History Flashcard

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According to the excerpt, how did Aztec civilizations overcome the geography of Central America to create productive farms?

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They created floating plant beds that made use of the fresh water in swampy areas.

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Which historical figure completes this chart? A. Zheng He, B. Genghis Khan, C. Kublai Khan, D. Marco Polo

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Marco Polo

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What was one reason why Constantinople became a culturally important city in Europe during the 1400s?

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It was located near several important trade routes.

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How did the Laws of Motion created by Sir Isaac Newton impact European society during the Scientific Revolution?

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They allowed for several breakthroughs in scientific discoveries.

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Which event was the main cause of the changes seen in these maps? Options: Black Death, the Crusades, Hundred Years’ War, Reconquista

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Reconquista

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This is a diagram of the geocentric model of the solar system created by the Ancient Greeks.

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The heliocentric model placed the sun as the center of the solar system.

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Which event completes this chart? This chart shows several causes of an event in European history: Middle Ages, Protestant Reformation, Renaissance, Scientific Revolution.

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Protestant Reformation

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According to this excerpt, what was one idea supported by the 95 Theses? Holy texts were the least valuable element of religion. The political power of the church was more important than the lessons taught by religious texts. The lessons taught in religious texts were more important than the power of individual religious leaders. Individual religious leaders were the most important element of religion.

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The lessons taught in religious texts were more important than the power of individual religious leaders.

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This chart lists several contributions of a historical figure during the Renaissance. Which historical figure best completes this chart? Options: Galileo Galilei, Johannes Gutenberg, William Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci

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William Shakespeare

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According to the chart, which statement is true about Incan religion? Options: Incan religion was monotheistic. Incan religion was polytheistic. Incan religion was atheistic. Incan religion was shamanistic.

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Incan religion was polytheistic.