Maria Reiche's theory that the Nazca geoglyphs were ____________ inspired frequently outlandish speculation about the site.

a. Landing pads for extraterrestrial vehicles.
b. Elements of a complex astronomical calendar and observatory.
c. A version of GPS coordinates in which the location of sacred sites were encoded.
d. Created with the help of observers in hot-air balloons.


b. Elements of a complex astronomical calendar and observatory.

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What was the overarching economic question facing the Allies at the end of the war?

a) how to rebuild Europe, and particularly Germany, without risking a new outbreak of war b) how to keep Western Europe from punishing Germany as it had after World War I Consider This: The Allies had already divided Germany into four zones of control. See 14.2.1: An Economic Lifeline. c) how to keep the Soviets from moving to Western European territories Consider This: The Allies had already divided Germany into four zones of control. See 14.2.1: An Economic Lifeline. d) how to keep Charles de Gaulle from reclaiming German lands in the Alsace and reigniting the war Consider This: The Allies had already divided Germany into four zones of control. See 14.2.1: An Economic Lifeline.

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Bismarck is best described as a/an:

A. reactionary. B. liberal. C. socialist. D. idealist. E. conservative.

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Which of the following were among Mao Zedong's policies toward women?

a. He encouraged women to organize. b. He allowed divorce. c. He banned arranged marriage. d. He banned footbinding. e. All of the above.

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Which of the following was so valuable that it carried the same value as gold, pound for pound?

A) salt B) ivory C) silver D) sugar

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