Which of the following is characteristic of 18c economic change?

the increase in both population and food supply

All of the following are true of 18c British mercantilism EXCEPT?

encouragement of local manufacturing in her colonies

The Schmalkaldic War was begun by?

Charles V to restore Catholicism to the Holy Roman Empire

All of the following were causes of the Scientific Revolution EXCEPT?

the active support of the papacy

The Committee of Public Safety was established to?

combat the dual threat of domestic and foreign trouble

Which of the following is not considered a cause of the Protestant Reformation?

the reform decrees of the Council of Trent

The primary reason for Bolshevik success in taking over the government in November, 1917 was?

inability of Provisional Government to solve the problems

The guiding force behind Cardinal Richelieu's domestic policies was?

the subordination of all groups to the monarchy

Lenin had to adapt pure Marxist ideology to the situation in Russia because?

Marx said little about peasants' revolutionary potential

On the eve of the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914, William II of Germany?

attempted to engage Nicholas II in a diplomatic dislogue

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance?

strong anti-Christian sentiment

In what ways was political life in the Netherlands unique in Europe in the 17c and 18c?

a republic with a decentralized government

Peter the Great's "Europeanization" of Russia consisted primarily of?

importing Western technocrats and technology to his country

The Decembrist Revolt of 1825?

first rebellion in modern Russian with political aims

The remark attributed to Henry IV, that Paris is worth a Mass, means that he?

put political necessities above personal beliefs

Bismarck's Kulturkampf represented an effort to?

weaken the influence of the Catholic Church in Germany

The chief purpose of the Congress of Vienna was to?

restore the Old Regime as far as possible

Which of the following is the BEST reason for the beginnings of late 19c imperialism?

the global competition of European nations

Northern humanists differed from their Italian predecessors?

their focus on the textual reexamination of the Bible

The unification of Italy was primarily due to?

the success of Cavour and Garibaldi

Generally, the revolutions of 1848 resulted in?

the end of the age of romantic revolution

The Spanish Civil War became an international issue because?

Italy and Germany sent troops and arms to fascists in Spain

Which of the following was the key aim of the British Corn Laws in the early 1800s?

to protect the interests of grain producers

Stalin's policy in postwar Russia is best characterized as?

rapid industrialization and agricultural collectivism

A unique feature of the "new imperialism" was the?

establishment of direct political control over colonies

The "blank check" that Kaiser William gave Austria on July 5, 1914?

provided clear assurance of German military support

The New Poor Law did which of the following?

established unpleasant workhouses

The Peace of Augsburg?

Each ruler in HRE could choose their own religion

The overall practical purpose of the court of Versailles was to?

exclude the high nobility and royal princes from real power

The primary goal of Bismarck's foreign policy was?

maintain the diplomatic isolation of France

The Diet of Worms was?

