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1
What contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire in India?
all answer choices
unfair treatment of other religions
large scale spending on architecture and wars
heavy taxes imposed on citizens
2
What was the first monotheistic religion?
Christianity
Shintoism
Islam
Judaism
3
What event brought the breakup of the Ottoman Empire?
sided with the Central powers in WWI and lost
used former soldiers in government positions
It ruled other territories strictly
sided with the Allied powers in WWI and lost
4
Which of the following are forces that motivated European imperialism in Africa?
belief in the superiority of Europeans
demand for raw materials
all answer choices
desire to spread christianity
5
What impact did the Amritsar Massacre have on the Indian Independence movement?
leaders began a non-cooperation movement
all answer choices
loyal Indians turned on the British
it brought Worldwide attention to the Independence movement
6
All of the following contributed to the success of the Communists in China EXCEPT which?
dynamic leadership
dedicated followers
peasant support
U.S. Support
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What does the term "partition" mean?
to control
to strike
to divide
To keep together
8
What impact did China's belief that it was the "Middle Kingdom" have on the country?
exploration/discovery by the Chinese increased
China sent Buddhist missionaries to the New World
lack of trade with European nations
eliminated strict trade rituals
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What contributed to the Ottomans military success at the height of its empire?
determined leadership and smart strategy
artillery such as cannons
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well trained and fearless military troops
10
Which of the following represents Gandhi's ideas of civil disobedience?
encouraging protesters to strike back if attacked
taking a political official hostage
bombing a government office building
refusing to pay taxes
11
What advancements in technology/knowledge are the Maya known for?
all answer choices
advanced astronomy
pyramids of Chichen-Itza
solar calendar
12
What is the main belief in the African traditional religion of Animism?
Story tellers are sacred people who keep history
there is only one God
people are organized into family groups and clans
spirit are in nature and have a role in daily life
13
How did the Cold War impact the civil war in China?
It helped develop a lasting peace between the two sides
It made the U.S. set up diplomatic relations with China
It had no impact on the civil war
the U.S. and U.S.S.R supported opposing sides with aid
14
What do the world's three monotheistic religions have in common?
All began in Middle East
All believe in prophets
all answer choices
Jerusalem an important city
15
What does the term patrilineal mean?
children trace ancestors through mother
children trace ancestors through father
females inherit the wealth of the family
women have all the authority
16
What contributed to the failure of the Great Leap Forward in China?
production goals were set too low
none of the answer choices
peasants were forced to leave communes for private farms
poor planning, unrealistic expectations, lack of incentive
17
All of the following were goals of Communist leader Mao Zedong EXCEPT which?
starting a revolution supported by peasants
drive Japan out of Chinese territory
overthrow Chinese Nationalists
create a democratic government with a capitalist economy
18
Which describes characteristics of tribalism in traditional African society?
lack of respect for elders
shared language and customs
Centralized state authority
Individualism