Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states?

location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

In the 1600’s, the interest of Europeans in Africa was based mainly on Europe’s need to

obtain workers for its colonies in the Americas

Which action led most directly to divisions in Christianity in western Europe?

Martin Luther posting the Ninety-five Theses

A similarity of the rule of the ancient Mongols and the ancient Greeks is that both

had empires & spread their cultures to those they conquered

A negative impact of the use of modern technology is that

levels of air and water pollution often increase

A key objective of a mercantilist policy was to

establish colonies for trade benefits

The use of the terms Encounter and Columbian exchange represents attempts to describe the

nature of cultural interactions

Which of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first?

Louis XVI called the Estates General into session.

In Spain, an effect of the Inquisition during the 16th century was to

prevent the introduction of Protestant religions

The “one child” policy in China, established during the late 1970s, was an attempt to

reduce the population growth rate

Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution?

observation and experimentation

A sense of national unity has been difficult to maintain in India because of

the desire of religious groups for greater autonomy

The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the treaty led to

increase in Germany’s desire to regain itspower and prestige

A similarity of the goals of Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi is that both leaders wanted to

secure political power for the majority of the people

Throughout much of history, both China and Japan held a common view that other nations were

barbarians not worthy of their attention

An economist is a social scientist who focuses on the study of the

production and exchange of goods andservices

The Puritan Revolution and the Glorious Revolution are both closely associated with the

rise of parliamentary democracy in England

What is the best title for this cartoon?

“Globalization Reaches the Wall”

The Middle Passage is best defined as

the forced journey of enslaved Africans to the Americas

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1
Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states?
navigable waters of the Danube River
ease of travel on the Northern European Plain
location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea
mountainous terrain of the Alps
2
The term monsoons can be defined as
sand deposits
ocean currents
mountain avalanches
seasonal winds
3
In the 1600’s, the interest of Europeans in Africa was based mainly on Europe’s need to
obtain workers for its colonies in the Americas
settle its surplus population on new lands
market its surplus agricultural products
establish collective security arrangements
4
Which action led most directly to divisions in Christianity in western Europe?
King John signing the Magna Carta
German cities establishing the HanseaticLeague
Pope Urban II calling for the Crusades
Martin Luther posting the Ninety-five Theses
5
A similarity of the rule of the ancient Mongols and the ancient Greeks is that both
had empires & spread their cultures to those they conquered
protected the human rights of the peoples they controlled
remained isolated and peaceful for centuries
destroyed the civilizations they defeated
6
How many continents are there?
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8
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A major goal of the Hutu-led regime in Rwanda in mid-1994 was to
strengthen ties with Belgium
align with the Soviet Union
eliminate the Tutsi minority
promote ethnic tolerance
8
Which historic figure is correctly paired with the empire he ruled?
Sulieman the Magnificent — Russian Empire
Justinian — Byzantine Empire
Charlemagne — Spanish Empire
Peter the Great — Ottoman Empire
9
A negative impact of the use of modern technology is that
contacts with other cultures decrease
international trade is limited
levels of air and water pollution often increase
economic opportunities are frequently limited
10
A key objective of a mercantilist policy was to
support the spread of communist ideas
establish colonies for trade benefits
develop assembly lines in factories
promote warfare throughout Europe
11
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
navigable rivers
irregular coastline
tropical rain forests
abundant mineral resources
12
The economic policy of mercantilism first developed during the
Age of Exploration
Enlightenment
Green Revolution
Cold War
13
The use of the terms Encounter and Columbian exchange represents attempts to describe the
origins of divine right theory
results of scientific innovations
establishment of land grants
nature of cultural interactions
14
Which of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first?
Napoleon became emperor of France.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued.
The Committee of Public Safety led the Reign of Terror.
Louis XVI called the Estates General into session.
15
In Spain, an effect of the Inquisition during the 16th century was to
encourage the development of the Industrial Revolution
prevent the introduction of Protestant religions
implement the ideas of the Renaissance in major cities
reintroduce Moorish culture to the Iberian Peninsula
16
In the Star Wars films, Han Solo's best friend is named
Leia
Chewbacca
Yoda
Darth Vader
17
The “one child” policy in China, established during the late 1970s, was an attempt to
increase tax revenue for government programs
reduce the population growth rate
eliminate Western influence
gain the support of the upper classes
18
Five-year plans and collectivization are most closely associated with
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Deng Xiaoping
Mikhail Gorbachev
19
A main goal of the monarchs of Europe during the Age of Absolutism was to
establish legislative bodies
improve the quality of life for the peasant class
centralize political power
expand the role of the Catholic Church
20
Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution?
technology and military expansion
observation and experimentation
scarcity and interdependence
social stability and economic self-sufficiency
21
In Latin America, the deforestation of the Amazon rain forest has led to
environmental dangers
overpopulation in rural regions
the discovery of new medicines
the maintenance of a traditional way of life
22
A sense of national unity has been difficult to maintain in India because of
its reliance on foreign aid
the continuing influence of militarism
the emergence of a mixed economic system
the desire of religious groups for greater autonomy
23
The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente were established in the decades just
before World War I
after the formation of the United Nations
before the Congress of Vienna
after the Treaty of Versailles
24
The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the treaty led to
increase in Germany’s desire to regain itspower and prestige
an era of peace and international good will inGermany
a stable Germany that was both democraticand strong
a leadership position for Germany in the League of Nations
25
A similarity of the goals of Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi is that both leaders wanted to
encourage a greater degree of industrialization
secure political power for the majority of the people
gain independence from the Soviet Union
improve the economy by expanding governmental control
26
Throughout much of history, both China and Japan held a common view that other nations were
envoys of an advanced civilization
valued sources of worthwhile knowledge
barbarians not worthy of their attention
sources of cheap labor and goods
27
An economist is a social scientist who focuses on the study of the
establishment of legal systems
production and exchange of goods andservices
creation and implementation of social class systems
development of spiritual practices
28
The Puritan Revolution and the Glorious Revolution are both closely associated with the
expansion of Papal authority in Rome
calling of the Congress of Vienna
rise of parliamentary democracy in England
beginning of the Reconquista in Spain
29
An important contribution of the Byzantine Empire to Russia is the establishment in Russia of
representative democracy
a free-market economy
a jury system
Orthodox Christianity
30
Japan’s policy of expansion in the early 20th century was motivated by
the need to increase cultural diffusion
a plan to end unequal treaties
the desire to spread communism
a lack of natural resources
31
What is the best title for this cartoon?
“Globalization Reaches the Wall”
“A Road to Cultural Uniqueness”
“Breaking Through the Iron Curtain”
“Separating East from West”
32
Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Locke both agreed that a government should be based on the
equal distribution of wealth
consent of the governed
separation of nationalities
religious values of the people
33
The Middle Passage is best defined as
the expulsion of Muslims from Spain
a route through the Swiss Alps
the forced journey of enslaved Africans to the Americas
a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water

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