Why did feudalism develop during the Middle Ages?

The collapse of Rome left Europe without order

How did many western nations justify imperialism in the 1800s?

They had a duty to "civilize" the "savages" of the world

How did the international community respond to the Holocaust at the end of the war?

by holding war crime trials at Nuremberg

What was unfair about the tax system in pre-revolutionary France?

The lowest class paid nearly all of the taxes

How did agricultural developments such as the Enclosure movement and seed drill affect society?

People moved to cities b/c fewer were needed to work farms

John Locke believed the main purpose of government is to...

Protect the natural rights of citizens

The Enlightenment was a period that focused on…

New ideas about government and challenging divine right

What was a major characteristic of humanism during the Renaissance?

An appreciation for the basic worth of human achievement

African slaves were primarily transported to…

Sugar plantations in South America

How did the Catholic Church become so powerful during the Middle Ages?

It was a source of hope & comfort during unstable times

How did Japan respond to European and American imperialism in the 1800s?

by rapidly modernizing and expanding territory

Which of the following is a feature of capitalism?

Individuals are able to make most of the economic decisions

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

Classical Greek and Roman art and culture

Islam was successful in building an empire through a combination of

military conquest and control of trade routes

Which was a factor in both the American and French Revolutions?

Unfair representation in government

Which of the following was NOT an achievement of the Roman Empire?

translation of the Bible into regional languages

Which of the following is a major contributor to the fall of empires and dynasties?

Acquiring too much territory to effectively manage

Which of the following fostered artistic growth in the Renaissance?

The patronage of wealthy merchants such as the Medici's

The Mongols were best known for…

Creating the largest land empire

What was the primary motivation for establishing colonies around the world?

To gain control of resources and increase power

The Industrial Revolution began in England for all of the following reasons except

laws protecting workers from dangerous working conditions

Which of the following is FALSE considering the Industrial Revolution?

the right to public education for all children

The Heliocentric Theory stated that…

The earth revolved around the sun

What was an effect of the Colombian Exchange?

European diseases decimated Native American populations

Where is Mesopotamia located?

in the Fertile Crescent of the Middle East

Which of the following is an example of nationalism?

Ethnic Serbs desiring independence during the 1800s

What was a major result of the Protestant Reformation?

New Christian denominations emerged

Which of the following is a feature of communism?

