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Praxis II World and US History Exam Prep - Question List

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1. During the Cold War era, what was the main reason why were the United States and the Soviet Union reluctant to engage in direct military conflict?
  1. There was a great potential for global nuclear destruction.
  2. East and West German had been re-unified.
  3. Nonaligned nations were pressuring the United States and the Soviet Union to avoid fighting.
  4. There were greatly increased tensions in the Middle East.
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2. During the third century BCE, which of the following was the biggest change in the Chinese political state under Emperor Qin Shihuangdi?
  1. The Chinese empire widely accepted Buddhism.
  2. The Chinese empire became centralized.
  3. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi had artisans create elaborate tomb sculptures.
  4. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi established civil service exams.
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3.

What was the largest environmental problem for ancient Mesopotamia?

  1. Poor soil
  2. Polluted water
  3. Rising sea levels
  4. Deforestation
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4. What does the Swahili language demonstrate about African civilization during the 1200s and 1300s?
  1. Great influence from Mediterranean culture
  2. Great influence from Europe culture
  3. Connection to trade routes in Asia and the Middle East
  4. Continuance of the great Egyptian culture
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5. Which of the following caused the Second Age of Islamic conquest, which began in the 1200s?
  1. The Mongols were defeated in Persia and the Caliphate’s power was restored.
  2. The Crusades had brought about new militaristic dynasties.
  3. The popularization of the Qur’an allowed Islam to spread further into Europe and Africa.
  4. A long period of peace had allowed Islamic trade routes to spread to the west and the north.
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