The Highest Rate of Narcotics Addiction in the United States

question 37

Multiple Choice

The highest rate of narcotics addiction in the United States was at the turn of the _____ century, when about 1% of the population was addicted to a narcotic drug.

• A) ​18th
• B) ​19th
• C) ​20th
• D) ​15th

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Definitions:

Akhenaton

An ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty who is noted for abandoning traditional Egyptian polytheism and introducing worship centered around Aten.

Aton

The sun disk or deity in ancient Egyptian religion, representing a monotheistic form of worship under Pharaoh Akhenaten.

Osiris

An ancient Egyptian god associated with the afterlife, resurrection, and agriculture, often depicted as a mummified ruler.

Civilization

An advanced stage of human social development and organization that is marked by complex political, economic, and cultural institutions.