Benchmark Review

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What does the Equator divide the Earth into?

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Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere

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Select the option that correctly lists the 7 continents.

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Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania

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What is the capital of Texas?

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Austin

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Mercantilism

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An economic theory advocating accumulation of wealth through a trade surplus.

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Who authored the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What replaced the Articles of Confederation?

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The United States Constitution

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Which tribe is associated with the Great Plains? Sioux, Apache, Cherokee, Iroquois

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Apache

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What were the three G's that motivated European Exploration?

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Gold, Glory, God

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In 1492, Columbus was searching for a new sea route to ______ and found North and South America.

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Asia

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Who was the conqueror of the Aztec Empire?

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Hernán Cortés