CA2 Lesson 16 Critical Reading

Choose the choice that best summarizes the flow of events that lead to the creation of an empire, as it was explained in the passage.

• Colonization creates a demand for wealth, so the mother nation begins to explore new lands and discover new technology.

• New technology allows the establishment of trade routes, which ultimately yields new lands and larger economies.

• The search for resources yields new lands and colonization and the necessary new technology to support it.

• New lands are sought in order to create demand for new technology and rapid economic development.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The overall tone of this passage is

• entertaining.

• thoughtful.

• simplistic.

• scholarly.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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According to paragraph two (lines 9-24), initial colonization resulted from the need to

• have trade representatives in the distant nations.

• help people advance in social status.

• find places to send missionaries.

• civilize the natives.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

As used in line 8, mother means

• one who gives birth.

• a female parent.

• a woman of authority.

• the source or origin of something.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence, "Mother countries sought to 'civilize; the natives, which, to the colonists, meant compelling the natives to emulate the language, culture, and religion of the mother country" (line 22-24)?

• The British were the only civilized people.

• Colonists thought they were the only civilized people.

• All native cultures were uncivilized.

• Colonists felt superior to all people.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of how technology did not grow because of trade?

• the development of faster ships

• the discovery of quinine

• the invention of the telegraph

• the development of mass production

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

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CCSS.RI.8.3

As used in line 33, quinine most likely means a type of

• beverage.

• precious metal.

• medicine.

• transportation.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

According to paragraph four (lines 37-48), which is not a reason why trade is beneficial?

• disposal of extra goods

• attainment of wanted goods

• ability to manufacture products

• higher revenue for the mother country

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which choice would be the best title for this passage?

• Trade as a Dominant Force in Creating Empires

• How Empires are Created in History

• Trade, Travel, and Technology

• Empires and Their Economies

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

This passage would most likely be found in

• an encyclopedia of economics.

• a book of empires.

• a doctoral dissertation.

• a world history book.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5