FREE CJBAT Grammar and Vocabulary Test 1
In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the _______ now called the International Date Line.
The International Date Line is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole. Thus, it is an imaginary circle passing through the poles.
One of Magellan’s ships explored the _________ of South America for a passage across the continent.
The passage states, "one of these ships was exploring the topography of South America." Topography refers to the physical features of the land.
Four of the ships sought a passage along a southern ______.
The passage mentions that the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America, which indicates they were looking along the coast.
The 16th century was an age of great ______ exploration.
The passage mentions that the 16th century was an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration. "Terrestrial" refers to land, making "land" the correct answer.
The Curies’ _________ collaboration helped to unlock the secrets of the atom.
The passage describes Marie and Pierre’s collaboration as "amicable," which means friendly and cooperative. Thus, "friendly" is the correct answer.
The passage was found near 50 degrees S of ________.
The passage states they found the passage near 50 degrees S latitude, which is south of the equator.
Marie had a bright mind and a ______ personality.
The passage describes Marie as having a "blithe personality," which means carefree and cheerful. "Lighthearted" is the best synonym for this context.
When she learned that she could not attend the university in Warsaw, she felt _________.
The passage states that Marie "became disgruntled" when she learned that the university in Warsaw was closed to women. "Disgruntled" means annoyed or dissatisfied.
The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according to their location on one side or the other of an imaginary geographical line 50 degrees west of Greenwich that extends in a _________ direction.
The passage refers to a "papal decree of 1493" that assigned lands based on an imaginary line at 50 degrees W longitude. Lines of longitude run north and south, making this the correct answer.
Marie _________ by leaving Poland and traveling to France to enter the Sorbonne.
The passage says Marie "defiantly left Poland" to pursue higher education at the Sorbonne. "Defiantly" implies that she was challenging the restrictions and norms of her time, hence "challenged authority" is the correct answer.
Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political ________.
The passage states that Magellan became involved in the "quagmire of political intrigue." A "quagmire" refers to a difficult or complicated situation, and "entanglement" is the best synonym for this context.