an Imperial Council that ordered Martin Luther to recant

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1
Which of the following is characteristic of 18c economic change?
decreased world trade
the decline of the factory style of textile production
the creation of more common lands
the increase in both population and food supply
2
All of the following are true of 18c British mercantilism EXCEPT?
items imported into colonies be shipped through Britain 1st
encouragement of staple-crop production in America
prohibition on the importation of non-British sources
encouragement of local manufacturing in her colonies
3
In the 18c, Europe's largest city was?
Paris
Amsterdam
London
Rome
4
The Schmalkaldic War was begun by?
Henry IV of France to suppress the Huguenots
Philip II of Spain to subdue the Netherlands
the Hapsburg to extend their empire
Charles V to restore Catholicism to the Holy Roman Empire
5
All of the following were causes of the Scientific Revolution EXCEPT?
the active support of the papacy
the contributions of medieval universities
improvements in scientific instruments
the recovery of classical scholarship during the Renaissance
6
Adam Smith's economic theory advocated?
controlled money supply
rotation of fields
governments avoid regulation
government intervention
7
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen guaranteed?
no new taxes
universal manhood suffrage
security of property
abolition of the monarchy
8
All of the following were contributory causes of World War I EXCEPT?
the arms race
Bolshevism
economic competition
imperialist rivalries
9
The Committee of Public Safety was established to?
train a new generation of intendants who were more loyal
negotiate a military alliance with England
combat the dual threat of domestic and foreign trouble
provide the nation with a new, liberal monarchy
10
Which of the following is not considered a cause of the Protestant Reformation?
the taxing policies of the Roman Catholic Church
the reform decrees of the Council of Trent
increased lay interest in purifying church practices
N. Renaissance scholars' interest in early biblical texts
11
The most persistent opponent of Napoleon and the French Republic was?
royalists
Jacobins
Austria Russian alliance
Great Britain
12
The primary reason for Bolshevik success in taking over the government in November, 1917 was?
the overwhelming support the Bolsheviks had
inability of Provisional Government to solve the problems
the abdication of the Tsar and his son
the collapse of the governments army
13
The dominant trend of government in Renaissance city-states in Italy was from?
republicanism to theocracy
democracy to absolutism
republicanism to despotism.
theocracy to democracy
14
A major cause of the Industrial Revolution was the?
increase in population
desire for colonies
racial ideas about western superiority
effort to eliminate child labor
15
The guiding force behind Cardinal Richelieu's domestic policies was?
hostility to the Huguenots
the subordination of all groups to the monarchy
a belief in decentralization
reform of the church
16
Lenin had to adapt pure Marxist ideology to the situation in Russia because?
Marx said little about peasants' revolutionary potential
workers played no part in the activities of March 1917
Marxism had taken on too much of a religious nature
none of these choices are correct
17
Which was the most prominent obstacle to the unification of both Germany and Italy?
Austria
privileged classes of each country
the Papacy
Napoleon III
18
Enlightenment philosophes argued that women?
should be allowed to vote
and men were different
have no innate knowledge
were equal to men
19
On the eve of the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914, William II of Germany?
attempted to engage Nicholas II in a diplomatic dislogue
was plotting the overthrow of Nicholas II of Russia
was intentionally provoking the Russians
sent ultimatums to England and France
20
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance?
strong anti-Christian sentiment
search for balance and proportion in politics
the development of a critical view of the world
reemphasis on the culture of antiquity
21
In what ways was political life in the Netherlands unique in Europe in the 17c and 18c?
A strong trading empire with a theocracy
the Netherlands established the first parliamentary system
a republic with a decentralized government
the Netherlands enjoyed a strongly centralized government
22
By 1900, the leading industrial power in Europe was?
Germany
France
Britain
USA
23
Peter the Great's "Europeanization" of Russia consisted primarily of?
constitutional government and democratic government
establishing a Senate to debate progressive legislation
importing Western technocrats and technology to his country
requiring his people to shave their beards
24
The Decembrist Revolt of 1825?
was devised by middle class merchants
first rebellion in modern Russian with political aims
symbolized the yearnings of Russian liberals
succeeded because the Russian officer corps coordinated
25
The social group that was hit most severely by Germany's inflation in the 1920s was the?
industrialists
farmers
middle class
