The Final Solution involved which of the following?

the establishment of death camps for Jews

Fascism is the belief that

the good of the nation is more important than an individual

The printing press made books faster and cheaper - how did this help spread ideas?

There were more books and more people could afford them

The goal of much of the early European exploration in the Americas was to

find newer and faster passageways to Asia

The development of cuneiform was an achievement that

moved humankind from prehistory into the historical age

Family grew in importance in Han society because Confucius taught

family was central to the state's well-being

Agriculture enabled people to form larger societies due to

a larger, more dependable food supply

Why is it useful to study the connection between events?

to understand causes and effects

that the potential of the mind was almost limitless

How was NAFTA supposed to promote trade between its three member countries?

by eliminating import and export taxes

The United Nations was formed to

encourage international cooperation and promote peace

What is the definition of archaeology?

the study of ancient times based on physical remains

The Khmer Rouge's goal in Cambodia was to

create a simple peasant society

What led to the decline of the Moghul Empire?

Harsh measures and persecutions led to rebellions

The Scientific Method promoted the idea tha

new things could be learned through reasoning & experiments

Shang Dynasty achievements include

development of a writing system

What was the Columbian Exchange?

trade between Europe and the Americas

OPEC tries to regulate oil production so that

exports bring in as much money as possible

Charlemagne had schools started and staffed because he wanted

every leader to be able to read and write

What is the best definition of history?

