What was a result of the Chinese civil war?

Mainland China was a united communist nation

What is the current status of Vietnam today?

Vietnam has reunited as a communist country

Europeans of the 16th century explored and expanded for all of the following reasons except

Discover a source of slave labor for Europeanmanors

Mercantilism can best be described as —

The idea that colonies should benefit themother country

The abolition of slavery in the British colonies was —

One of the liberal political reforms of the1830s

How did the United States respond to the SovietUnion stockpiling weapons in Cuba?

They blockaded Cuba with Navy ships

Which of the following facts is false about Italy and Germany in the 19th century?

Bismarck led his Italianforces into Sicily and through Italy

What is one major reason the Holocaustoccurred?

Hitler blamed German Jews for the economicdepression

What was one result of the French Revolution?

King Louis XVI was beheaded and absolutism inFrance ended

What was one similarity between John Calvin and Martin Luther?

Both participated in the Protestant Reformmovement

All of the following are examples ofindependence movements and subsequent developments except

Libya’s war for independence from France

All of the following were aspects of the Enlightenment EXCEPT —

A continuation of Papal authority

The term appeasement refers to —

Giving in to an aggressor to avoid war

The Protestant Reformation resulted in the —

Creation of new Christian churches

After World War II, Japan’s economy —

Became the dominant economy in Asia

All of the following are effects of World War I except —

Governmental powers decreased as a result oftotal war

What was done to Germany after World War II?

Germany was divided into occupation zones

The rapid demise of the Aztec and Incan Empires was caused by what?

Spanish had superior weaponry and diseases

To keep outside influence minimal, China’s trade policies included all of the following except…

Setting aside Confucian beliefs

Which was not a part of triangular trade?

Gold sent from Europe to the Americas

Which idea is most associated with John Calvin?

Fate is determined by predestination

Why did Adolf Hitler’s Nazi party receivesupport from the German people?

It promised to improve Germany’s economy

Whatwas a result of the belief that the Church was corrupted by its political power and wealth?

