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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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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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Phoenicians competed with Minoans for control of

Answer

Phoenicians competed with Minoans for control of trading over Mediterranean region. Minoans were the society lived for 500 years in 2000 - 1500 BC. Whereas Phoenicians were the civilization lived across mediterranean region.

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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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The first colony established by the English in north America was

Answer

Jamestown

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Which civil rights leader made the term black power popular?

A) Stokely Carmichael B) Willie Ricks
C) Martin Luthor King D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Stokely Carmichael

Explanation:

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Stokely Carmichael, a civil rights leader, used the term 'Black Power' to promote solidarity among African-Americans.

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The new jersey plan called for

A) the abolition of slavery. B) a strong president.
C) abandoning the Articles of Confederation. D) equal representation for all states in the Congress.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) equal representation for all states in the Congress.

Explanation:

The New Jersey Plan was one option as to how the United States would be governed.

 

The Plan called for each state to have one vote in Congress instead of the number of votes being based on population. Hence, it is called as a small state plan also.

 

It was introduced to the Constitutional Convention by William Paterson. So, it is also called as the Paterson plan.

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What was a major contribution of John Muir?

Answer

John Muir encouraged the establishment of various parks in the United States' National Park System, including the Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks.

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