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1
How did the invention of the cotton gin contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
Decreased the number of factory workers needed.
It simplified the process and increased the production.
2
Japan surrendered within days after
Germany's total surrender
an atom bomb was dropped on Nagasaki
Emperor Hirohito was dethroned
3
How did the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 contribute to German unification?
German victory increased nationalism and patriotism.
The war showed that only military force could unite Germany.
4
Why have countries such as France and China instituted language controls?
To protect their national language and heritage
To promote cultural diffusion within the language
5
What did Enlightenment philosophes believe
Individual rights should be protected.
Knowledge comes only from the Bible.
6
What event prompted the United States to finally enter World War II?
The Munich Conference
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
7
What action by the French Revolutionary Assembly deprived the poor and women of full equality?
Only "active citizens" were allowed to vote.
The aristocracy was abolished, and many were killed.
8
Why were absolute monarchies more common in Eastern Europe than in Western Europe?
The East was less developed and needed strong monarchies.
Absolute monarchs the Eastern abolished the feudal system.
The Church lost influence in Eastern Europe.
9
How did World War I assist the women's suffrage movement in the United States?
Women served valuable jobs during war efforts.
To see that allowing women to vote was a positive step.
10
An immediate effect of the Tiananmen Square incident was that
the U.S. granted China a "most favored nation" trade status
many developed nations placed sanctions against China
11
A direct effect of the Six-Days War in the Middle East was
the establishment of a Jewish homeland known as Israel
the Palestinian recognition of the State of Israel
Israel settling large tracts of land in the West Bank
12
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?
Women in North Africa wearing jeans and blazers
Children in Ecuador helping with family business
Women in India wearing native dress or saris
13
Why did the Church see the heliocentric view of the solar system as a challenge?
The Church viewed the theory as a return to pagan worship.
It means God did not put humans as center of the universe.
It was forbidden to disagree with medieval thinkers.
14
How did unification strengthen Italy as an industrial nation?
No longer worked for regional companies, but national ones.
Resources & technology were shared across the whole nation.
15
Following the 9/11 attacks, the United States entered Afghanistan in an attempt to
locate weapons of mass destruction
remove the Taliban from power
16
A common trait in the rise to power of Hitler and Mussolini was that they both
supported freedom of the press
eliminated all other political parties
17
How did conditions in Germany after World War I set the stage for Hitler's rise to power?
Germany was left wealthy, and Hitler promised reunification.
Germany was humiliated, and Hitler promised to regain pride.
18
How did imperialism contribute to the start of World War I?
Germany building an empire caused conflict with others
Violent protests in colonized nations spread to Europe
Germany's attempts to defend new nations sparked conflict
19
How did gas warfare change the face of combat during World War I?
It replaced the use of air raids.
Soldiers had to wear special masks to protect themselves.
20
How were Joseph II's policies similar to those of constitutional monarchies in England?
He increased rights & freedoms, like freedom of speech.
He held the ultimate power
He claimed to have received his power from God
21
Who wrote
The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy
and discovered the force of gravity
Tycho Brahe
Nicholas Copernicus
Isaac Newton
René Descartes
22
What role did religion play in absolute and constitutional monarchies?
Absolute = divine right, constitutional =religious freedom.
Constitutional were Catholic, absolute had many religions.
23
Why did many Italians support Mussolini during the Great Depression?
He granted religious toleration for non-Catholics.
He lowered unemployment and improved the national economy.
24
What were the primary reasons the U.S. agreed to support the Israeli cause?
The U.S. feared the reaction of Arab-Americans.
The U.S. feared it would incite terrorism in the region.
The U.S. feared Soviet influence in Arab states.
25
How might Eastern Europe have been characterized in the late 1980s to early 1990s?
It was characterized by stability, peace, and respect.
It was turbulent, with protests, and significant changes.
26
How did Nelson Mandela influence democratic reforms in South Africa?
He led the African National Congress in protest of apartheid
He restricted political rights to the white minority.
27
How did the one-child policy result in large numbers of undocumented Chinese?
Parents protested the policy by refusing to document
Many hid children they had, causing them to be undocumented.
28
What aided Arab rebels in 2012 that was unavailable in previous decades?
Public access to social media
Air support from NATO
29
How is the lasting negative impact of imperialism most evident in the 21st century?
Many former colonies refuse to industrialize.
Leaders in formerly colonized nations embrace democracy.
Borders imperialist nations created led to modern tensions.
30
When the U.S. joined World War II, where did the Allies initially focus their military efforts?
On Nazi forces in Europe
On Italian forces in North Africa
31
Which was not a short-term effect of the U.S. decision to drop atomic bombs over Japan?
Radiation sickness due the effects of the bomb
Black rain coming from the sky
Japanese citizens experiencing flash burns to the skin
The acceptance of the Three Non-Nuclear Principles
32
How did advancements in the steam engine affect industrialization?
By decreasing the production time for textiles
By eliminating the need for a water source to power mills
33
How did other European nations respond to German imperialism and militarism before World War I?
Built up their supply of arms & agreed to support each other
They focused on their own nations and rejected others.
They ignored Germany in an effort to avoid war.
34
A long-term goal of Mahatma Gandhi was to
keep political & economic ties to Great Britain as a colony
drive out the British & unite the Indian sub-continent
35
Why were Creoles in Latin America motivated to revolt against Spain and Portugal?
They were at the very bottom of the social class system.
Even though they were citizens, they had no power.
36
Which scientist transformed modern physics by developing the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
Marie Curie
37
During the Cold War, U.S.-aligned countries supported capitalism, & Soviet countries supported
communism
democracy
38
Terrorist attacks by extremist groups have occurred
in few countries limited to North America
in multiple countries all over the world
39
Why did Germany strongly oppose the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
The terms outlined severe economic consequences for Germany.
Objection because the U.S. would not ratify the treaty.
40
What did the Nuremberg Laws illustrate about the Nazi view of the Jewish people?
Nazis said immigration of Jews would solve their challenges.
Nazis believed they should avoid Jewish people at all cost.
Nazis blamed Jews for social, political & economic problems
41
What was the primary reason why Jews were targeted during the Holocaust?
Germans were jealous of thriving Jewish businesses.
There was history of anti-Semitism in Europe.
42
How did the French Revolution affect independence movements in Latin America?
French rebels fled to Latin America for independence.
Latins were inspired by French ideals to fight for freedom.
43
Supporters of Gandhi would most likely agree
with seeking revenge on British imperialists
imperialistic relationships are beneficial to all
hat India needed to gain its independence from British rule
44
In what way did Descartes' philosophy of science challenge medieval views
Descartes believed in doubt. Medieval believed in faith.
Descartes believed faith. Medieval rejected the Bible.