shared ownership of land, materials, and profits

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1
After independence, British India split into _______(Hindu) and _________(Muslim).
India, Iraq
India, Pakistan
India, Israel
Iraq, Pakistan
2
Which two countries emerged as military powers directly after World War II?
United States and Soviet Union
Great Britain and Germany
France and Austria
China and Japan
3
Why did feudalism develop during the Middle Ages?
Barbarians wanted social order in society
The collapse of Rome left Europe without order
Samurai were needed to fight Vikings
The Romans needed a stable food supply
4
What is the subject of the cartoon shown?
Treaty of Versailles
Berlin Conference
Warsaw Pact
Yalta Conference
5
The Holocaust, Ottomans killing Armenians, & the Hutus killing Tutsis in Rwanda are examples of
nationalism
imperialism
militarism
genocide
6
Which of the following is the key feature of the Neolithic Revolution?
invention of the printing press
the use of fire
the development of agriculture
birth of democracy
7
A person's proper role/duties in relation to their emperor and family members are emphasized in
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
8
How did many western nations justify imperialism in the 1800s?
They had a duty to "civilize" the "savages" of the world
They needed to help other nations achieve self-government
They wanted to ensure human rights in all nations
They wanted to spread communism around the world
9
How did the international community respond to the Holocaust at the end of the war?
by contributing aid through the Marshall Plan
by cooperating in the Berlin Airlift
by holding war crime trials at Nuremberg
by establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
10
Which of the following is NOT an effect of the development of agriculture?
the global population increased
permanent settlements developed near river valleys
the use of stone tools
people were able to specialize in different jobs
11
What was unfair about the tax system in pre-revolutionary France?
It required wealthier individuals to pay more in taxes
Poor people were not required to pay taxes at all
The lowest class paid nearly all of the taxes
Everyone paid equal taxes regardless of income
12
Nationalism combined with militarism and rule by a single dictator best defines the concept of
fascism
nationalism
communism
capitalism
13
How did agricultural developments such as the Enclosure movement and seed drill affect society?
Crops were more subject to massive failure due to floods
More people moved to rural areas to seek agricultural jobs
The global population decreased b/c of the use of pesticides
People moved to cities b/c fewer were needed to work farms
14
John Locke believed the main purpose of government is to...
Maintain strict order in society
Serve the interest of wealthy elites
Protect the natural rights of citizens
Ensure equal distribution of wealth
15
The Enlightenment was a period that focused on…
New ideas about government and challenging divine right
Testing and observation to prove how the world works
Exploring the New World to establish colonies
Triangular trade and the creation of plantation systems
16
What was a major characteristic of humanism during the Renaissance?
An appreciation for the basic worth of human achievement
A rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
Emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
Belief in the supremacy of the state
17
African slaves were primarily transported to…
New England colonies
England
Chinese Rice Plantations
Sugar plantations in South America
18
How did the Catholic Church become so powerful during the Middle Ages?
It was a source of hope & comfort during unstable times
It staged a coup d'etat against the English king
It encouraged individual interpretation of sacred texts
It formed an alliance with the Islamic empire
19
Which leader relied on non-violence and civil disobedience to gain independence for India?
Mahatma Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
Martin Luther King Jr
Cecil Rhodes
20
How did Japan respond to European and American imperialism in the 1800s?
by adopting a command economy
by rapidly modernizing and expanding territory
by joining the Axis powers
by maintaining the Closed Door Policy
21
Which scientific theory most challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church in 16th century?
heliocentric theory
quantum theory
geocentric theory
hologram theory
22
What was the South African political style of racial segregation?
Apartheid
Partition
Fascism
Communism
23
Which of the following is a feature of capitalism?
Shared land, materials and wealth
Individuals are able to make most of the economic decisions
The government makes a majority of economic decisions
Consumers have limited/no choices of products or services
24
Which document was first in granting basic legal rights to its citizens?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
US Constitution
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
25
The ancient Israelites believed in one God, meaning they were
fascist
monotheistic
dynastic
polytheistic
26
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
Chivalry and tournaments
Classical Greek and Roman art and culture
Good health after the plague
Christian devotion
27
The Truman doctrine and NATO were United States' responses to the
threat of the Nazis in the 1930s
concern about the partition of India in 1947
fear of economic depression after WWI
communist threat after WWII
28
Which policy did Neville Chamberlain adopt in 1939 as a response to Nazi aggression?
supranationalism
brinkmanship
détente
appeasement
29
Islam was successful in building an empire through a combination of
military conquest and control of trade routes
military alliances w/Europe and war tactics from the Qu'ran
chemical weapons and use of religious artifacts
encouraging self-government and allowing free trade
30
Which was a factor in both the American and French Revolutions?
Geographical separation between ruler and subjects
Disputes over colonial territory
Unfair representation in government
An economy dependent upon slave labor
31
Which of the following was NOT an achievement of the Roman Empire?
translation of the Bible into regional languages
the Twelve Tables to protect certain rights
advanced road system throughout the empire
aqueducts to bring water across long distances
32
Which of the following is a major contributor to the fall of empires and dynasties?
Having too many forms of currency to develop trade
Lacking natural barriers to protect from invasion by others
Reliance on the civil service examination system
Acquiring too much territory to effectively manage
33
Which of the following fostered artistic growth in the Renaissance?
The patronage of wealthy merchants such as the Medici's
The capturing of many Muslim artworks
The "artistic tax" by which all salaries supported museums
The ability of the average person to afford art
34
During the Renaissance, which development contributed the most to the Protestant Reformation?
Questioning Church authority
Attention to realism and detail
Interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
Advances in mathematics and science
