Russia & Serbia were allies before WWI because

They wanted to create a large state made up of same culture

A negative effect of the Colombian Exchange between Europe & the America's was...

Massive decline of the native population of the Americas

Absolutism (absolute monarchy) gov't in pre-revolution France is best described as,

a system in which a ruler holds total power

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the gov'ts of Europe and China 1000-1300?

Western Europe = separate kingdoms China = single Dynasty

The Central Powers during WWI were made up of which countries?

Germany, Austria-Hungary & Ottomon Empire

Which of the following are reasons why America got involved in WWI?

Resumption of German sub warefare & withdrawal of Russia

The Nuremburg Laws & Kristallnacht were significant because

They marked escalation of the persecution of Jews in Germany

Adam Smith wrote about the economic approach of laissez-faire, which argues that...

the gov't should stay out of the economy

Fascism places the state above the individual by emphasizing the need for

a strong central gov't led by a dictatorial ruler

What were the 2 major reasons Napoleon's Empire collapsed?

The strength of the British military & invasion of Russia

John Locke's theory on Natural Rights believed that

People were naturally good and should receive basic rights

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

limited power of the monarchy & gave citizens basic freedoms

Ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and India were similar in that all...

arose along rivers or river valleys

Lenin was able to successfully overthrow the government in Russia because

Promised to remove Russia from WWI & bring back prosperity

What was the "white man's burden"?

belief that Europeans had moral responsibility to civilize

What were the major contributions of Muslims living in the Islamic Empire during the Middle Age

They created advances in math including algebra and geometry

Many European countries followed the policy of "appeasement" meaning that they decided..

Allow Germany 2 take territory in hopes to stop aggression

A dynasty was the ancient Chinese form of government in which...

Power was passed from generation to generation

The Mongols, led by Genghis Khan...

brought much of Eurasia under a single rule = largest land

What was the purpose of Stalin's 5 year plan?

To improve industrial & agricultural output of Soviet Union

A theocracy is a government in which...

leaders rule by religious authority

What factor contributed to the Soviet Union's defeat of German forces at Stalingrad?

Harsh winter & lack of German resources

The Heliocentric Theory, developed during the Scientific Revolution, proved

The sun was the center of the universe

The most important ancient Roman contribution to modern law is

Belief that laws should be applied fair and equally to all

WWI ended when Germany surrendered to the Allied powers because

German people overthrew the Kaiser & surrendered to end war

A Totalitarian government is defined as, "A government that..."

controls all aspects of private and public life

The period of time known as the "reign of Terror" was characterized by

mass execution carried out by French citizens

What was the major idea that Hitler outlined in Mein Kampf?

