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History Praxis Questions and Answers Latest Version 100% Pass
What was the name of the U.S. program that provided economic aid to Europe after World War II?✔✔ The Marshall Plan
Who was the famous British prime minister during World War II?✔✔ Winston Churchill
What empire was known for its road system, aqueducts, and Latin language?✔✔ The Roman Empire
What was the name of the period marked by fear of communism in the United States during the 1950s?✔✔ The Red Scare
Who discovered America in 1492 while sailing for Spain?✔✔ Christopher Columbus 1 / 3
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Which revolution in the late 18th century led to the end of monarchy in France?✔✔ The French Revolution
What U.S. civil rights leader gave the “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963?✔✔ Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was the ruler of France who declared himself emperor and conquered much of Europe in the early 1800s?✔✔ Napoleon Bonaparte
What geographic line divided North and South Korea after World War II?✔✔ The 38th parallel
What was the name of the wall that separated East and West Berlin during the Cold War?✔✔ The Berlin Wall
Which civilization is credited with creating the first writing system? 2 / 3
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✔✔ The Sumerians
Who was the U.S. president during the Cuban Missile Crisis?✔✔ John F. Kennedy
What U.S. law in 1862 allowed settlers to claim land in the West?✔✔ The Homestead Act
What was the name of the ship that sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg?✔✔ The Titanic
What series of wars were fought between Christians and Muslims for control of the Holy Land?✔✔ The Crusades
Who was the Queen of England during the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588?✔✔ Queen Elizabeth I
Which African kingdom was known for its wealth and trade in gold and salt?
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