New religions rejecting the Pope's power were established

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1
The European economic aid program started by the US in the late 1940’s became known as the
United Nations
Marshall Plan
European Union
Truman Doctrine
2
The execution of __ marked the first time a reigning monarch faced a public trial and execution
James I
Charles II
Henry VIII
Charles I
3
Which absolute monarch westernized Russia and built a new capital on the Baltic Sea?
Philip II
Louis XIV
Frederick the Great
Peter the Great
4
Enlightenment paintings borrowed from Greece and Rome, and depicted all below except
portraits
Abstract shapes
Natural scenes
Public events
5
What was a result of the Chinese civil war?
Communists lost control of the mainland butheld Taiwan
China was taken over by the Soviet Union
Mainland China was under Nationalist control
Mainland China was a united communist nation
6
Which event inspired independence movements in Spanish colonies in the early 19^th century?
Reformation
Renaissance
American Revolution
Commercial Revolution
7
Which of these is traditionally given as a cause of World War I?
pacifism
socialism
capitalism
nationalism
8
What is the current status of Vietnam today?
Vietnam is a reunited democratic country
Vietnam is divided into North and South
Vietnam has reunited as a communist country
Vietnam is divided into East and West
9
Which aspect of Japanese society is best described by this letter?
Decline of classstructures
Importance of religious institutions
Power of the people
Weakness of the emperor
10
The scientific laws governing the motions of planets were outlined by
Johannes Kepler
Galileo
Isaac Newton
Benjamin Franklin
11
Europeans of the 16th century explored and expanded for all of the following reasons except
Find a shorter oralternate trade route to Far East Asia
Spread Christianity tonative peoples in new lands
Discover a source of slave labor for Europeanmanors
Increase economicopportunities to acquire wealth
12
Who became the leader of China during the1980’s and promoted economic growth?
Mao Zedong
Jiang Qing
Deng Xiaoping
Chiang Kai Shek
13
Mercantilism can best be described as —
The idea that colonies should benefit themother country
Idea that a colony's religion differs from mother country
The idea that a colony should beself-sufficient
The idea that a nation must equipits colonies for protection
14
All of the following motivated European countries to compete for colonial possessions except:
Desire for profit
Desire to spread Christianity
Socialism
Nationalism
15
The abolition of slavery in the British colonies was —
Enacted after an outbreak of yellow fever in1859
Mandated by theCongress of Vienna
Rejected as an attempt to ruin largelandowners in Parliament
One of the liberal political reforms of the1830s
16
What invention originated in the countrylabeled on the map?
medicine
paper
textiles
mathematics
17
How did the United States respond to the SovietUnion stockpiling weapons in Cuba?
They blockaded Cuba with Navy ships
They dropped a nuclear bomb on the USSR
They did nothing, but waited for the USSR toleave
They mediated the problem with Joseph Stalin
18
Which of the following facts is false about Italy and Germany in the 19^th century?
Bismarck led his Italianforces into Sicily and through Italy
Rome was the last province to join a unitedItaly
Germany was several states united by the Franco-Prussian War
Giuseppe Garibaldi was a key figure in Italy’sunification
19
What is one major reason the Holocaustoccurred?
Communist nations began focusing on nationalism
Hitler blamed German Jews for the economicdepression
Russia’s defeat of Germany in WWI
Hitler believed Jews were the master race
20
Which country was NOT invaded by Japan?
Korea
China
Persia
Manchuria
21
What was one result of the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI was beheaded and absolutism inFrance ended
French assisted the Americans to winindependence
French conquered Bastille, ending foreignrule in France
King Louis XVI was restored to the throne
22
What was one similarity between John Calvin and Martin Luther?
Both believed in theidea of predestination
Both argued that salvation came from baptism
Both participated in the Protestant Reformmovement
Both rejected the idea that priests had specialpowers
23
All of the following are examples ofindependence movements and subsequent developments except
Kenya’s violent struggle under the leadershipof Kenyatta
South Africa’s Black African struggle withapartheid
Libya’s war for independence from France
West Africa’s peaceful transition toindependence
24
Which factor had the most influence on theoutbreak of World War II?
Fascism in Spain
Communism in the Soviet Union
Nationalism in China
Militarism in Germany
25
All of the following were aspects of the Enlightenment EXCEPT —
Fueled democratic institutions
