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What is the primary purpose of social studies at the level of higher education?
To integrate several disciplines into a coherent field of subject areas
When was the term 'social studies' first coined?
Around the turn of the twentieth century
What fields are included in the integrated study of social studies?
Humanities, arts, history, economics, geography, and political science
What does social studies aim to train students for?
Informed, responsible participation in a diverse democratic society
What is one of the purposes of the term 'social studies'?
To serve as a catch-all for various subjects
At what age did Alexander the Great succeed his father to the throne?
20
Where did Alexander the Great conduct a lengthy military campaign?
Western Asia and Egypt
What was the extent of Alexander the Great's empire by the age of 30?
Greece to India
Who tutored Alexander the Great until the age of 16?
Aristotle
Which city was destroyed in battle by Alexander the Great?
Thebes
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