The holiest site in the Islamic faith, the Kaaba, was

a. built by Muhammad.
b. originally a pagan shrine.
c. built by the Caliph Umar.
d. a site of pilgrimage in Medina.


b

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In retaliation for the defiant actions in Boston Harbor, Britain imposed the so-called _________, also known as the “Intolerable Acts” in colonial North America, which put Massachusetts into effective bankruptcy.

a. Sedition Acts b. Declaratory Acts c. Stamp Acts d. Coercive Acts

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As president, George Washington

A. sought to dominate national politics. B. avoided personal involvement with the deliberations of Congress. C. considered it his duty to resolve political controversies. D. grew concerned that the federal government was gaining too much power. E. had never envisioned a strong central government.

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Which of the following most accurately characterizes W. C. Handy?

A) He invented blues music. B) He promoted blues music. C) He was highly critical of blues music. D) He misunderstood blues music.

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The Russian tsar was king of __________ and frequently infringed on the constitution and quarreled with its diet.

A. Serbia B. Prussia C. Finland D. Poland

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