A continuation of Papal authority
Applied reason to thehuman condition
Stimulated religious toleration
26
The term appeasement refers to —
Disarming to show your unwillingness to fight
Standing up for one’s beliefs
Depending on allies to fight for you
Giving in to an aggressor to avoid war
27
Which African nation did Benito Mussoliniinvade in an effort to create a new Roman Empire?
Ethiopia
Congo
Kenya
Libya
28
Who discovered the human circulatory system?
Galileo Galilei
William Harvey
Isaac Newton
Johannes Kepler
29
Who was the leader of the Communists in China’scivil war?
Mao Zedong
Jomo Kenyatta
Ho Chi Minh
Mahatma Gandhi
30
The Protestant Reformation resulted in the —
Removal of the Pope ashead of the Church
Creation of new Christian churches
Combining of Europeans under one religion
Increased power of theCatholic Church
31
Which group falsely blamed European Jews forthe worldwide economic depression?
Nazis
Fascists
Communists
Imperialists
32
Which of these does NOT match a country with an area it invaded in the 1930’s?
Soviet Union – Poland
Italy – Ethiopia
Germany – Austria
Japan – Philippines
33
In 1973, Egypt and Syria surprise-attacked Israel, beginning the Yom Kippur War. Who won?
Egypt and Syria
Israel
No winner; they signed an armistice
No winner; war continues today
34
After World War II, Japan’s economy —
Became communist
Boomed because it opened to foreign tradefor the first time
Boomed because they joined the Warsaw Pact
Became the dominant economy in Asia
35
All of the following are effects of World War I except —
League of Nations was created to prevent futurewars
New nation-states were created, especially inEastern Europe
Loss of nearly an entire generation of peopleslowed progress
Governmental powers decreased as a result oftotal war
36
What event of the French revolution is described in this quotation?
Rise of Napoleon
Reign of Terror
Storming of the Bastille
Execution of Louis XVI
37
What are the two ideologies which createdconflict between the two superpowers?
Christianity and Hinduism
Protestantism and Catholicism
Utopianism and militarism
Capitalism and communism
38
What was done to Germany after World War II?
Germany was placed under direct authority ofthe UN
Germany was made a British colony
Germany’s territory was distributed to itsneighbors
Germany was divided into occupation zones
39
Which word best describes the ideas of the Enlightenment?
Secular
Economic
Religious
Traditional
40
Which of these events occurred first?
German invasion of Poland
Nagasaki bombed
Pearl Harbor attacked
Battle of Normandy
41
what empire of the 1500’s is in orange?
Mughal
Persia
England
China
42
The rapid demise of the Aztec and Incan Empires was caused by what?
Spanish offered natives as human sacrifices totheir gods
Spanish had superior weaponry and diseases
Spanish captured natives and sent them toAfrica as slaves
Natives committed ritual suicide to avoid capture
43
To keep outside influence minimal, China’s trade policies included all of the following except…
Only the government was to conduct foreigntrade
The government minimized foreign influence
Setting aside Confucian beliefs
Foreigners had to live in certain areas
44
Which was not a part of triangular trade?
Gold sent from Europe to the Americas
Rum sent from the Americas to Africa
Sugar sent from America to the Caribbean
Slaves sent from Africa to the Americas
45
After World War II, which country finallyagreed to grant independence to India?
France
Germany
Belgium
Great Britain
46
The Aswan High Dam was built in Egypt by —
Golda Meir
Gamal Abdul Nasser
Nelson Mandela
Jawaharlal Nehru
47
Which idea is most associated with John Calvin?
Fate is determined by predestination
People are equal before God
Ultimate authority comes from the Bible
Salvation depends on faith alone
48
Under the mandate system, which Middle Eastern territory was controlledby Britain?
Syria
Palestine
Lebanon
Turkey
49
Why did Adolf Hitler’s Nazi party receivesupport from the German people?
It planned to create a more democraticgovernment
It promised to improve Germany’s economy
It followed the provisions of the Treaty ofVersailles
It advocated against anti-Semitism
50
Whatwas a result of the belief that the Church was corrupted by its political power and wealth?
Beliefs encouraging religious toleration becameaccepted
New religions rejecting the Pope's power were established
Priests gave up positions of power in theircommunities
Nobles decided to abandon the beliefs ofChristianity
51
Which new state was created in the Indiansub-continent to replace East Pakistan?
Iran
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
52
Which map best portrays where Judaism and Christianity were concentrated in the 1500’s?
yellow
blue
green
red
53
What was an effect of cities having more printing presses in the late 15^thcentury?
Decline in religious intolerance
