Columbia decide not to drink coffee ever again.
What is "C" United States imports Java (coffee) from Columbia
400
The continent that the Nile is located A. United States B. Europe C. Africa D. Antarctica
What is "C" Africa
400
What do we mean when we say RELIGIOUS DIFFUSION? A. spreading of religion B. spreading of culture C. spreading of language D. spreading of people
What is "A" the spreading of religion
500
Which of the following examples is the BEST example of GLOBALIZATION in the world today? A. An American computer company that makes components in India, Singapore and Mexico and assembles them in the United States. B. McDonald’s opens a new restaurant in India C. Japanese anime’ comic books become popular in the United States D. Traveling to Arkansas for a concert
What is "A" An American computer company that makes components in India, Singapore and Mexico and assembles them in the United States.
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of a large amount of trees being cut down in a forest? A. Animals would lose their habitats B. Erosion of the land C. More buildings could be built D. The Earth’s temperature would be much colder
What is "D" The Earth’s temperature would be much colder
500
What favorable geographic influences that allowed Egyptian civilization to flourish?
What is Nile River served as a source of rich fertile soil that was replenished annually (once a year)
500
Fertile soil, fresh water, trade, travel, irrigation, fish, silt...
What are reasons that ancient people settled by RIVERS.
500
All 3 monotheistic religions began in..... A. Middle East B. Far East C. East Side D. East West
What is "A" The Middle East? or (Fertile Crescent)
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