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46. Out of the following countries, which had global hegemony by 1800?
  1. Portugal
  2. Japan
  3. Great Britain
  4. Russia
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47. What is the function of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
  1. It buys and sells commodities.
  2. It reports to the United Nations about world labor issues.
  3. It manages and oversees all world trade.
  4. It negotiates fair and free trade agreements.
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48. Which of the following occurred after Christopher Columbus’s encounter with the Americas?
  1. The Crusaders began to conquer the Holy Land.
  2. The Native American population declined dramatically.
  3. The Ottomans conquered the Byzantine Empire.
  4. The Ming dynasty stopped exploration voyages.
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49. During the 18th Century, over what territories did France and England fight?
  1. South America and the Pacific
  2. Asia and the Caribbean
  3. North America and Asia
  4. Asia and Central America
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50. In what important way did the early Egyptian civilization resemble civilization in Mesopotamia?
  1. They both created strict law codes, protecting the poor.
  2. They both allowed women to serve as priests.
  3. They both buried their leaders in massive pyramids.
  4. Both developed a centralized society ruled by a monarchy and small group of priests.
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