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RAMBARD World History Semester 2
RAMBARD World History Semester 2
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Just a short quiz on world history before finals
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1
Montesquieu states that power to rule should be split among different branches of government
Secularism
Enlightened monarchs
Liberty
Separation of Powers
2
All of the following played a vital role in causing the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT
Invention of the steam engine
Improvements in agriculture
improvements in transportation
Development of Communism
3
I want to completely change the system of government
Liberal
Radical
Conservative
4
American government reflects enlightenment thinking in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
Peoples right to free speech is protected by government
The powers of government are separated into branches
Government officials must obey religious leaders
Authority to rule comes from the people
5
How did Machiavelli's ideas impact the style of governmental leadership?
Rulers should seek to inspire love, not fear
Rulers should use whatever means to accomplish a goal
Rulers should be moral role models
Rulers should always uphold the law
6
Before the scientific revolution, how did most people understand the natural world?
By the scientific method
By relying on initial observation and ancient texts
By studying the work of modern scientists
By performing experiments
7
All of the following are characteristics of the Renaissance EXCEPT...
Rebirth of Greek and Roman culture
It started in England
Encouraged individual human achievement
It has a secular focus
8
Which policy is most directly associated with the term "sphere of influence"?
Nationalism
Imperialism
Militarism
Secularism
9
How many estates were there in France?
4
1
3
2
10
What kind of map is this?
Thematic
Political
Physical
11
What economic system has the government redistribute wealth based on need?
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
12
What helped bring about the Enlightenment?
Neolithic Revolution
Industrial Revolution
French Revolution
Scientific Revolution
13
Why was Martin Luther dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church?
The Catholic Church failed to cure illnesses
The Catholic Church was more powerful than European kings
The Catholic Church lacked structure
The Catholic Church continued to sell indulgences
14
What was the MAIN source of conflict between Hindus and Muslims in colonial India?
They interpreted the Qu'ran differently
Muslims worshiped many gods and Hindus did not
Both groups competed for power
Hindus accepted British rule, Muslims did not
15
What is the policy of conquering and controlling other countries to build an empire called?
Industrialization
Communism
Exploration
Imperialism
16
Which of the following were characteristics of absolute rulers?
They created democratic institutions like parliament
They allowed freedom of speech
The are elected by citizens
Theu use absolute force to crush opponents
17
A new intellectual movement that stressed reason and thought is...?
Enlightenment
Today's Generation
Reformation
Exploration
18
All of the following Enlightenment ideals caused the French Revolution EXCEPT:
Absolutism
Equality
Democracy
Liberty
19
Which of the following is an example of Gandhi's civil disobedience?
Use of personal insult
Protesters accepting their punishment
Lying to save someone's life
Using violence
20
Why was Martin Luther dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church?
The Catholic Church continued to sell indulgences
The Catholic Church lacked structure
The Catholic Church was more powerful than European kings
The Catholic Church failed to cure illnesses
21
Which of the following explains why nationalist movements began in Latin America Africa& Asia??
to establish European colonies
to overthrow European colonial rule
to spread Christianity
to maintain good relations with Europe
22
Totalitarianism is all of the following EXCEPT:
freedom of speech and press
one political party system
strong military
dictatorship
23
All of the following are reasons why nations adopted policies of imperialism EXCEPT:
Colonies provided natural resources and new markets
It would increase the power and prestige of the nation
Smaller nations often asked for protection from big nations
Social Darwinsim encouraged naitons to spread cultures
24
What period of history is most closely associated with the idea of natural rights?
Middle Ages
Imperialism
World War I
Enlightenment
25
All of the following were the results of the invention of the printing press EXCEPT?
books such as the Bible were more readily available
The church expeienced an increase in power and influence
a higer rate of literacy developed in Europe
A more rapid spread of ideas occurred
26
All of the following are reasons why nations adopted policies of imperialism EXCEPT:
It would increase the power and prestige of the nation
Smaller nations often asked for protection from big nations
Social Darwinsim encouraged naitons to spread cultures
Colonies provided natural resources and new markets
27
"I disagree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it"
Checks and Balances
Freedom of Speech
Federalism
Separation of Powers
28
What is propoganda?
Spreading truth in an effort to bring peace
ideas fact spread to further one's cause or to damage other
Idea that European nations are genetically superior to other
29
What economic system has individuals own and control property?
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
30
Before WW1 the counties of Europe did all of the following EXCEPT:
Tried to expand their empires
Entereed into alliances with each other
Created the League of Nations to try to prevent warfare
Spent large amounts of money building up their militaries
31
I will pass all my semester 2 exams
False
True
32
What concept states that power to rule should be split among different branches of government?
Separation of Powers
Enlightened monarchs
Liberty
Secularism
33
The rise of fascism in Euopre between WW1 and WW2 is often associated with:
the appeal of nonviolence
the promotion of ethnic diversity
the establishment of a strong parliamentary system
the impact of a global depression
34
What time period began this type of painting?
European Renaissance
Ancient Mesopotamia
Scientific Revolution
Early Middle Ages
35
What kind of map is this?
Political
Physical
Thematic
36
Which of the following best reflects Martin Luther's interpretation of the bible?
Salvation was based on faith alone
Salvation was based on good works on earth
Once could buy salvation with contributions to the church
it was not the Word of God
37
What was a major goal to both the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China?
End religious war
To restore democracy
Remove foreign influence
Restore a king to power
38
I want to keep the system of government as is
Liberal
Radical
Conservative
39
Film footage taken at the liberation of a Nazi concentration camp is a primary source document
False
True
40
Why did the Catholic Church reject many of the ideas of the scientists of the Age of Reason?
The scientists were support by kings who hated the church
The scientists proved the geocentric theory is true
Most scientists like Galileo were Protestant
Many of their theories challenged the church
41
In Russia, Vladamir Lenin was most influenced by which philosophy:
Buddhism
Humanism
Communism
Captialism
42
What kind of map is this?
Both Thematic and Political
Thematic
Physical
Political
43
What economic system has groups of people share property and resources equally?
Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
44
The Treaty of Versailles accomplished all of the following EXCEPT:
decreased possibility of a future war
Create new borders in Europe
Punish Germany
Create the League of Nations
45
I want to reform the system of government
Radical
Liberal
Conservative
46
What was the main reason why Britain began to sell Opium to China?
For use in the healthcare system
For reducing unemployment
Because of the positive effects of drugs
To improve trade with Britain
47
Which of the following resulted from the Treaty of Nanjing?
China was free from slavery
Japan took control of China
China's trade in government became influenced by the British
The Civil War ended
48
I want to completely change the system of government
Liberal
Conservative
Radical
49
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Industrial Revolution
It helped preserve the traditional role of women
It encouraged the shrinking of the middle class
It started in the U.S. and spread to Europe and elsewhere
The shift from producing man-made goods to machine goods
50
Which woman wrote Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792?
Montesquieu
Du Châtelet
Wollstonecraft
Locke
51
Society is based on an agreement between government and the governed - Rousseau
Democracy
Imperialism
Monarchy
Social contract
52
Which of the following BEST explains the historical significance of the Sepoy Rebellion?
Indians gained independence as a result
It lead to the downfall of the Chinese government
It lead to direct control of India by Britain
Gandhi began his protest
