World History II SOL Maps

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After Indian independence, the darker shaded country became known as--

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Sri Lanka

Answer explanation

This island country was once known as "Ceylon." It's known for growing and exporting tea. Inhabitants practice Hinduism and Buddhism.

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The "mother country" of these two colonies was:

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Spain

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This trade route most likely exported

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silver from New Spain

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The economic system most associated with this time period and the acquisition of precious metals from colonies is____.

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mercantilism

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This map represents the divisions of Europe--

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during the Cold War

Answer explanation

Maps of Europe often provide clues of "when" by the configurations of Germany.

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The cities indicated on this map are sacred to followers of which religion? Options: Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam

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Islam

Answer explanation

Many characteristics of Islam begin with the letter "M." How many can you think of?

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The Monroe Doctrine protected which region from European interference?

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the Americas

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Which country invaded the darker-shaded area of this map in the 1930s?

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Japan

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Which statement best describes the region indicated on this map? Options: It housed a British protectorate that was returned to Chinese control. It was a refuge for nationalists after a civil war in China. It housed a monastery for a powerful sect of Chinese monks. It was acquired from Japan after the Chinese-Japanese Wars.

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It was a refuge for nationalists after a civil war in China.

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The Twentieth Century leader associated with this region is: Chiang Kai Shek, Mao Zedong, Ho Chi Minh, Deng Xiaoping

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Chiang Kai Shek