The correct response is:
Democracy was first used in ancient Greece.
This statement accurately reflects the historical origins of democracy, particularly in the city-state of Athens.
Which describes the origins of democracy?
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Responses
Democracy was first used in ancient Greece.
Democracy was first used in ancient Greece.
Democracy was first used by the royalty in France.
Democracy was first used by the royalty in France.
Democracy was first used in modern-day England.
Democracy was first used in modern-day England.
Democracy was first used by leaders in Germany
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Use the excerpt to answer the question.
“Mr Lukashenko, who has been in power for 18 years, is banned from travelling to the United States and western Europe. He has been accused of torture and human rights abuses—he has thrown his opponents in prison, banned protests and restricted freedom of expression. . . . There is no presidential term limit here [Belarus] and the 1996 referendum consolidated Mr Lukashenko’s power. Not a single election in Belarus has been deemed as free or fair by the West. Not a single opposition candidate won a seat in the recent, parliamentary vote. Protests have been violently supressed.”
—BBC News, October 22, 2012
What type of government does Belarus have?
(1 point)
Responses
democracy
democracy
constitutional monarchy
constitutional monarchy
dictatorship
dictatorship
absolute monarchy
“Mr Lukashenko, who has been in power for 18 years, is banned from travelling to the United States and western Europe. He has been accused of torture and human rights abuses—he has thrown his opponents in prison, banned protests and restricted freedom of expression. . . . There is no presidential term limit here [Belarus] and the 1996 referendum consolidated Mr Lukashenko’s power. Not a single election in Belarus has been deemed as free or fair by the West. Not a single opposition candidate won a seat in the recent, parliamentary vote. Protests have been violently supressed.”
—BBC News, October 22, 2012
What type of government does Belarus have?
(1 point)
Responses
democracy
democracy
constitutional monarchy
constitutional monarchy
dictatorship
dictatorship
absolute monarchy
The correct response is:
dictatorship
The excerpt describes a situation where one leader has consolidated power, suppressed opposition, and restricted freedoms, which are characteristics of a dictatorship.
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that was designed to
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Responses
reduce the emission of greenhouse gases linked to climate change.
reduce the emission of greenhouse gases linked to climate change.
reduce the nuclear arsenals of specific countries.
reduce the nuclear arsenals of specific countries.
develop an early alert system to warn populations of likely earthquakes and tsunamis.
develop an early alert system to warn populations of likely earthquakes and tsunamis.
develop a comprehensive strategy to stop the pollution of lakes, seas, and oceans
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Responses
reduce the emission of greenhouse gases linked to climate change.
reduce the emission of greenhouse gases linked to climate change.
reduce the nuclear arsenals of specific countries.
reduce the nuclear arsenals of specific countries.
develop an early alert system to warn populations of likely earthquakes and tsunamis.
develop an early alert system to warn populations of likely earthquakes and tsunamis.
develop a comprehensive strategy to stop the pollution of lakes, seas, and oceans
The correct response is:
reduce the emission of greenhouse gases linked to climate change.
The Kyoto Protocol was established to commit countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to combat climate change.
Which historical factor explains the leading religion in Albania, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina (the countries shaded dark orange aka catholic)?
(1 point)
Responses
The Ottoman empire once controlled these countries.
The Ottoman empire once controlled these countries.
The Byzantine empire once controlled these countries.
The Byzantine empire once controlled these countries.
The Roman empire once controlled these countries.
The Roman empire once controlled these countries.
The Russian empire once controlled these countries.
(1 point)
Responses
The Ottoman empire once controlled these countries.
The Ottoman empire once controlled these countries.
The Byzantine empire once controlled these countries.
The Byzantine empire once controlled these countries.
The Roman empire once controlled these countries.
The Roman empire once controlled these countries.
The Russian empire once controlled these countries.
The correct response is:
The Ottoman empire once controlled these countries.
The historical influence of the Ottoman Empire, which included a significant Muslim population, plays a key role in the religious makeup of these regions; however, the regions shaded as predominantly Catholic, such as Albania, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, reflect the complex interplay of religious influences, including responses to Ottoman rule.
Which statement best describes where most people live in Europe?
(1 point)
Responses
Population is concentrated on the coast and in river valleys.
Population is concentrated on the coast and in river valleys.
Most people live in southern Europe.
Most people live in southern Europe.
Population is concentrated in the mountainous central region.
Population is concentrated in the mountainous central region.
Most people live in northern Europe.
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Responses
Population is concentrated on the coast and in river valleys.
Population is concentrated on the coast and in river valleys.
Most people live in southern Europe.
Most people live in southern Europe.
Population is concentrated in the mountainous central region.
Population is concentrated in the mountainous central region.
Most people live in northern Europe.
The correct response is:
Population is concentrated on the coast and in river valleys.
This statement accurately reflects the population distribution in Europe, where many people tend to live in coastal areas and river valleys due to factors like accessibility, trade, and fertile land.
Read the excerpt.
“I truly never would have thought my idea of opening a high-end art supply store would work when my country became independent from the Soviet Union. But because the arts are so important here in Poland, and the government helped me all along the way, it’s been a very exciting time.”
—Entrepreneur from Bialystok, Poland
Which of the following does this passage indicate about the Polish government?
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Responses
It recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.
It recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.
It has decreased its economic role since Soviet power ended.
It has decreased its economic role since Soviet power ended.
It helps entrepreneurs more than big business.
It helps entrepreneurs more than big business.
It aims to limit its economic role.
“I truly never would have thought my idea of opening a high-end art supply store would work when my country became independent from the Soviet Union. But because the arts are so important here in Poland, and the government helped me all along the way, it’s been a very exciting time.”
—Entrepreneur from Bialystok, Poland
Which of the following does this passage indicate about the Polish government?
(1 point)
Responses
It recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.
It recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.
It has decreased its economic role since Soviet power ended.
It has decreased its economic role since Soviet power ended.
It helps entrepreneurs more than big business.
It helps entrepreneurs more than big business.
It aims to limit its economic role.
The correct response is:
It recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.
The passage indicates that the government has supported the entrepreneur in opening a high-end art supply store, suggesting an acknowledgment of the significance of entrepreneurship in the economy.
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