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Which event best illustrates the war on terrorism?

A) the attack on the Pentagon B) the attack on the World Trade Center
C) Both A & B D) the bombing of the Marine barracks and the attack on the Achille Lauro
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

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In the ancient world all of France and Belgium and parts of Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany made up one political entity. Which one?

Answer

Gaul

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Which of the following helped pottery flourish in Athens?

A) Athenians develoed a new, much faster potter's wheel B) They form a rough circular shape
C) As it is prone to cyclones D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Athenians develoed a new, much faster potter's wheel

Explanation:

Athenians develoed a new, much faster potter's wheel which helped pottery flourish in Athens.

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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is significant because it

A) gave free land to all settlers. B) included provisions for territorial growth and the admission of new states.
C) guaranteed universal suffrage. D) balanced the number of free and slave states in the Union.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) included provisions for territorial growth and the admission of new states.

Explanation:

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was significant because it was the second continental congress that charted a government for territory in Northwest America. It also helped forbid slavery, and made a method of admitting new states near the Union.

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The first colony established by the English in north America was

Answer

Jamestown

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In which decade was the SPICE simulator introduced

A) 1962 B) 1972
C) 1982 D) 1992
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1972

Explanation:

SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) was introduced in May 1972 by the University of Berkeley, California.

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When did Bangladesh become an independent parliamentary democracy?

A) December, 1971 B) January, 1972
C) March, 1972 D) February, 1972
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) January, 1972

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What made standard oil a horizontal integration monopoly?

A) It owned ninety percent of US oil refineries B) It operated all across the United States
C) It controlled all aspects of oil production D) It formed a trust
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It owned ninety percent of US oil refineries

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