What was a major cause of the French Revolution?

inequalities in the tax structure

In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about

the establishment of permanent settlements

A major reason the Industrial Revolution began in England was that England possessed

abundant coal and iron resources

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

Food supplies became more reliable.

Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for

instituting the Reign of Terror

A long-term result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was

a general rise in the standard of living

Which event sparked the outbreak of World War I?

assassination of the Austrian Archduke

One effect of mountainous geography onthe civilization of ancient Greece wasthe development of

separate, independent city-states

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1
What was a major cause of the French Revolution?
inequalities in the tax structure
economic success of mercantilism
Continental System in Europe
failure of the Congress of Vienna
2
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have the same religious holidays
have roots in Judaism
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
are polytheistic religions
3
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
the establishment of permanent settlements
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
4
During the Renaissance, humanist philosophers emphasized the importance of
technological advancements
absolutism
religious salvation
individualism
5
A major reason the Industrial Revolution began in England was that England possessed
abundant coal and iron resources
many waterfalls
a smooth coastline
numerous mountain ranges
6
Which description best fits the kingdoms of Ghana and Songhai?
vassal states of Egypt
tributary states of China
micro-states of Southeast Asia
trading states of West Africa
7
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Populations declined.
People became more nomadic.
Food supplies became more reliable.
New sources of energy became available.
8
The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of
respect for authority
a classless society
religious beliefs
owning land
9
Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for
instituting the Reign of Terror
sending French troops to fight in the American Revolution
supporting the reign of King Louis XVI
protecting freedom of religion
10
A long-term result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was
a decline in international trade
a strengthening of the economic power of the nobility
a general rise in the standard of living
an increase in the number of small farms
11
The ideas of Enlightenment philosophers were based on
faith in human reason
efforts to achieve salvation
the inevitability of poverty
traditional practices
12
Which event sparked the outbreak of World War I?
Germany's invasion of Poland
Bolshevik coup d'état in Russia
attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan
assassination of the Austrian Archduke
13
During the early Middle Ages, western European societies were most influenced by
elected parliaments
the Roman Catholic Church
national monarchies
the Byzantine emperors
14
The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
a strong central government
a strict adherence to constitutional principles
rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
universal suffrage in national elections
15
The Ten Commandments and Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they
established a class structure for society
consist of prayers for salvation
are guidelines for living
promise a happy and easy life
16
The trans-Saharan trade carried out by West African civilizations was primarily based trading
ivory and silk
gold and salt
silver and tea
hardwoods and animal skins
17
The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente were established in the decades just
after the formation of the United Nations
before the Congress of Vienna
after the Treaty of Versailles
before World War 1
18
One effect of mountainous geography onthe civilization of ancient Greece wasthe development of
absolute monarchies
separate, independent city-states
belief in one God
extensive trade with the Persians
19
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Byzantine
Ottoman
Roman
Mughal
20
the most important force in providing stability throughout Europe during the Middle Ages was
military
nobility
church
inquisition

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