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Question 1

Typically, the sponsoring monarchy took _________________ of a privateer's plunder.

A) one-fifth
B) one-half
C) one-third
D) one-fourth
E) none

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true of Egyptian art?

A) It was largely individually expressive, illustrated by many identifiable artists.
B) It was primarily functional and not intended to add beauty.
C) It was highly stylized.
D) It followed strict formulas governing form and presentation.
E) It often glorified the pharaohs.

Question 3

The French settlement at Fort Caroline was eliminated by

A) Jacques Cartier.
B) Francisco Vazquez de Coronado.
C) Hernando de Soto.
D) Pedro Menndez de Avils.
E) Juan Ponce de Len.

Question 4

The Egyptian pyramids were

A) built during the period of the New Kingdom.
B) part of a large spiritual complex near Alexandria.
C) conceived and built as tombs for a city of the dead.
D) all dedicated to the god Aten.
E) the final resting places of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom.

Question 5

The Northwest Passage sought by many explorers was a direct route to

A) the Far East.
B) the North Pole.
C) South America.
D) the European continent.
E) the Atlantic Ocean.