What is a major achievement associated with the Shang dynasty?
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A major achievement associated with the Shang dynasty is the development and use of written language in the form of oracle bone script. This early form of writing involved inscribing characters on animal bones and turtle shells, which were then used for divination purposes. The discovery and decipherment of these oracle bones have provided invaluable insight into the culture, history, and beliefs of the Shang dynasty.
What is a major achievement associated with the Shang dynasty?
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the development of a writing system
the development of a writing system
the construction of the Great Wall
the construction of the Great Wall
the invention of paper
the invention of paper
the technique of rice farming
The development of a writing system is a major achievement associated with the Shang dynasty.
Which statements accurately describe the Silk Road? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
It was created to help protect China from invaders.
It was created to help protect China from invaders.
It was used mainly for trade.
It was used mainly for trade.
It was similar to the Great Wall in both distance and direction.
It was similar to the Great Wall in both distance and direction.
Its route passed through two bodies of water and the Himalaya Mountains.
Its route passed through two bodies of water and the Himalaya Mountains.
It contributed to the spread of Buddhism in ancient China.
The two correct answers are:
- It was used mainly for trade.
- It contributed to the spread of Buddhism in ancient China.
Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point)
Systems of
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contributed to the economic development of early Japanese civilizations.
Systems of trade and agriculture contributed to the economic development of early Japanese civilizations.
Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point)
Systems of
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contributed to the economic development of early Japanese civilizations.
hunting or gathering
biddhism
rice farming
civil service
Systems of rice farming contributed to the economic development of early Japanese civilizations.
Author’s Purpose Quick Check
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Which point of view do most authors use when writing informational text?(1 point)
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subjective
subjective
personal
personal
connotative
connotative
objective
objective
Authors most commonly use the objective point of view when writing informational text.
An author of argumentative essays writes for which purpose?(1 point)
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to encourage
to encourage
to persuade
to persuade
to excite
to excite
to infer
An author of argumentative essays writes for the purpose of persuading.
What can help a reader determine how an author feels about a subject? (1 point)
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compare and contrast structure
compare and contrast structure
signal words
signal words
connotations
connotations
cause and effect structure
Connotations can help a reader determine how an author feels about a subject.
Drag and drop the words into the correct location.
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Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Authors who write to persuade want to make their reader Response area.
Authors who write to persuade want to make their reader agree with their viewpoint or be swayed by their arguments.
Identify the numeric order of these mixed numbers from largest to smallest: 236, 413, 134, 145.(2 points)
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The correct order from largest to smallest for the given mixed numbers is as follows:
413, 236, 145, 134.
Identify the numeric order of these mixed numbers from largest to smallest: 2 3/6, 4 1/3, 1 3/4, 1 4/5.(2 points)
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The correct order from largest to smallest for the given mixed numbers is as follows:
4 1/3, 1 4/5, 1 3/4, 2 3/6.
Identify the numeric order of these fractions and mixed numbers from largest to smallest: 112, 14, 134, 56.(2 points)
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The correct order from largest to smallest for the given fractions and mixed numbers is as follows:
112, 56, 134, 14.
Identify the numeric order of these fractions and mixed numbers from largest to smallest: 1 1/2, 1/4, 1 3/4, 5/6.(2 points)
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The correct order from largest to smallest for the given fractions and mixed numbers is as follows:
1 3/4, 1 1/2, 5/6, 1/4.
Identify the ascending numerical order of these decimals: 0.50, 0.20, 0.375, 0.60, 0.85.(2 points)
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The ascending numerical order of the given decimals is as follows:
0.20, 0.375, 0.50, 0.60, 0.85.
Identify the ascending numerical order of these fractions: 310, 38, 25, 14, 36.(2 points)
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The ascending numerical order of the given fractions is as follows:
1/4, 2/5, 3/8, 3/10, 3/6.
Identify the ascending numerical order of these fractions and decimals: 79, 23, 0.8, 0.857, 0.833.(2 points)
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The ascending numerical order of the given fractions and decimals is as follows:
0.8, 0.833, 0.857, 23, 79.
Identify the numeric order of these fractions and mixed numbers from smallest to largest: 136, 235, 79, 178.(1 point)
Responses
79, 136, 178, 235
Start Fraction 7 over 9 End Fraction , 1 Start Fraction 3 over 6 End Fraction , 1 Start Fraction 7 over 8 End Fraction , 2 Start Fraction 3 over 5 End Fraction
235, 178, 136, 79
2 Start Fraction 3 over 5 End Fraction , 1 Start Fraction 7 over 8 End Fraction , 1 Start Fraction 3 over 6 End Fraction , Start Fraction 7 over 9 End Fraction
79, 106, 1618, 135
Start Fraction 7 over 9 End Fraction , Start Fraction 10 over 6 End Fraction , Start Fraction 16 over 18 End Fraction , Start Fraction 13 over 5 End Fraction
1315, 158, 96, 79
The numeric order of the given fractions and mixed numbers from smallest to largest is:
79, 136, 178, 235.
