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Which Chinese dynasty is noted for expanding the Silk Road during its rule?

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What was one of the primary trade goods from the West to the East along the Silk Road?

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What invention in China greatly affected trade along the Silk Road?

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Which fortified city served as a significant trading post along the Silk Road?

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What was a main purpose of the Silk Road besides trading goods?

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Which Mesoamerican civilization is known for creating a complex calendar system, including the Tzolk'in?

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What architectural feature is commonly associated with the Olmec civilization?

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Which ancient city is considered the cradle of the Maya civilization?

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In which region did the Chavín civilization, known for its intricate art and architecture, primarily develop?

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Which Mesoamerican civilization is best known for their military conquests and the practice of human sacrifice?

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Which group is thought to have been the predecessors of the Aztecs?

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What agricultural innovation did the Maya develop to adapt to their environment?

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Which of the following civilizations is known for the extensive use of jade in their artifacts?

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Which Spanish conquistador is responsible for the fall of the Aztec Empire?

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Which event is often cited as the closest the world came to nuclear war during the Cold War?

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Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the majority of the Cold War?

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Which policy aimed at reducing tensions and improving relations between the United States and the Soviet Union?

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What was the primary objective of the Marshall Plan?

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Which military alliance was formed in response to NATO?

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What was the name of the doctrine that stated the U.S. would provide military and economic assistance to nations resisting communism?

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