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16. Despite the rapid spread of Islam on the continent of Africa, which of the following places remained Christian?
  1. Marrakesh
  2. Mali
  3. Ethiopia
  4. Tunisia
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17. Why are rivers thought to be so important to the development of the first civilizations?
  1. Rivers slowed down the growth of cities.
  2. Rivers greatly discouraged ocean travel.
  3. Rivers encouraged growth of urban areas and agriculture.
  4. River slowed down the invention of agriculture.
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18. Which of the following was one of the philosophical innovations of Hammurabi’s law code?
  1. Anyone who speaks against the king should be killed.
  2. The will of the ruler should be followed no matter what.
  3. The upper classes should have the most rights.
  4. Society should be governed by a consistent set of regulations.
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19. Why is the Indus civilization still a mystery to archeologists?
  1. The Indus civilization was extremely small and therefore, it is difficult to excavate.
  2. The Indus civilization was extremely isolated from the rest of the world.
  3. The Indus civilization’s remains were completely destroyed.
  4. The civilization’s writing system has never been deciphered.
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20. How did the Neolithic Revolution influence traditional gender roles?
  1. Working outside of the home was highly valued
  2. Women did not work any longer.
  3. Men continued to hunt; women continued to gather.
  4. The economic roles of men and women were equal.
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