Which of the following regions had the least productive agriculture, thanks to poorer and less fertile soils caused by the rapid breakdown of humus?
a. Europe
b. North America
c. Sub-Saharan Africa
d. China
Answer: c. Sub-Saharan Africa
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Effects of the Soviet Union's launching of Sputnik included all of the following EXCEPT
a. many Americans believed that Sputnik's inferior quality revealed American superiority. b. American schools placed stronger emphasis on math and science courses. c. the National Aeronautics and Space Administration was created by Congress. d. Congress supported college and post-graduate study with the National Defense Education Act.
The Iroquois Confederacy was able to menace its Native American and European neighbors because of the Iroquois'
a. ability to use its political and organization skills to sustain a robust military alliance. b. warriors' skill in pitched battle. c. scattered settlements, which made it difficult for their enemies to defeat them. d. alliance with the Aztecs and Incas. e. use of new weapons like the rifle.
Which term used by historians of immigration best describes the Tape Family's experience in America?
a. suburban-dwellers b. rapid assimilators c. mid-westerners d. desirable immigrants
Upon arriving in America, most of the immigrants
a. joined Protestant churches. b. changed their names and became as "Americanized" as possible. c. moved into areas where people spoke their language. d. turned around and went home.