aristocracy
26
Portuguese exploration of the African coast was inspired and supported by?
Ferdinand and Isabella
Emperor Charles V.
Bartholomew Diaz
Prince Henry the Navigator
27
Economic and social life among the people under the Ancien Regime primarily focused around?
the harvest
colonial trade
colonial trade
parliamentary elections
28
The remark attributed to Henry IV, that Paris is worth a Mass, means that he?
remained loyal to the Huguenot party
put political necessities above personal beliefs
was a particularly devout Catholic
supported the policies of the Catholic League
29
Bismarck's Kulturkampf represented an effort to?
strengthen anti-French feelings in Germany
undermine the influence of the socialists
weaken the influence of the Catholic Church in Germany
halt the spread of Pan-Slavism in the Balkans
30
The chief purpose of the Congress of Vienna was to?
restore the Old Regime as far as possible
make Poland an independent state
stimulate nationalism
protect western Europe from autocratic Russia
31
Which of the following is the BEST reason for the beginnings of late 19c imperialism?
need to develop manufacturing in non-industrialized nations
missionary activities to convert heathens
the global competition of European nations
need for an international balance of power.
32
Northern humanists differed from their Italian predecessors?
by refusing to use the vernacular in their work
their focus on the textual reexamination of the Bible
by concentrating on the ancient Greek authors
they had no need for rich patrons to support their work
33
The unification of Italy was primarily due to?
the activist of the Carbonari
the success of Cavour and Garibaldi
Prussian pressure on Austria to cede Venetia to Italy
religious zealots seeking a papal theocracy in Italy
34
The single greatest cause of warfare between 1550 and 1650 was?
international disputes over territory
economic competition
religious rivalries
disputes over constitutional issues
35
Generally, the revolutions of 1848 resulted in?
the end of monarchy in Europe
success for the liberal forces
the end of the age of romantic revolution
a consolidation of moderate, nationalistic middle classes
36
By 17c, Protestant Reformation influenced all the countries EXCEPT?
Spain
Switzerland
Sweden
Saxony
37
The Spanish Civil War became an international issue because?
the Popular Front was a coalition government
Italy and Germany sent troops and arms to fascists in Spain
the king of Spain was executed
Britain and France sent money to Franco
38
British promises and assistance to Arabs fighting in the Middle East were designed to?
create their own independent countries
gain enough Arab good will to create a Jewish state
help the Allied war effort
remove French and Russian influence from the region
39
Which of the following was the key aim of the British Corn Laws in the early 1800s?
to improve the quality of British grain
to weaken the power of the middle class
to export grain at cheaper prices to France
to protect the interests of grain producers
40
Stalin's policy in postwar Russia is best characterized as?
rearmament was given first priority in industry
rapid industrialization and agricultural collectivism
a laissez-faire policy
a planned economy
41
The first European country to enter into direct trade with the Far East was?
Holland
Portugal
Britain
Spain
42
The Holy Roman Emperor was a weak title because?
it was an elected monarchy
it was selected by the papacy
the Austrian Habsburgs controlled the throne
France was the power behind the throne
43
A unique feature of the "new imperialism" was the?
decline in number of Western countries building empires
European control over Latin America
establishment of direct political control over colonies
reliance on indirect political control over colonies
44
The "blank check" that Kaiser William gave Austria on July 5, 1914?
promised complete German funding
provided clear assurance of German military support
assured the Tsar that Serbia would not be invaded by Austria
confirmed a huge German loan for Austria
45
The New Poor Law did which of the following?
provided welfare
tried to keep families together
abolished workhouses
established unpleasant workhouses
46
The Peace of Augsburg?
Each individual could choose their own religion
granted only a few rights to the Anabaptists
made Calvinism the official religion of the HRE
Each ruler in HRE could choose their own religion
47
The overall practical purpose of the court of Versailles was to?
serve as Louis XIV's residence from which to survey Paris
give Louis XIV a life of privacy away from spies
exclude the high nobility and royal princes from real power
act as a reception hall for state affairs
48
The primary goal of Bismarck's foreign policy was?
prepare for a colonial empire
maintain the diplomatic isolation of France
prepare for war with Britain
expand the frontiers of the German Empire
49
A lasting effect of the Napoleonic occupation of Europe was the?
the decline of Russian military power
sudden end of any social or economic reforms
stimulation of nationalism
collapse of international trade
50
The Diet of Worms was?
an Imperial Council that ordered Martin Luther to recant
