PRACTICING SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS Study the passage below and answer the question that follows.

A map titled Early Spread of Buddhism. It shows that Buddhism spread from Bodh Gaya in eastern India through central and southern India to Ceylon (Sri Lanka), a distance of about 750 miles. It spread north into China and west into Central Asia. Buddhism also spread into Southeast Asia, as far as Sumatra and Borneo, over 1,500 miles from Bodh Gaya.

About how far did early Buddhist missionaries have to travel to reach Ceylon?

a.

about 250 miles

c.

about 750 miles

b.

about 500 miles

d.

about 1000 miles

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A

B

C

D

What role does the four noble truths play in Buddhism.

One element of lyrical poetry is personal reflection. which line is n this poem most clearly illustrate that element

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.

The wind skittered playfully along the pathway, drawing leaves and bits of flowers along with it. which word gives the passage a cheerful mood?