Decline in book publications
Increase in the powerof the Church
Increase in literacy rates
54
Which title best fits this list?
Causes of the Mandate System
Impacts of the worldwide depression
Causes of the worldwide depression
Impacts of World War II
55
Which of the following describes MargaretThatcher’s governmental policy?
Increased taxes on all citizens
Decrease government’s role in economy
Increased government funding of social programs
Increased government regulation of industry
56
For the United States, how were the Korean andVietnam wars similar?
US joined both wars to prevent the spread ofcommunism
US joined both wars to increase its colonialholdings
US succeeded in preventing communist takeoversin both wars
US defeated the USSR in both wars
57
All of the following are correctly matched except —
Bach - composer
Delacroix – philosopher
Voltaire – philosopher
Mozart – composer
58
The Cold War that emerged at the end of WorldWar II was between —
China and the Soviet Union
United States and China
The Soviet Union and United States
Germany and the Soviet Union
59
Which international organization provides loans to countries?
WTO
NATO
NAFTA
IMF
60
What years did World War II begin and end?
1936, 1944
1938, 1951
1945, 1951
1939, 1945
61
What was one effect of this act referred to in the quote?
Pope granted greaterauthority to the King
Influence of the Catholic Church declined
Colonies were subjectedto the authority of the Church
Practice of Protestantism was prohibited inEngland
62
The social structure of the Ottoman Empire was based on —
Islamic laws and tenets
Simple system of taxation
Strong centralgovernment
Complex system of heredity
63
Which concept grew in popularity and influence as a result of theworldwide depression?
Capitalism
Democracy
Totalitarianism
Limited government
64
Which individual was the prime minister ofGreat Britain for most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight Eisenhower
Harry Truman
65
Regional trade patterns developed by the 1500s,linking all of the following areas except
North Africa
Western Europe
Southeast Asia
South America
66
The Mughal Empire originated in the area now known as
Northern India
The Balkan Peninsula
Southern China
The Middle East
67
Which of the following countries has signed NAFTA?
Germany
Canada
Brazil
Venezuela
68
Which event occurred last?
The Papal States joined the Kingdom of Italy
Cavour became the primeminister of Sardinia
Garibaldi joined the Young Italy movement
The Red Shirts invaded the Kingdom of the TwoSicilies
69
Which set of beliefs is associated with Judaism?
Belief inreincarnation; caste system; importance of karma
Emphasis on the New Testament; belief in Jesus as savior
Emphasis on the Torah; synagogue services;dietary laws
Belief in Muhammad as the Prophet; pilgrimage to Mecca
70
What was the impact of Otto von Bismarck using realpolitik?
The Second German Empire was created
Great Britain wasindustrialized
The Second French Empire was created
The Kingdom of Italy was created
71
What is an example of glasnost, which occurredin the Soviet Union?
People allowed to openly discuss weaknesses
Productivity was increased
Government leaders struggled to battleinflation
Economic restructuring
72
The growth of secularism, individualism, and religious tolerance in Europe was triggered by the
Inquisition
Renaissance
Reformation
Indulgence
73
Which country located in East Asia had a powerless emperor?
Mughal India
Persia
China
Japan
74
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan weredesigned to —
Promote economic and political stability in Europe
End German demands for Polish territory
Prevent Iraq’s takeover of Kuwait
Restore balance of power after Napoleon’s rule
75
The trans-Saharan trade route was important to the exchange of products and the spread of
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
76
All of the following, were located in Europe in the 1500s AD, except
Russia
Songhai
Spain
Ottoman
77
Which empire was responsible for the genocideof Armenians?
Persian
Ottoman
Russian
Roman
78
Which country controlled parts of both Europe and Asia in the 1500s AD?
China
Spain
Persia
Russia
79
All are effects of European exploration through the 15^th to 18^th centuries except
Decline in economic competition between European nations
Introduction of newdiseases that devastated Native Americans
Spread of Christianityto Native Americans in the Americas
Establishment of colonies in the America, Asia, and Africa
80
The Serb-Bosnian-Croat disputes in the formerEuropean nation of ____ have deep historic causes.
Afghanistan
Palestine
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
81
What event helped to create the GreatDepression?
Failure of the League of Nations
Hitler’s rise to power
Germany’s failure to pay reparations
Stock Market Crash of 1929
82
Which empire was most negatively affected by the Age of Discovery?
