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A primary source is an eyewitness account of an event, original document, or article created or written by people who took part in the event.
According to this definition, which is a primary source for learning about life in Africa?

  1. the Encyclopedia of African History
  2. a television series on ancient African kingdoms
  3. a novel, written in 1985, about migrations to South Africa
  4. a Ugandan woman's description of growing up in her village
  5. a high school textbook about the politics and economics of Africa

Answer(s): D



Which factor helped the Romanies survive in Europe after World War II?

  1. public acceptance
  2. government protection
  3. democratic rule
  4. defeat of communism
  5. Romany political power

Answer(s): B



Which activity is an example of competition within a group?

  1. raising money for a charity project
  2. performing in a community play
  3. becoming salesperson of the month
  4. participating in an archaeological dig
  5. visiting residents of a nursing home

Answer(s): C



The 8th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states:
"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted."
Based on this amendment, which action would be unconstitutional today?

  1. solitary confinement in prison
  2. tortures used in prisons
  3. life imprisonment
  4. mandatory blood alcohol testing
  5. treason trials in military court

Answer(s): B






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