Cumulative Exam

29 August 2022
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Which statement best describes the main idea of the third paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?
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US citizens were proud of themselves for ignoring the problems going on in Europe.
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What is the primary reason to have three branches of government?
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Having three branches prevents the concentration of power in one branch.
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Which is a right in some countries but is not considered a human right according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
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right to cast a ballot
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While reviewing documents for an informative essay, it is most important to consider
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the historical context of the text
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Which are symbolic representations on statues of Buddha?
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a bump on head, long earlobes, heavy-lidded eyes
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Keeping in mind Hemingway's iceberg principle, what feeling is he trying to convey by describing the scene as an "entrance to a circus or a native village"?
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a feeling of unease as the narrator is driving into a peculiar and alien location
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What was one change established by the British raj in India?
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The British raj created a civil-service system to rule the country.
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Why did the Allies engage in propaganda efforts overseas?
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to inspire people to support the Allied war effort
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Who were considered citizens in ancient Athens?
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men
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In "Wilson's War Message to Congress" the word "extraordinary" is repeated in order to
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emphasize the importance of the meeting and its special purpose.
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Athens and Sparta were both
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city-states
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How has Marissa Mayer's leadership role influenced employment for women in business?
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Her role has shown that women are starting to perform in jobs that have been traditionally reserved for men.
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What were some of the natural resources that attracted Europeans to Africa in the 1800s?
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land for farming, gold and diamonds, ivory, rubber and palm oil
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Why was the Russian army near collapse by 1916?
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The army was low on food, supplies, and ammunition.
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As a result of the French Revolution of 1791 and the Napoleonic Wars, people most wanted
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government reform
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How did countries throughout the world view the United States after the Spanish-American War?
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as a major power with worldwide military strength
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What is one way government changed in Athens during the Golden Age?
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The number of paid officials increased, which was beneficial to the lower class citizens who served in office.
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How did Napoleon help to restore the Catholic Church in France?
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He declared Catholicism the official religion of France.
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How did the events of the Reformation affect the Enlightenment?
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People challenged religious institutions during the Reformation, which led them to challenge governmental authority during the Enlightenment.
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Terror is nothing other than justice, prompt, severe, inflexible. How does the quote best apply to the Committee of Public Safety under Robespierre's leadership?
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The Committee of Public Safety forcefully eliminated all opposition.
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Why does the Second Amendment cause controversy?
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Citizens disagree about owning and using guns.
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How did Perry help the United States expand its influence in Asia?
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Perry negotiated the first treaty between the United States and Japan.
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Philosopher Adam Smith is known as the
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father of capitalism
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After taking power, one action that Napoleon refused to take was to
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give women the right to vote.
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Which best explains the purpose of repeating the word "illusion" in the paragraph?
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to emphasize that the United States was never completely isolationist nor will it ever be all powerful