a record of past events with an analysis of the causes

One effect of the Great Depression in Germany was

Germans were desperate for a good leader to improve lives

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1
The Final Solution involved which of the following?
the Allied plan to evacuate Jews from Europe
the establishment of death camps for Jews
the Allied invasion of Europe
the use of atomic bombs in the Pacific
2
Fascism is the belief that
democratic unity leads to national strength
a classless society run by workers develops a strong gov't
nationalism is rooted in ethnic superiority
the good of the nation is more important than an individual
3
The United States abandoned isolationism and entered World War II when
Germany attacked the Soviets
Britain needed help at Dunkirk
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
Italy claimed French Indochina
4
The printing press made books faster and cheaper - how did this help spread ideas?
More authors got published
There were more books and more people could afford them
People could print their own books at home
Editing because a profession
5
The goal of much of the early European exploration in the Americas was to
find newer and faster passageways to Asia
find new sources of manufactured goods
capture Native Americans for the slave trade
spread European languages and cultures
6
The event that led to the Bolshevik takeover of Russia was
the formation of the Red Army
the support of the White Army
the Marxist Revolt
the October Revolution
7
The United States based its involvement in Vietnam on the
domino theory
"little red book"
Cultural Revolution
Tet Offensive
8
Which contributed to the stock market crash of 1929?
increasing reliance on credit
equal distbution of wealth
tight government bank controls
a drop in Japanese silk prices
9
The formal peace agreement ending World War I is called the
Fourteen Points
Ottoman Mandates
Treaty of Versailles
Central Armistice
10
The development of cuneiform was an achievement that
allowed Sumerians to obtain resources through trade
was easily mastered by all Sumerians
moved humankind from prehistory into the historical age
led to the development of geometry
11
The period when philosophers emphasized reason is called the
Human Condition
Age of Truth
Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment
12
Which is an effect of the Balfour Declaration?
decrease in Jewish immigration
formation of free Arab states
equal division of land in Palestine
anger about broken promises
13
West Africans believed in the spirits of their ancestors and practices
dualism
monotheism
animism
Hinduism
14
The Industrial Revolution began in the
automobile indust
telecommunications industry
energy sector
textile industry
15
Family grew in importance in Han society because Confucius taught
all members of society belonged to the same family
leaders rule based on their own family values
happy families produce hard workers
family was central to the state's well-being
16
Agriculture enabled people to form larger societies due to
the invention of cattle herding
a larger, more dependable food supply
the friendliness of farmers
the defeat of hunters and gatherers
17
Why is it useful to study the connection between events?
to get a passing grade
to understand causes and effects
to judge the progress of a community
to understand what works and what does not
18
Humanists believed
that the potential of the mind was almost limitless
in a classless society
that the sole purpose of work was to glorify God
that monetary value could not be placed on true art
19
The ideas of the Italian Renaissance spread north through
printed material
travel
trade
all of the above
20
Austria-Hungary used Archduke Ferdinand's assassination as an excuse to
declare war on Serbia
attack Belgium
attack Russia
threaten Germany with war
21
The study of genes and heredity has led to
forensic investigation
genetic engineering
Darwinism
extensive family trees
22
How was NAFTA supposed to promote trade between its three member countries?
through the sharing of a common currency and language
by eliminating import and export taxes
by guaranteeing foreign markets
by opening outsourcing possibilities
23
A primary source can be
free from understanding of what happened after
an excellent source of historical information
all of the above
the report by an actual witness to an an event
24
The first empire to unite much of India was the
Pandya Empire
Gupta Empire
Tamil Empire
Mauryan Empire
25
Colonization was essential to mercantilism because it provided new markets and
raw materials
cheap labor
new factories
military power
26
The United Nations was formed to
encourage international cooperation and promote peace
force Japan to surrender
convince Stalin to support the Allies in the Pacific
punish the Nazi Party
27
The Congress of Vienna
restored monarchies in much of Europe
restricted the rights of citizens in monarchies
all of the above
changed many national borders in Europe
28
Two major factors contributing to current conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa are
rising incomes and the spread of Christianity
trade barriers and continued colonial rule
oil and the growth of Islamism
one-party rule and the Camp David Accords
29
What is the definition of archaeology?
the study of old books
soil science
the study of ancient times based on physical remains
the study or rocks and minerals
30
The Khmer Rouge's goal in Cambodia was to
expand into Vietnam and Laos
establish a democracy
create a simple peasant society
modernize the country
31
Membership in a caste determined one's
language and writing system
religion
name and regional leader
job and marriage partner
32
Etruscan rule in Rome was replaced in 509 BCE by a
democracy
republic
military dicatorship
monarchy
33
Juan Peron established himself as a populist in Argentina by supporting the rights of
military leaders
the common people
big businesses
the privileged elite
34
What led to the decline of the Moghul Empire?
Famine and outside invasions depleted resources
Harsh measures and persecutions led to rebellions
Widespread disease carried off the royal family
The Sikh Rebellion led to the Shah's death
35
The world's first democracy developed in
Sparta
Athens
Persia
Ionia
36
The Scientific Method promoted the idea tha
new things could be learned through prayer and the Bible
education should be provided to all citizens
new things could be learned through reasoning & experiments
scientists could prove the Church was wrong
37
Shang Dynasty achievements include
paved trade routes
development of a writing system
a written code of law
advanced agricultural technology
38
What was the Columbian Exchange?
Columbian organization for trading stocks
trade between Europe and the Americas
description of Columbus' contributions to the New World
the trade of land for exotic European goods
39
Before Copernicus published his theory, Europeans' understanding of the solar system came from
Brahe's theory
satellite photos and telescopic images
the Church's teachings
what they saw in the sky
40
What agency was created by the United Nations in order to help developing nations?
Amnesty International
Red Cross
World Bank
World Trade Organization
41
Which is a characteristic of the Pax Romana?
widespread trade
stable government
all of the above
law and order
42
What term describes the deliberate destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group?
propaganda
genocide
herbicide
holcaust
43
OPEC tries to regulate oil production so that
environmental damage from spills is minimized
oil reserves are not exploited
exports bring in as much money as possible
workers in developing countries get fair wages
44
Which was a motive for exploration?
movement toward cultural diffusion in Europe
need for historical documents
desire for fame and glory
need to ease overcrowded conditions in Europe
45
Which contributed to a decline in longstanding rivalries among the nations of Western Europe?
the formation of NATO
the Solidarity movement
the Warsaw Pact
a shift to a command economy across Europe
46
Charlemagne had schools started and staffed because he wanted
every leader to be able to read and write
places for priests and monks to study
to be able to read tribal laws
his military to be capable of secret communications
47
What is the best definition of history?
the difference between what people report and what happened
the shortest distance between two points on a time line
a collection of writings that describe things
a record of past events with an analysis of the causes
48
What is a lasting effect of industrialization?
the split between rich and poor
mass transportation
increase in material comfort
healthcare
49
Using the chart below, what was the main cause of division between Shia and Sunni Muslims?
division of land ownership
succession of leadership
basic religious beliefs
location of Muslim capital
50
Which of the following was a feature of South Africa's policy of apartheid?
all of the above
identity books for blacks
rural "homelands" for blacks
a ban on interracial marriage
51
One effect of the Great Depression in Germany was
Germans were desperate for a good leader to improve lives
Hitler tried to overthow the German government in 1923
Germany became more democratic
laws were passed to help Jewish businesses
52
The declaration that the Americas were off limits to European colonization was called
Mexican Cession
the Monroe Doctrine
Manifest Destiny
the Peace Treaty of 1812
53
What is true about hunting-and-gathering societies?
They lived in small groups, co-operating to survive
They moved often, following migrating animals
all of the above
They had a close connection to the land
54
Which is generally true of Islamic religious art?
It does not contain geometric patterns
It contains the signature of Muhammad
It does not contain human or animal figures
It contains words from the Sharia
55
A secondary source provides historical information that
lacks important details
should be regarded as being irrelevant
is unreliable
is analyzed or interpreted by someone
56
What is a lasting effect of industrialization?
mass transportation
increase in material comfort
the split between rich and poor
healthcare
57
The Atlantic slave trade resulted in
devastated West African societes
improved conditions on the Middle Passage
a higher standard of living for slaves
economic independence for Brazil
58
The Cold War ended when
the Soviet Union collapsed
the superpowers signed a treaty
the Soviet republics adopted communism
the Berlin Wall fell
59
What happened as more people found factory jobs?
Commuters bought more cars
Typing became a profession
Cities grew
The barter system disappeared
60
Who developed the first civilization?
Sumerians
Amorites
Akkadians
Babylonians
61
The golden age of Greek philosophers was inspired by Socrates, Plato, and
Aristotle
Darius
Pericles
Xerxes
62
What is a contribution of the Maya culture?
the 365-day farming calendar
all of the above
the mathematical concept of zero
a complex writing system

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