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In Latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they
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-showed little evidence of urbanization
-lacked a strong central government
+developed complex mathematical and calendar systems
-used military weapons superior to those of Europeans

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In Latin America, the mountainous terrain has contributed to
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-the development of a good infrastructure
+the varied climates found in the region
-social equality and political unity
-extensive agricultural production

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During the 20th century, a major cause of political problems in Latin America has been
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-a decrease in population
-the declining importance of international trade
+widespread poverty
-increasing social mobility

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The varied climate and topography of Latin America have directly led to
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-the deforestation of the region
+the development of many diverse cultures
-overpopulation in rural areas
-rapid political unification

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The pampas in South America are a
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-vast desert with little economic value
-major coffee-producing area
-source of coal and iron
+fertile agricultural and cattle-producing region

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The histories of the serfs in medieval Europe, the harijans in traditional India, and the native population in colonial Latin America are similar in that each group
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-used political power to improve living conditions
-successfully revolted against rulers
+had little or no political power
-was socially mobile

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The purpose of the encomienda system in Latin America was to
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-control overpopulation in urban centers
-convert native peoples to Protestantism
+obtain labor and taxes from the native peoples in the Spanish colonies
-introduce political ideas into the colonies gradually

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Which political trend exists in present-day Latin America?
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-Most countries are becoming military juntas.
+Democracy is replacing dictatorship.
-Communism is spreading throughout the region.
-Religious leaders are making government policy.

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The 19th-century independence movements in Latin America were influenced by
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-Marxist ideology
-the Aztec wars against Hernando Cortés
-liberation theology
+the American and the French Revolutions

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The influence of African culture on some areas of Latin America was largely a result of the
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-American Revolution
-building of the Panama Canal
-success of Communist revolutions
+Atlantic slave trade

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Which statement best describes the economy in Latin America during colonial times?
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-Little direct trade existed between Latin American and European nations.
+European nations practiced a mercantilistic system in Latin America.
-Few Latin Americans were interested in economic development.
-The United States greatly influenced economic decision making in Latin America.

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Which characteristic describes the traditional middle class family in Latin America?
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+The father is the head of the family.
-The family unit is usually very small.
-Adolescent girls have a great deal of social freedom.
-The family worships its ancestors.

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Which statement concerning education in Latin America is valid?
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+Education has often served as a vehicle for social mobility.
-Increased educational opportunities in rural areas have encouraged people to move from cities.
-Education has prevented the rise of independence movements.
-Latin America is the only region in which school attendance is compulsory for all children.

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Which generalization is best supported by a study of the history of Latin America?
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-Protection of human rights has been a major policy of most governments.
-Foreign powers have had little influence in the area.
+Political power has been concentrated in the hands of the landed elite.
-Church and state have been strictly separated.

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Which statement about the population of Latin America today is most accurate?
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-Most of the population is concentrated in interior regions.
+Migration from rural areas to urban areas is increasing.
-Little cultural or ethnic diversity exists among the people.
-The birthrate is declining rapidly.

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Which was a result of the Commercial Revolution?
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-decline in population growth in Europe
-shift of power from western Europe to eastern Europe
-spread of feudalism throughout western Europe
+expansion of European influence overseas

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After World War II, the Soviet Union established satellites in Eastern Europe to
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-support the remaining Fascist governments in Eastern Europe
-preserve Capitalism in Eastern Europe
+expand its power and control over Eastern Europe
-establish democratic governments in Eastern European nations

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The growth of Europe's population from 1750 to 1900 was largely the result of
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-changing political values throughout Europe
-emigration from the colonies in the New World
-the long period of peace preceding World War
+changes brought about by the scientific and industrial revolutions

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The topography and climate of western Europe encouraged
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+the development of communication and transportation systems
-dependence on a cash-crop economy
-adoption of the policies of isolationism and neutrality
-a search for warm-water ports

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The Commercial Revolution in western Europe led directly to the
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-development of a socialist economy
-establishment of the guild system
-weakening of the power of the middle class
+expansion of world trade

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In Europe, the Crusades resulted in
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-a greater isolation of the region from the world
+an increased demand for goods from the Middle East and Asia
-the adoption of Islam as the official religion of many European nations
-the strengthening of the feudal system

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A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
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+entered a period of chaos and disorder
-came under the control of the Muslims
-was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
-returned to a republican form of government

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On a map of the world, Asia is to Japan as Europe is to
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+Great Britain
-the Netherlands
-Austria
-Italy

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One important effect of the Crusades on western Europe was that they
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-led to a decline in the importance of the church in western Europe
+furthered cultural diffusion throughout western Europe
-introduced the Industrial Revolution to western Europe
-ended the western European quest for an overseas empire

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Fascism in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s is best described as a
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-demonstration of laissez-faire capitalism that promoted free enterprise
+form of totalitarianism that glorified the state above the individual
-type of economic system that stressed a classless society
-set of humanist ideas that emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual

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A major effect of the Reformation in Europe was the
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+decline of religious unity
-increased use of the divine right theory
-emergence of mercantilism
-increase in military dictatorships

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A major result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was
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+an increase in the size and influence of the middle class
-an increase in the percentage of people engaged in farming
-a decreased life expectancy and an increased infant mortality
-a reliance on subsistence economies

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An important result of the Industrial Revolution in 19th-century western Europe was that
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-the gap between the wealthy and the poor decreased
+urbanization increased rapidly
-the supply of unskilled labor decreased
-migration to rural areas increased

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During the 16th and 17th centuries, monarchs in western Europe sought to
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-develop democratic institutions
-guarantee the personal liberty of citizens
+centralize their own political power
-encourage religious toleration

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After World War II, Soviet domination of Eastern Europe was most directly the result of the
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-victory of Germany over the Allies
-growth of democratic movements
-peace agreements supported by the United Nations
+Soviet military occupation of the region

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