23/24 Semester 1 Exam Review Flashcards | StudBud
  • 5
    Following the Reign of Terror in France, which leader took control of the government and ascended to power?
    • Marie Antoinette
    • Maximilien Robespierre
    • Napoleon Bonaparte
    • Toussaint L’Overture
  • 6
     In what ways was the Columbian Exchange beneficial to society?
    • The transfer of plants and animals led to an increase in population
    • Diseases such as smallpox and measles decimated the people of the Americas
    • Invasive species of plants and animals decimated population of the Americas
    • Indigenous peoples culture was impacted due to European colonization
  • 7
    Which of the following best describes a Capitalist society as described by Father of Capitalism, Adam Smith
    • Inequality
    • All of the above
    • Poor workers outnumber rich business owners
    • Exploitation of workers
  • 8
    Select the following correct definitions of Monotheism and Polytheism
    • Polytheists believe in one or more gods, Monotheists believes in one god
    • Polytheists believe in one or more gods, Monotheists believe in no god.
    • Polytheists are unsure whether or not god exists, Mono believe in one god
    • Poly believe in 1 god & deny the existence of others, Mono believe in 1 god
  • 9
    Which of the following are negative effects of the Industrial Age
    • A rise in child labor
    • Lower costs for manufactured goods
    • Increased job opportunities
    • Growth of housing in cities
  • 10
    Which of the following governmental philosophies describes a belief in which workers should own the means of production?
    • Nationalism
    • Capitalism
    • Communism
    • Socialism
  • 11
    Hernan Cortez attempted to do which of the following when he conquered the Aztecs?
    • Convert them to Christianity
    • Murdered the entirety of the native population
    • Assimilate them into French culture
    • Convince them to help him liberate South America
  • 12
    Political and philosophical advancements in the late 18th and early 19th centuries led to
    • The rise in democratic forms of government
    • The growth of Catholic influence over the government
    • Monarchical governments ruling with unchecked power
    • None of the above
  • 13
    Select the grievances that best match the plight of the 3rd estate in France
    • Taxation burdens
    • All of the above
    • Lack of political power
    • Unfair representation in legislation
  • 14
    The Treaty of Tordesillas divided colonization of any new lands between which of the following two countries?
    • Spain and Portugal
    • Mexico and France
    • Spain and USA
    • France and England
  • 15
    Which of the following ideals aligns with Jean-Jacues Rousseau’s Social Contract?
    • Absolute rule by Kings and Queens
    • For a society to prosper one must set aside individual desire for the whole
    • The right to divine to rule by monarchical blood
    • The first amendment right freedom of speech
  • 16
    Technological advances during the Industrial Revolution led to which of the following
    • Higher price of goods due to lack of supply
    • The reduction of the work week hours
    • Good working conditions
    • Creation of large scale manufacturing reducing small family run business
  • 17
    Which of the following factors contributed to Napoleon's failed invasion of Russia?
    • Lack of confidence in his leadership
    • Brutal winter conditions
    • High casualties amongst French troops
    • All of the above
  • 18
    Throughout the Industrial era, this ideology was created to combat working conditions among men, women, and children.
    • Imperialism
    • Socialism
    • Isolationism
    • Nationalism
  • 19
    Some core beliefs within the Humanist movement include
    • Belief that humans could gain fulfillment without religion
    • Humans are capable reason and morality
    • All of the above
    • A rise in education
  • 20
    The religious ideology Agnosticism most closely related to which of the following
    • The belief in one sole god
    • Disbelief in god entirely
    • Belief in one or multiple gods
    • Belief that the existence of god cannot be proven true nor false
  • 21
    Martin Luther's efforts in the Catholic Reformation led to which of the following impacts?
    • A growth in new technologies which advanced exploration
    • Creation of new religious denominations across Europe
    • The expansion of Imperial control of Europe across Asia
  • 22
    Who is Galileo Galilei and what is he most famous for?
    • Scientist charged with Heresy after being a proponent of Copernicousus
    • Scientist who advocated for the geocentric theory where earth is the center
    • He was a scientist who created the first thermometer
    • Scientist who first discovered the laws of gravity when an apple fell
  • 23
    In what ways did the Age of Exploration build the world as we know it today?
    • Technology stayed the same and did not advance
    • Indigenous populations were decimated by disease, conquest, etc.
    • Imperial power allowed indigenous governments to self rule
    • Aspects of culture such as language and tradition expanded across the world
  • 24
    Who is Henry VIII and what is he notable for?
    • Former slave, leader of the Haitian revolution
    • King of England, departed from the Church
    • King of France, beheaded during the French Revolution
    • He is Marie Antionettes husband
  • 25
    Using the following quote from Juan Viscardos ‘Letter to America’,
    • Creoles were unable to create any products
    • Creoles were able to become a self sufficient nation
    • Creoles and people of America suffered from little opportunity for growth
    • Creoles were making more money than ever before
  • 26
    Someone who is Monotheistic would believe in which of the following principles
    • Belief in one singular god
    • The reincarnation cycle
    • Worship of more than one god
  • 27
    The quote below by John Locke is describing what philosophy?
    • The crime should fit the punishment
    • All man should be able to pursue life, liberty, and happiness
    • Those in power only rule by the consent of the governed
    • Separation of powers is the only way to preserve democracy
  • 28
    Which of the following best describes Martin Luther's biggest problem with the Catholic Church
    • The practice of selling indulgences
    • The lack of power the pope ruled with
    • The Catholic Church was not involved enough in politics
    • Translations of the Bible into more languages
  • 29
    Which of the following world religions structured their social hierarchy around the Caste System?
    • Judaism
    • Hinduism
    • Atheism
    • Christianity
  • 30
    Author/Doctor Alexander Falconberg documented the horrific conditions during what?
    • Front lines of WW1
    • Aboard TransAtlantic Slave Ships
    • Early voyages of European Exploration
    • American Revolution
  • 31
  • The philosophy of Humanism is most likely tied to which of the following time periods
  • 32
    Which of the following reasons could be most responsible for the French Revolution
    • Distinct social class divisions, particularly separating the 3rd estate
    • Poor working conditions in Industrial factories
    • Robspierre’s Reign of Terror
    • The practice of slavery
  • 33
    Which of the following technologies advanced European navigation across the oceans throughout the Age of Exploration?
    • All of the above
    • Astrolabe
    • Caravel
    • Compass
  • 34
    Lucrative cash crop trades such as the sugar and cotton industry led to what effect?
    • Booming economies for the populations of places such as Haiti and Brazil
    • Native populations grew economically which allowed them to gain independenc
    • New agricultural inventions led to a decline in the need for slave labor
    • As the demand for these cash crops rose, the need for slave labor increased
  • 35
    The revolutions in America, France, Haiti, and Latin America can all be tied to what?
    • European exploration by conquistadors
    • Labor reforms in the Industrial age
    • Enlightenment influence spread by thinkers such as John Locke
    • The decline of Catholic power
  • 36
    Which of the following revolutionary leaders led the fight for independence in Mexico?
    • Marie Antoinette
    • Father Miguel Hidalgo
    • Simon Bolivar
    • Toussaint L’overture
  • 37
    The Haitian Revolution and the French Revolution were both inspired by
    • The Industrial Revolution
    • The abolition of slavery
    • The Catholic Reformation
    • The Enlightenment
  • 38
    Which of the following documents compiles grievances of a tyrannical government?
    • Magna Carta
    • Bill of Rights
    • Declaration of Independence
    • The Rights of Man and Citizen
  • 39
     European diseases such as smallpox had devastating consequences for the indigonus peoples of the Americas
    • False
    • True