Identify the numeric order of these fractions from smallest to largest: 36, 16, 56, 26.(1 point)
Responses
3036, 1836, 1236, 636
Start Fraction 30 over 36 End Fraction , Start Fraction 18 over 36 End Fraction , Start Fraction 12 over 36 End Fraction , Start Fraction 6 over 36 End Fraction
1836, 56, 636, 26
Start Fraction 18 over 36 End Fraction , Start Fraction 5 over 6 End Fraction , Start Fraction 6 over 36 End Fraction , Start Fraction 2 over 6 End Fraction
36, 26, 16, 56
Start Fraction 3 over 6 End Fraction , Start Fraction 2 over 6 End Fraction , Start Fraction 1 over 6 End Fraction , Start Fraction 5 over 6 End Fraction
16, 26, 36, 56
The numeric order of the given fractions from smallest to largest is:
16, 26, 36, 56.
Identify the numeric order of these fractions and mixed numbers from smallest to largest: 46, 256, 212, 234.(1 point)
Responses
25, 411, 617, 46
Start Fraction 2 over 5 End Fraction , Start Fraction 4 over 11 End Fraction , Start Fraction 6 over 17 End Fraction , Start Fraction 4 over 6 End Fraction
256, 234, 212, 46
2 Start Fraction 5 over 6 End Fraction , 2 Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction , 2 Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction , Start Fraction 4 over 6 End Fraction
46, 212, 234, 256
Start Fraction 4 over 6 End Fraction , 2 Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction , 2 Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction , 2 Start Fraction 5 over 6 End Fraction
52, 114, 176, 46
The numeric order of the given fractions and mixed numbers from smallest to largest is:
46, 212, 234, 256.
Identify the descending numerical order of these fractions and decimals: 0.733, 0.923, 125, 1720, 1518.(1 point)
Responses
0.733, 125, 1518, 1720, 0.923
0.733, 1 Start Fraction 2 over 5 End Fraction , Start Fraction 15 over 18 End Fraction , Start Fraction 17 over 20 End Fraction , 0.923
125, 0.923, 1720, 1518, 0.733
1 Start Fraction 2 over 5 End Fraction , 0.923, Start Fraction 17 over 20 End Fraction , Start Fraction 15 over 18 End Fraction , 0.733
125, 1518, 1720, 0.733, 0.923
1 Start Fraction 2 over 5 End Fraction , Start Fraction 15 over 18 End Fraction , Start Fraction 17 over 20 End Fraction , 0.733, 0.923
0.85, 1.4, 0.833, 0.733, 0.923
The descending numerical order of the given fractions and decimals is:
1720, 1518, 125, 0.923, 0.733.
Why do businesses seek an equilibrium price?
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Responses
It ensures that competitors cannot offer lower prices.
It ensures that competitors cannot offer lower prices.
It attracts the largest possible number of consumers to the business.
It attracts the largest possible number of consumers to the business.
It provides the highest possible prices that consumers will pay for each product.
It provides the highest possible prices that consumers will pay for each product.
It prevents shortages and surpluses by producing the right number of goods for the right price.
The correct response is:
It prevents shortages and surpluses by producing the right number of goods for the right price.
What is a reason that market prices are not always the same as equilibrium prices?
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Market prices are often set by buyers rather than by sellers.
Market prices are often set by buyers rather than by sellers.
Supply and demand are not well-understood by business owners.
Supply and demand are not well-understood by business owners.
The equilibrium is not always the most profitable price point.
The equilibrium is not always the most profitable price point.
It is not always practical for businesses to change their prices on a daily basis in order to reflect the equilibrium price.
The correct response is:
It is not always practical for businesses to change their prices on a daily basis in order to reflect the equilibrium price.
How do markets keep producers from increasing prices?
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Responses
Higher prices cause demand shifts.
Higher prices cause demand shifts.
Higher prices cause supply shifts.
Higher prices cause supply shifts.
Higher prices decrease quantity sold.
Higher prices decrease quantity sold.
Higher prices decrease consumer demand.
The correct response is:
Higher prices cause supply shifts.