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81. Which of the following families ruled France from 987 until the death of Charles IV in 1328?
  1. Franconian
  2. Carolingian
  3. Capuchin
  4. Capetian
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82. Who first used the phrase “Iron Curtain” to describe the division of Europe after World War II?
  1. Winston Churchill
  2. Harry Truman
  3. Franklin Roosevelt
  4. Joseph Stalin
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83. In the time period from 1450 to 1750, England rose as a dominant power in the Indian Ocean. What was the primary reason for this?
  1. The English had established trading posts that were now supported by the Mughal Empire.
  2. The use of joint-stock companies allowed private investors to benefit from trade in the Indian Ocean.
  3. The English defeated the Chinese in the Opium War.
  4. The Ottoman Empire had trouble maintaining their power in the Indian Ocean.
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84. What do many developing nations struggle with?
  1. A weak industrial base
  2. Low birthrates
  3. Lack of aid from foreign powers
  4. Fewer natural resources
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85. What is true about a patriarchal society?
  1. A large amount of social mobility exists
  2. Power resides with women
  3. Power resides with men
  4. The leader of the society holds absolute power
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