1. CARTOONS, GRAPHS, AND VISUALS FOR PRACTICE

2. From June 2008

3. The Question Based on the information in this illustration, which statement about the society of ancient Egypt is accurate?  (1) The women had equal status to the men.  (2) The social structure was hierarchical.  (3) Social mobility was unrestricted.  (4) Soldiers outnumbered farmers.

4. The Answer:  (2) The social structure was hierarchical.

5. From June 2008

6. The Question Which statement can best be supported by the information in this table?  (1) The population of Paris increased between 1250 and 1450.  (2) The populations of Cairo and Nanking were higher in 1250 than in 1450.  (3) The population of most large cities exceeded one million people in 1450.  (4) The population of Peking increased more than the population of Canton between 1250 and 1450.

7. The Answer  (4) The population of Peking increased more than the population of Canton between 1250 and 1450.

8. From June 2008

9. The Question Which generalization is best supported by the information on this map?  (1) No trade occurred between East Africa and the Persian Gulf region.  (2) The monsoon winds influenced trade between East Africa and India.  (3) Trading states developed primarily in the interior of East Africa.  (4) Trade encouraged the spread of Islam from East Africa to Arabia.

10. The Answer  (2) The monsoon winds influenced trade between East Africa and India.

11. From June 2008

12. The Question During the Indian independence movement, the activity shown in this photograph inspired the Indian people to  (1) stop buying British goods  (2) reject Muslim rule  (3) join the Indian army  (4) expand British textile manufacturing

13. The Answer  (1) stop buying British goods

14. From June 2008

15. The Question Which conclusion can be drawn from this time line?  (1) Israel withdrew from the Camp David Accords.  (2) The Palestinian army is superior to the Israeli army.  (3) Long-lasting peace in the Middle East has been difficult to achieve.  (4) Neighboring countries have not been involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict.

16. The Answer  (3) Long-lasting peace in the Middle East has been difficult to achieve.

17. From June 2008

18. The Question Which revolution led to the development of these civilizations?  (1) Industrial  (2) Neolithic  (3) Green  (4) Commercial

19. The Answer  (2) Neolithic

20. From January 2008

21. The Question Based on the information provided in this map, which statement is accurate?  (1) The world’s largest icecap is located in northern Europe.  (2) Most mountainous climates are located on the eastern borders of the continents.  (3) The largest desert area stretches from western Africa through much of southwestern Asia.  (4) South America is connected to Antarctica by a narrow land bridge.

22. The Answer  (3) The largest desert area stretches from western Africa through much of southwestern Asia.

23. From January 2008

24. The Question Which statement about the Tang dynasty is best supported by the information on this map?  (1) It experienced conflict in coastal areas.  (2) Its boundaries extended to India.  (3) It gained territory in Tibet and Korea.  (4) It exchanged goods using overland routes.

25. The Answer  (4) It exchanged goods using overland routes.

26. From January 2008

27. The Question What inference can be drawn from the location of the church in this drawing?  (1) The mill was managed by the church.  (2) Religion played a significant role in the lives of the residents.  (3) The church controlled trade within the manor.  (4) The church played a limited role in education.

28. The Answer  (2) Religion played a significant role in the lives of the residents.

29. From January 2008

30. The Question Which concept is illustrated in this cartoon?  (1) nonalignment  (2) interdependence  (3) nationalism  (4) socialism

31. The Answer  (2) interdependence

32. From January 2008

33. The Question What is the main idea of this cartoon?  (1) Nelson Mandela has completed South Africa’s reconstruction.  (2) Although black South Africans have overcome many obstacles to achieve freedom, many struggles lie ahead.  (3) The mountains of South Africa have hindered black South African participation in national elections.  (4) The reconstruction of South Africa can only be achieved through violence, treason, and defiance.

34. The Answer  (2) Although black South Africans have overcome many obstacles to achieve freedom, many struggles lie ahead.

35. From January 2008

36. The Question The main idea of this 1990s cartoon is that Russia is  (1) deciding between a capitalist or a communist system  (2) attempting to restore military power  (3) expressing concern about how the rest of the world views its government  (4) maintaining a balance between a civilian and a military government

37. The Answer  (1) deciding between a capitalist or a communist system