Praxis 5038

A similarity between the cites of Varanasi (Banaras) in India and Mecca in Saudi Arabia is that both are

• capitals of countries formerly colonized by the English

• destinations for vast numbers of religious pilgrims

• financial centers for a large fraction of the worlds economy

• examples of modern urban plaining

Which of the following is a primary reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• A) Economic stability

• B) Military defeats

• C) Expansion of territory

• D) Cultural integration

What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?

• A) To promote religious teachings

• B) To facilitate trade between Asia and Europe

• C) To establish military alliances

• D) To spread cultural practices

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Magna Carta?

• A) It established the first democracy

• B) It limited the power of the monarchy

• C) It created the first legal system

• D) It expanded the British Empire

What was the primary cause of the American Civil War?

• A) Disputes over trade tariffs

• B) Conflicts over slavery

• C) Expansion into the West

• D) Differences in religious beliefs

Which civilization is known for developing the first writing system?

• A) Egyptians

• B) Sumerians

• C) Greeks

• D) Romans

What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan after World War II?

• A) To rebuild European economies

• B) To establish military bases

• C) To promote communism

• D) To create a global government

Which of the following was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?

• A) Decrease in urban populations

• B) Increase in agricultural jobs

• C) Growth of cities

• D) Decline in technological innovation

What was the significance of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War?

• A) It symbolized the division between East and West Germany

• B) It was a major trade route

• C) It was a center for cultural exchange

• D) It marked the end of World War II

Which of the following best explains the purpose of the United Nations?

• A) To promote global trade

• B) To maintain international peace and security

• C) To establish a single world currency

• D) To create a global education system