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What is one effect of slavery that influences Latin America today? A-Slavery exists in few Latin American countries B. Many Latin Americans have ancestors from Africa C. The people of Latin America accept slavery as part of their lives.
What is B. Many Latin Americans have ancestors from Africa
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What was one result of the colonization of Canada by Europeans? A. The Canadian Revolution removed the French and English from power. B. Canada's official languages are English and French. C. Europeans are no longer welcome in Canada.
What is B. Canada's official languages are English and French.
100
What marked the end of the Cold War? A. the break-up of the Soviet Union B. the destruction of the Berlin Wall c. The rule of Gorbachev
What is A. the break-up of the Soviet Union
100
Which is LEAST likely to be found in Europe today? A. capitalism B. command economy C. traditional economy
What is C. traditional economy
100
"During the Renaissance, European artists began to study the model of nature more closely and to paint with the goal of greater realism. They learned to create lifelike people and animals. They used new painting techniques to create the look of depth and distance on flat walls and canvases." http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/LeonardosPerspective.html What conclusion can be drawn from this passage? A.The Renaissance was a time when European painting styles changed. B.The Renaissance was a time when Europeans painted on flat canvases. C.European artists tried to make people and animals come alive with paint.
What is A.The Renaissance was a time when European painting styles changed.
200
Which two European countries contributed most to the languages of Latin America? A. France and Portugal B. England and Spain C. Spain and Portugal
What is C. Spain and Portugal
200
One difference between the German and Russian languages is that German A. has not been spoken in Europe since WWII B. is spoken in only one country in Europe, and Russian is spoken in several C. does not use the Cyrillic alphabet
What is C. does not use the Cyrillic alphabet
200
Which solution is a way the government is gtrying to reduce pollution in Mexico City? A. ignoring cars with exhaust problems B. reducing the number of buses and trains C. increasing the number of cars that produce little or no air pollution
What is C. increasing the number of cars that produce little or no air pollution
200
Because most economies have characteristics of the command and market economy, we say they are A. free B. mixed C. communist
What is B. mixed
200
During the Russian Revolution, which person was the leader of the Bolsheviks, the group that gained control of the Russian government in November 1917? A. Vladimir Lenin B. Joseph Stalin C. Adolf Hitler
What is A. Vladimir Lenin
300
What has helped Italian merchants become successful traders? A. Italy is located on the Mediterranean Sea with access to Africa, Asia, and Europe B. The location of the Alps mountains is a defense against other countries.
What is A. Italy is located on the Mediterranean Sea with access to Africa, Asia, and Europe
300
Why did Prince Henry the Navigator want to send ships south to Africa? A. He wanted a route around Africa to the Asian markets. B. He wanted to prove the world was not flat. c. He hoped to learn more about marine life.
What is A. He wanted a route around Africa to the Asian markets.
300
What almost caused a nuclear attack between the United States and the Soviet Union? A. Castro allowed the Soviet Union to build a nuclear missile launch complex in Cuba B. President Kennedy did not like the leader of the Soviet Union C. The United States wanted the sugar cane crop that the Soviet Union was buying from Cuba.
What is A. Castro allowed the Soviet Union to build a nuclear missile launch complex in Cuba
300
Which condition helped the United Kingdom become a leader in world trade? A. The island has a mild climate and is located near many other countries. B. It is home to the world's busiest airport and has seven other large airports. C. Urban areas are heavily populated, and most jobs are found in the urban areas.
What is B. It is home to the world's busiest airport and has seven other large airports.
300
The Canadian Constitution of 1982 was the first constitution that Canada had complete control over. Which Canadian province did not support the independent constitution? A.Québec B.Prince Edward Island C.Saskatchewan
What is A.Québec
400
Which pairing of sacred text and religion is correct? Christianity - Talmud Roman Catholic - Koran Judaism - Torah
What is Judaism - Torah
400
Who claimed Australia for Great Britain? A. George III B. Christopher Columbus C. Captain James Cook
Who was C. Captain James Cook
400
What is the goal of the independence movement in Quebec? A. to have Quebec become a part of France again B. for Quebec to be an independent country C. for Quebec to have its own monarch
What is B. for Quebec to be an independent country
400
A country that invest in human capital will have more successful economy because A. workers who are educated, skilled, and healthy are more productive B. workers will learn the skills they need on their own C. there will be more money to pay its workers
What is A. workers who are educated, skilled, and healthy are more productive
400
What did the Aztecs build in order to worship their gods? A.cathedrals B.stadiums C.temple-pyramids
What is C.temple-pyramids
500
Why is the southern part of Canada the region where most Canadians live? A. It is closest to the United States. B. It has the most favorable climate. c. Mountains cover most of northern Canada.
What is B. It has the most favorable climate.
500
What was a cause of the Russian Revolution? A. The czar was executed. B. There were food shortages in Russia. C. The Germans showed signs of surrender.
What is B. There were food shortages in Russia.
500
Which statement is TRUE about how the president in a presidential democracy is different from a prime minister in a parliamentary democracy? A. The prime minister is the head of state for the country, but the president is not. B. The prime minister is elected directly by the people, but the president is elected by the legislature. C. The prime minister is chosen from the members of parliament, but the president runs for office separately.
What is C. The prime minister is chosen from the members of parliament, but the president runs for office separately.
500
What is an advantage of a savings account over a checking account? A. Savings accounts are easier to get B. Savings accounts can be used to guarantee loans C. Savings accounts pay a higher rate of interest
What is C. Savings accounts pay a higher rate of interest
500
You are flying from Acapulco to Madrid. You leave Acapulco at 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning. The flight takes eight hours. What time will it be when you arrive in Madrid local time? A. 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning B. 4:30 p.m. Friday night C. 11:30 p.m. Friday night
What is C. 11:30 p.m. Friday night