Ottoman
Songhai
Mughal
Aztec
83
What was created to administer the colonies of defeated powers on atemporary basis?
League of Nations
Peace of Paris
Mandate system
Congress of Vienna
84
In the New World, the Columbian Exchange resulted in —
Increased indigenous participation in colonialgovernment
European adoption of Native American land use
Introduction of infectious diseases
Trading of products such as rum, sugar, andtobacco
85
Which leader is best described by the list?
Karl Marx
Vladimir Lenin
Mao Zedong
Joseph Stalin
86
Toussaint L’Ouverture defeated all of the following countries except
Italy
Great Britain
Spain
France
87
Select the main religion of the highlighted location on the map
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
88
How can the colonies on this continent best be described during the European Age ofDiscovery?
These colonies imitated the culture of themother country
These colonies were influenced by Dutch tradingcompanies
European trading postswere established along the coast
Slaves were acquired from here andshipped to Europe
89
Which of the following did Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII have in common?
Created the 95 Theses
Established a national church in England
Expressed dissatisfaction with the CatholicChurch
Promoted the idea ofpredestination
90
The basic tenet of the Truman Doctrine was thepolicy of —
Space exploration
Containment
Nuclear domination
Isolationism
91
What was the attack on June 6, 1944 when convoys sailed across the English Channel to Normandy?
D-Day
Battle of Nuremburg
V-E Day
Battle of the Bulge
92
One similarity between the Sepoys in India, theBoxers in China, and the Mau Mau in Kenya is
These groups depended on Western support fortheir success
These groups tried to drive Europeans out oftheir countries
These groups sought independence throughnon-violence
These groups adopted Marxist economic &political principles
93
Which philosopher believed in the right to live, be free, and own property?
The author of TheLeviathan
The author of The Communist Manifesto
John Locke
Niccolo Machiavelli
94
Due to increased religious tolerance in the Mughal Empire, what religion spread into India?
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
95
Which country most directly benefited from the mining of gold and silver in the Americas?
England
Italy
France
Spain
96
What began to occur during the collapse of communismin the Soviet Union?
Feelings of nationalism grew in Warsaw Pactcountries
Berlin Wall was constructed
Soviets increased their nuclear arsenal
Cuban Missile Crisis occurred
97
What was true of postwar Japan?
The war’s destruction led to a 20-year economicdepression
Its military was disbanded, and a democracy installed
It attempted to rebuild its empire by invadingKorea
It started a democracy which wasoverthrown by communists
98
Which of these books is identified with these?
Communist Manifesto
Wealth of Nations
On the Principles of PoliticalEconomy and Taxation
Essays on the Principles ofPopulation
99
Which religious group was most affected when the Edict of Nantes was revoked?
Catholics living in England
Protestants living in France
Puritans living in England
Jesuits living inFrance
100
How did the Soviet Union and its EasternEuropean allies respond to the formation of NATO?
Forming Warsaw Pact
Creating United Nations
Invading Czechoslovakia
Ending an uprising in Hungary
101
NATO and the Warsaw Pact represent —
division of world into monotheistic& polytheistic nations
Two competing military alliances in the ColdWar
Two differing attempts to bring peace into theworld
New economic systems for theworld’s disadvantaged
102
Which region do India and Pakistan continuallyfight over?
Bangladesh
Kashmir
Afghanistan
Mecca
103
Italian nationalists sought to —
Have the Papal States annexed to France
Unify Italy into a single country
Recreate the classical Roman Empire
Become part of Austria-Hungary
104
Decreased populations in Africa and increased warfare between African states were results of
Triangle trade
Balance of trade
Treaty of Tordesillas
Northwest Passage
105
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Monroe Doctrine of 1823?
The U.S. would supportEuropeans establishing new colonies
European nations supported the Monroe Doctrine
Europeans who imposed on western countries were U.S. threat
The U.S. said it would never interferein European affairs
106
Which form of literature was introduced to Europe during the Enlightenment?
Satire
Essay
Novel
Poem
107
What nation experienced inflation as American gold/silver increased money supply in the 1500’s?
Portugal
France
England
Spain
108
With the printing press, the Bible was translated into the following languages except
English
French
German
Greek
109
What was the long-term effect of the revolutions of 1848?
End to nationalist sentiment