Protestant council which tried to unify Protestantism?
an Imperial Council that Martin Luther refused to attend
the site of a debate between Martin Luther and John Eck
51
The 16c religious wars that had plagued France were largely ended with the?
Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis
Edict of Nantes
massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day
accession to the throne of Louis XIV
52
The Schlieffen Plan indicated that the German General Staff?
did not expect to go to war with Russia
were relying heavily on Italy and the Ottoman Empire
anticipated a war on two fronts
expected a long, drawn-out war
53
The favorite classical author of Renaissance scholars was?
Plato
Homer
Aristotle
Cicero
54
Galileo's ideas on motion included?
the law of force times distance
principle of inertia
the spring reaction model
objects fall at different speeds depending on their size
55
What caused the "Eastern Question"?
war for Greek independence
European fear of Russia
weakness of the Ottoman Empire
Polish resistence to Russian reform programs there
56
Who were the first to initiate a political campaign to abolish slavery? (good luck)
Dutch merchants
the Brazilian government
Quakers and Baptists
French philosophes
57
The "demographic transition" that took place between 1870 and 1914 involved?
a huge migration of Europeans to other countries
a sharp rise in the death rate
an increase in the birthrate
58
Britain positively impacted India in all of the following EXCEPT?
development of the Indian infrastructure
an increase in education
a competant civil service
eradication of discrimination
59
The Ptolemaic conception of the universe was also known as?
the heliocentric concept
the geocentric theory
the lunacentric conception
God's master plan
60
Industrialization in England resulted in all of the following EXCEPT?
new methods of production
the elimination of social distinctions
increased production
the expansion of trade
61
What view of Fabian socialists differed from orthodox Marxism?
workers were not able to run government
private property and socialism could co-exist
revolution more likely to happen in less industrial countrie
democracy could lead to socialism
62
Medieval science was primarily based on?
pure superstitions
close observation of nature
the experimental method
the writings of classical authors and Christian theology
63
Great Britain exported opium to China in order to?
goad the Chinese into war with Britain.
demoralize Chinese resistance to conquest
find a means of paying for imports from China
overcome other European trade rivals
64
The major cause of the growing weakness of Spain and Portugal after 1600 was the?
invasion of the Iberian Peninsula by France
deflationary impact of bullion imports
failure to find productive investments with profits
drain placed on Iberia's finances by colonization efforts
65
Philip II strengthened the Spanish Inquisition in the Netherlands because?
he wanted to assist the Prince of Orange, William the Silent
he wanted to expel Jews living in the Netherlands
he wanted to find and punish Dutch Protestants
he wanted to investigate witches from the Netherlands
66
Renaissance education was characterized by?
emphasis on developing the "complete individual"
little attention to anything but academic pursuits
tendencies to criticize the Church
a hesitancy to question old teachings
67
In general, Napoleon championed?
equality under the law
political freedom but not social equality
the restoration of the Ancien Regime
freedom of expression but only for the aristocracy
68
The Scientific Revolution challenged Christianity because?
it proved the resurrection never took place
it undermined the literal interpretation of the Bible
it proved Jesus was not divine
it undermined the authority of the Pope
69
Catholicism was the official religion of France but limited toleration extended by?
Treaty of Tordesillas
Peace of Augsburg
Edict of Nantes
Peace of Westphalia
70
Colonial rivalries that helped to increase international tensions before World War I included?
British and French conflicts with Germany over Morocco
USA and Turkish conflicts in the Middle East
German-Russian conflicts in Siberia
Italian-British clashes in the East Indies
71
The seizure of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 was important because it?
represented a successful attack on tyranny of the Old Regime
released thousands of prisoners
gave the sans-cullotte a strong fort
placed the royal family under the control of the Paris mobs
72
A most significant result of the Seven Years' War was the?
end of religious warfare in Europe
loss of the French Empire in America
a peace treaty between France and Austria
the partition of Poland between Russian and Austria
73
The group that gained most political power as a result of the Reform Bill of 1832 was the?
farmers
upper class
factory workers
middle class
74
The Peace of Westphalia?
weakened the Holy Roman Empire
gave Sweden new territories along the Baltic Sea coast
reconfirmed the power and grandeur of the HRE
ensured Protestant domination over all of Central Europe

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