35
The Mongols were best known for…
Invading Afghanistan
Creating the largest land empire
Using Samurai to defend China
Defeating the Romans
36
Which classical civilization is known as the birthplace of democracy?
Rome
Egypt
Greece
China
37
What was the primary motivation for establishing colonies around the world?
To ensure basic human rights to all people worldwide
To spread religious beliefs
To gain control of resources and increase power
To share knowledge with other people
38
The Industrial Revolution began in England for all of the following reasons except
a stable government
laws protecting workers from dangerous working conditions
access to many navigable rivers
natural resources such as coal and iron
39
Which of the following is FALSE considering the Industrial Revolution?
rapid urbanization
mass production of consumer goods
the emergence of the middle class
the right to public education for all children
40
The Heliocentric Theory stated that…
The moon revolved around the sun
The earth revolved around the sun
The earth was flat
The sun revolved around the Earth
41
What was an effect of the Colombian Exchange?
Triangular trade becomes less profitable
European diseases decimated Native American populations
Europeans sought a quicker route to Asia
Coffee became the number one export of British colonies
42
All of the following increased during the Great Depression EXCEPT
business failures
imports and exports
bank closings
unemployment
43
Where is Mesopotamia located?
in the Fertile Crescent of the Middle East
along the Amazon River in South America
along the banks of the Nile River in northern Africa
near the Indus River in central Asia
44
Which of the following is an example of nationalism?
Creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the 1949
Ethnic Serbs desiring independence during the 1800s
Reagan increasing the size of the US military in the 1980s
The United States annexing Hawaii in 1898
45
What was a major result of the Protestant Reformation?
New Christian denominations emerged
The power of the pope strengthened
Religious teachers banned from universities
The Crusades were organized
46
Which group was most responsible for the spread of the plague?
Crusaders
Vikings
British soldiers
Asian traders
47
To promote his ideas, Martin Luther used...
Peasant armies
Tournaments, festivals, games
Indulgences
The printing press
48
In Sparta, a small elite group called ephors held most of the political powers. Sparta was a(n)
autocracy
republic
oligarchy
democracy
49
What were most beliefs based upon prior to the Scientific Revolution?
tested theories and observations
religious teachings
information found in universities
Google
50
Which of the following is a feature of communism?
anyone can decide what to produce and how to produce it
prices are determined by the forces of supply and demand
shared ownership of land, materials, and profits
consumers have a wide variety of options of products
51
Which empire was primarily responsible for spreading Christianity throughout Europe and beyond?
Mongol
Ottoman
Persian
Roman
52
Economic difficulties in Germany between 1923 and 1933 are linked to the restrictions of the
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
Fourteen Points.
Treaty of Versailles.
The Mandate System.
53
Luther protested the selling of indulgences. What were indulgences?
Documents that forgave people of their sins
Promotions within the Catholic Church
Andrew Jackson's Spoils System
Document that allowed priests to marry
54
The Pope crowning Charlemagne was symbolic of…
The power of kings over the Pope
The power of the Catholic Church
None of these
The unity of politics and religion
55
What was Gorbachev's economic policy that allowed some private ownership of business?
modernization
immunization
perestroika
glasnost
56
Which best describes the significance of the Silk Road?
More cultural interaction & trade between Asia and Europe
Was the terrible journey slaves took from Africa to America
It is the path all Muslims follow in the pilgrimage to Mecca
Provided physical protection from invading nomads
57
The idea that people agree to follow laws in exchange for protection is known as
separation of powers
rule of law
the social contract
federalism
58
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the function of codifying laws?
Their original purpose was to ensure entrance to heaven
Their purpose is to guarantee equality among citizens
They only applied to citizens; non-citizens were exempt
They serve to unify a society & set clear rules of behavior
59
Why are there only 70 of these little guys left?
Homicidal tendencies of Wombats
Due to extreme adorableness, people continually take them
Wombat's inability to fly like an ACTUAL bat...
Human impact on the environment
60
Which is an example of an effect the Industrial Revolution had on the global community?
Japan maintained its closed door policy throughout the 1800s
Some nations began to dominate others to control resources
Transition of goods being made at home instead of factories
Movement of people away from cities
61
Which choice illustrates the policy of containment by the US?
Marshall Plan
Korean War
Truman Doctrine
Vietnam War
62
Which of the following was a long-lasting characteristic of Indian society?
Growth of the middle class to ensure a healthy economy
The relative equality between men and women
Protection of equal rights among all classes
A rigid class system based on which family one was born into
63
Most ancient civilizations were governed by religious authorities. This form of govt is a
democracy
theocracy
republic
aristocracy
64
A poster displayed in Moscow that depicts positive scenes of communist values is an example of
censorship
militarization
propaganda
capitalism
65
Separation of powers and checks and balances was an idea created by
Montesquieu
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Voltaire
66
Why did Pope Urban II call upon knights to reclaim control of Jerusalem?
He thought Jerusalem was the location of the Holy Grail
Jerusalem was the birthplace of the Buddha
He feared the rapid spread of Islam
Jerusalem had massive oil reserves
67
What is a characteristic of the philosophy of the divine right of kings?
The king derives his authority from God
None of these
Parliament has all law-making powers
The king must submit to the authority of Pope
68
In 1923, the Weimar Republic printed so much money that it lost its value. This is an example
of recovery
of corruption
of capitalism
of hyperinflation
69
Which of the following religions were founded in India?
Judaism and Christianity
Islam and Buddhism
Islam and Hinduism
Hinduism and Buddhism
70
The Neolithic Revolution affected human interaction in which way?
humans needed to follow the migration patterns of animals
people developed beliefs about the afterlife
males were physically advantaged in hunting large game
permanent settlements required complex forms of government
71
In 1973 _______ reduced oil supplies, and raised prices, causing economic problems in the West.
OPEC
WTO
NAFTA
NATO
72
Which of these is NOT associated with Communist China?
Iron Curtain
Tienanmen Square
Cultural Revolution
Mao Zedong

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