What geographical conditions were most important to the rise of Mesopotamia?
A) convenient seaports
B) rich mineral resources
C) fertile farmlands
D) extensive forests
Answer: C
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The power of the Mali, Ghana, and Songhay empires can be attributed, in part, to
A) the benevolent, decentralized rule of their kings. B) their extensive and harsh use of slavery. C) lucrative trade with traders arriving in caravans from Egypt, the Middle East, and Europe. D) Muslim domination of these lands.
In 1933, Appalachian textile mills accounted for what percent of U.S. cotton and woolen textiles?
A) 50 B) 60 C) 40 D) 70
Which of the following correctly characterizes the penny press? a. Penny newspapers were affiliated with a political party and relied on politicians for a great deal of theircontent
b. The penny press had no hired reporters, and their content was based solely on readers' letters. c. Rather than relying on subscriptions and political contributions for their revenue, penny newspapers weresold by newsboys on the street and earned money from advertising. d. Penny newspapers catered primarily to wealthy urbanites and covered mostly financial and commercialnews.
Reform activity during the Progressive Era was similar to that of the 1960s in all of the following ways EXCEPT
(A) The federal government supported civil rights for African Americans. (B) Reform activity was encouraged by strong and active presidents. (C) Many reformers advocated changes in the area of women's rights. (D) Some governmental reform initiatives were curtailed by war. (E) Reform occurred despite the absence of severe economic depression.