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Just a short quiz on world history before finals
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What concept states that power to rule should be split among different branches of government?
Liberty
Enlightened monarchs
Secularism
Separation of Powers
2
I want to completely change the system of government
Conservative
Radical
Liberal
3
Before the scientific revolution, how did most people understand the natural world?
By the scientific method
By studying the work of modern scientists
By relying on initial observation and ancient texts
By performing experiments
4
All of the following are reasons why nations adopted policies of imperialism EXCEPT:
It would increase the power and prestige of the nation
Colonies provided natural resources and new markets
Smaller nations often asked for protection from big nations
Social Darwinsim encouraged naitons to spread cultures
5
All of the following Enlightenment ideals caused the French Revolution EXCEPT:
Democracy
Absolutism
Equality
Liberty
6
What time period began this type of painting?
Scientific Revolution
Ancient Mesopotamia
Early Middle Ages
European Renaissance
7
What period of history is most closely associated with the idea of natural rights?
Middle Ages
Imperialism
Enlightenment
World War I
8
Society is based on an agreement between government and the governed - Rousseau
Social contract
Monarchy
Democracy
Imperialism
9
What is propoganda?
Spreading truth in an effort to bring peace
ideas fact spread to further one's cause or to damage other
Idea that European nations are genetically superior to other
10
Which of the following best reflects Martin Luther's interpretation of the bible?
it was not the Word of God
Once could buy salvation with contributions to the church
Salvation was based on faith alone
Salvation was based on good works on earth
11
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Industrial Revolution
The shift from producing man-made goods to machine goods
It started in the U.S. and spread to Europe and elsewhere
It helped preserve the traditional role of women
It encouraged the shrinking of the middle class
12
"I disagree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it"
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Freedom of Speech
Checks and Balances
13
All of the following are characteristics of the Renaissance EXCEPT...
It has a secular focus
It started in England
Encouraged individual human achievement
Rebirth of Greek and Roman culture
14
I want to reform the system of government
Radical
Conservative
Liberal
15
What kind of map is this?
Physical
Thematic
Political
16
What economic system has the government redistribute wealth based on need?
Communism
Capitalism
Socialism
17
What was the main reason why Britain began to sell Opium to China?
For reducing unemployment
Because of the positive effects of drugs
For use in the healthcare system
To improve trade with Britain
18
Which woman wrote Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792?
Wollstonecraft
Locke
Montesquieu
Du Châtelet
19
Why was Martin Luther dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church?
The Catholic Church was more powerful than European kings
The Catholic Church continued to sell indulgences
The Catholic Church failed to cure illnesses
The Catholic Church lacked structure
20
Why did the Catholic Church reject many of the ideas of the scientists of the Age of Reason?
Most scientists like Galileo were Protestant
The scientists were support by kings who hated the church
Many of their theories challenged the church
The scientists proved the geocentric theory is true
21
Which of the following were characteristics of absolute rulers?
The are elected by citizens
They created democratic institutions like parliament
They allowed freedom of speech
Theu use absolute force to crush opponents
22
What was the MAIN source of conflict between Hindus and Muslims in colonial India?
They interpreted the Qu'ran differently
Both groups competed for power
Muslims worshiped many gods and Hindus did not
Hindus accepted British rule, Muslims did not
23
What kind of map is this?
Political
Physical
Both Thematic and Political
Thematic
24
Why was Martin Luther dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church?
The Catholic Church continued to sell indulgences
The Catholic Church failed to cure illnesses
The Catholic Church lacked structure
The Catholic Church was more powerful than European kings
25
Which policy is most directly associated with the term "sphere of influence"?
Militarism
Imperialism
Nationalism
Secularism
26
All of the following are reasons why nations adopted policies of imperialism EXCEPT:
Colonies provided natural resources and new markets
It would increase the power and prestige of the nation
Smaller nations often asked for protection from big nations
Social Darwinsim encouraged naitons to spread cultures
27
What kind of map is this?
Thematic
Political
Physical
28
Which of the following resulted from the Treaty of Nanjing?
China was free from slavery
The Civil War ended
Japan took control of China
China's trade in government became influenced by the British
29
Montesquieu states that power to rule should be split among different branches of government
Liberty
Enlightened monarchs
Secularism
Separation of Powers
30
I want to keep the system of government as is
Radical
Conservative
Liberal
31
What was a major goal to both the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China?
Remove foreign influence
Restore a king to power
To restore democracy
End religious war
32
Before WW1 the counties of Europe did all of the following EXCEPT:
Spent large amounts of money building up their militaries
Entereed into alliances with each other
Created the League of Nations to try to prevent warfare
Tried to expand their empires
33
In Russia, Vladamir Lenin was most influenced by which philosophy:
Communism
Captialism
Buddhism
Humanism
34
What economic system has individuals own and control property?
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
35
What is the policy of conquering and controlling other countries to build an empire called?
Exploration
Communism
Industrialization
Imperialism
36
Film footage taken at the liberation of a Nazi concentration camp is a primary source document
False
True
37
The rise of fascism in Euopre between WW1 and WW2 is often associated with:
the establishment of a strong parliamentary system
the promotion of ethnic diversity
the appeal of nonviolence
the impact of a global depression
38
All of the following played a vital role in causing the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT
Development of Communism
Invention of the steam engine
improvements in transportation
Improvements in agriculture
39
Which of the following BEST explains the historical significance of the Sepoy Rebellion?
It lead to the downfall of the Chinese government
Indians gained independence as a result
It lead to direct control of India by Britain
Gandhi began his protest
40
Which of the following explains why nationalist movements began in Latin America Africa& Asia??
to overthrow European colonial rule
to establish European colonies
to spread Christianity
to maintain good relations with Europe
41
A new intellectual movement that stressed reason and thought is...?
Today's Generation
Enlightenment
Exploration
Reformation
42
How did Machiavelli's ideas impact the style of governmental leadership?
Rulers should seek to inspire love, not fear
Rulers should be moral role models
Rulers should always uphold the law
Rulers should use whatever means to accomplish a goal
43
Which of the following is an example of Gandhi's civil disobedience?
Lying to save someone's life
Use of personal insult
Using violence
Protesters accepting their punishment
44
American government reflects enlightenment thinking in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
Authority to rule comes from the people
Government officials must obey religious leaders
Peoples right to free speech is protected by government
The powers of government are separated into branches
45
How many estates were there in France?
1
2
3
4
46
Totalitarianism is all of the following EXCEPT:
freedom of speech and press
strong military
dictatorship
one political party system
47
What economic system has groups of people share property and resources equally?
Socialism
Communism
Capitalism
48
The Treaty of Versailles accomplished all of the following EXCEPT:
Create new borders in Europe
Punish Germany
decreased possibility of a future war
Create the League of Nations
49
I want to completely change the system of government
Radical
Conservative
Liberal
50
What helped bring about the Enlightenment?
Neolithic Revolution
Scientific Revolution
Industrial Revolution
French Revolution
51
I will pass all my semester 2 exams
True
False
52
All of the following were the results of the invention of the printing press EXCEPT?
A more rapid spread of ideas occurred
books such as the Bible were more readily available
The church expeienced an increase in power and influence
a higer rate of literacy developed in Europe