Collapse of the alliance system
Lasting fear of monarchy in Europe
Increased political discontent
110
Which title is best for this list?
Impacts of the worldwide depression
Impacts of World War II
Causes of the worldwide depression
Causes of the Mandate System
111
Which individual was the supreme alliedcommander in Europe during World War II?
Harry Truman
Winston Churchill
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight Eisenhower
112
Which of the following was NOT a major event ofWorld War II?
Building of the Berlin Wall
Fall of France
D-Day
Battle of Britain
113
All of the following are part of Napoleon’s legacy except —
Established rights known as Napoleonic Code
Unsuccessful attempt to unify Europe underFrench domination
Continued growth of feelings of nationalism
Separated rights of countrymen and foreigners
114
Why were the USand the USSR reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict?
Naval supremacy in the Mediterranean
United Nation’s direct influence in maintainingpeace
Potential for global nuclear destruction
Rise of nationalism in Warsaw Pact countries
115
Who was the final president of the Soviet Unionwho also helped cause its downfall?
Joseph Stalin
Leonid Brezhev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Nikita Krushchev
116
Which item did not come from China in the1500’s?
compass
porcelain
textiles
paper
117
Which choice correctly identifies a major trade pattern of the Columbian Exchange?
Coal from Western hemisphere to Eastern hemisphere
Tobacco from Eastern hemisphere to Western hemisphere
Horses from Eastern hemisphere to Western hemisphere
Cattle from Western hemisphere to Eastern hemisphere
118
Which of these did NOT contribute to World WarII?
Fascist imperialism
Failure of League of Nations
Tariff disputes
Failure of international agreements
119
What “symbol” of the Cold War describes thedivision of Europe after World War II?
The Iron Curtain
Berlin Wall
Great Wall of China
Warsaw Pact
120
The massive flow of gold and silver from the Americas into Spain in the 1500’s led to
The breakup of Spaininto smaller kingdoms
A period of crippling inflation in Spain
A naval war with theOttoman Empire to control Atlantic trade
An alliance with the Moorish kingdom insouthern Spain
121
This route was most likely used to export —
Silver from New Spain
Tobacco from NewEngland
Furs from New France
Sugar from NewNetherland
122
By 1990, the Soviet Union was on the verge ofcollapse for all of the following reasons except
Nationalism in Warsaw Pact countries
Invasion by NATO forces
Nationalism among the Soviet republics
Economic collapse
123
During most of the Vietnam War, North Vietnamwas led by —
Kim Il Sung
Chiang Kai Shek
Ho Chi Minh
Mao Zedong
124
Which event is acknowledged to be theconfrontation which most nearly led to nuclear war?
Building of the Berlin Wall
US beginning the Marshall Plan
Cuban missile crisis
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
125
Most 16th-century trade routes giving Europe access to goods from the Ottoman Empire crossed
the Indian Ocean
the Black Sea
the Yellow Sea
the Pacific Ocean
126
What country is currently the world’s mostpopulous democratic nation?
Britain
Germany
United States
India
127
The Glorious Revolution is significant to British history because it
Kept power in the hands of the monarch
Freed political prisoners locked up in theBastille
Limited the monarch’s power by establishing aBill of Rights
Ended religious division between Catholics andProtestants
128
Russian troops withdrew from World War I because —
Great Britain became neutral
Communists overthrew the government
Submarine warfare disrupted trade
United States entered the war
129
The construction of the Suez Canal was an example of European imperialism in what region?
India
China
Japan
Africa
130
The imperialist policies followed by Japanafter World War I were based on a desire to:
Obtain resources for manufacturing
Acquire markets for its oil industry
Compete for colonies in India
Convert others to Buddhism
131
The 1936 elections in India caused tensionsbetween what two groups of people?
Muslims and Arabs
Hindus and Muslims
Muslims and Croats
Christians and Jews
132
Select the main religion of the highlighted location on the map
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
133
Vietnam was a former colony of what Europeancountry?
France
Great Britain
Spain
Portugal
134
The English Bill of Rights of 1689 clearly —
Limits royal power and absolutism in England
Promises to end further colonization efforts inthe New World
Sets up a governmental framework for theEnglish people
Allows Englishmen the freedom of speech andreligion
135
Which description most likely applies to adeveloping nation?
High literacy rate
Few people living under the poverty rate
Low access to health care
High immigration rate

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