The racial superiority of the Aryan race

All of the following are results of the Bubonic/Black Plague EXCEPT

A renewed support of the Catholic Church

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1
One of Greece's major contributions to US society was direct democracy. Decisions made by:
All citizens with an equal say
Religious leaders
A small group of people sharing power
One powerful leader
2
Russia & Serbia were allies before WWI because
Russia depended on Serbia's military strength
Both disliked France & Great Britain due to previous loss
They shared important water & trade resources
They wanted to create a large state made up of same culture
3
A negative effect of the Colombian Exchange between Europe & the America's was...
Massive decline of the native population of the Americas
Movement of European farmers to the Americas
Arrival of potatoes & corn to Europe
Loss of sailors & ships in the journey btwn Europe & America
4
Absolutism (absolute monarchy) gov't in pre-revolution France is best described as,
the practice by monarchs of undergoing daily absolution
a system in which a ruler holds total power
an offshoot of Islam in which baptism absolves everything
belief that all citizens within a state must conform to 1
5
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the gov'ts of Europe and China 1000-1300?
Both gov'ts moved toward a representative form of gov't
Both gov'ts began policies of expansion & conquest
Western Europe focused on legal equality China favored rich
Western Europe = separate kingdoms China = single Dynasty
6
The Central Powers during WWI were made up of which countries?
Germany, Austria-Hungary & Ottomon Empire
Russia, Germany & France
France, Great Britain & US
Germany, France, & Great Britain
7
Which country signed a non-aggression pact with Germany in August 1939?
Great Britain
Soviet Union
France
United States
8
Which of the following are reasons why America got involved in WWI?
Because Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
People re-elected Pres Wilson in the fall of 1916
Resumption of German sub warefare & withdrawal of Russia
Germany came over to the US & bombed New York
9
The Nuremburg Laws & Kristallnacht were significant because
Proveded benefits to members of the Nazi party
Provided equlity for women in Germany
Increased penalites for people violent against Jews
They marked escalation of the persecution of Jews in Germany
10
Adam Smith wrote about the economic approach of laissez-faire, which argues that...
assets of the rich taken and redistributed
the gov't should stay out of the economy
those who are able to work should help support who can't
gov't should monitor economy& impose regulations
11
Fascism places the state above the individual by emphasizing the need for
An economy in which the state owns the means of production
special taxesto help pay for public works programs
a strong central gov't led by a dictatorial ruler
volunteers to help build bridges, roads, & public buildings
12
Which battle was Hitler's last major effort to defeat the Allied powers in Europe & end the war
Battle of Britain
Battle of Normandy
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Midway
13
What were the 2 major reasons Napoleon's Empire collapsed?
lack of military supplies & inability of French military
The strength of the British military & invasion of Russia
Napoleans lack of involvement in war planning & battles
Anger of the peasants & weak economy
14
The invasion of which country led to Great Britain & France declaring war on Germany?
Poland
Great Britain
France
Soviet Union
15
John Locke's theory on Natural Rights believed that
Monarchs are necessary to ensure peace among people
People were naturally wicked & needed control by gov't
People were naturally good and should receive basic rights
The purpose of gov't is to protect environment
16
Europeans competed against each other for colonies
to create a balance of power
to learn about African culture
to gain prestige & strength
to prevent war
17
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
gave women the same rights as men
restored power & prestige of the Old Regime
limited power of the monarchy & gave citizens basic freedoms
limited the powers of the peasant class
18
Which country in the Middle East did the US support in their attempt to break from the Soviets
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Turkmenistan
Israel
19
Ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and India were similar in that all...
were organized into dynasties
developed into highly industrial citiies
arose along rivers or river valleys
use the ziggurat as a symbol
20
Lenin was able to successfully overthrow the government in Russia because
He had a huge stockpile of weapons & soldiers
He had the economic & military support of the US
He promised to return the Czar to power & restore prestige
Promised to remove Russia from WWI & bring back prosperity
21
Which form of government is controlled by only a few people?
Oligarchy
Democracy & Oligarchy
Democracy
tyranny
22
What was the "white man's burden"?
belief that Europeans had moral responsibility to civilize
bigger, stronger Europeans could carry more baggage
belief that Europeans were responsible f/ mass destruction
crowded urban living conditions created by 2nd revolution
23
Which countries created Totalitarian governments during the 20's & 30's?
Soviet Union, US & Italy
Germany, US & France
Germany, Italy & Soviet Union
Japan, China & Great Britain
24
What were the major contributions of Muslims living in the Islamic Empire during the Middle Age
They published tests that taught about proper use of guns
Invented wheel which contributed to spread of trade
They created advances in math including algebra and geometry
All of the above
25
Many European countries followed the policy of "appeasement" meaning that they decided..
Allow Germany 2 take territory in hopes to stop aggression
to threated war if Hitler didnt free Czechoslovakia
to immediately declare war on Germany
to give Germany Poland as well
26
A dynasty was the ancient Chinese form of government in which...
Women held more power than men
The strongest warrior ruled
Power was passed from generation to generation
Elections were held every four years
27
The Mongols, led by Genghis Khan...
occupied Japan & replaced the Emperor
brought much of Eurasia under a single rule = largest land
were defeated by the Chinese who were aided by Great Wall
succesfully invaded Hawaii, but couldn't hold it for long
28
In the 1700s French people were angry for all the following reasons EXCEPT
the 3rd estate had no say in gov't
clergy & nobles had to pay less taxes than the peasants
food prices rose faster than wages resulting in inflation
the injustices of slavery
29
What was the purpose of Stalin's 5 year plan?
To improve industrial & agricultural output of Soviet Union
To build up their military & take over Europe
To rid Soviet Union of people supportin the Russian monarchy
To increase private ownership of businesses in Soviet Union
30
A theocracy is a government in which...
the military ruled the people
a council of elders makes all the laws
only women could rule
leaders rule by religious authority
31
What factor contributed to the Soviet Union's defeat of German forces at Stalingrad?
Poor German leadership & weak military strategies
US & British sent thousands of troops to aid Soviets
Superior Soveit military strategies
Harsh winter & lack of German resources
32
The Heliocentric Theory, developed during the Scientific Revolution, proved
The Bible to be factually true
God created the universe
The sun was the center of the universe
The earth was the center of the univers
33
The most important ancient Roman contribution to modern law is
Belief that laws should be applied fair and equally to all
The necessity of warrants before entering private property
The death penalty
The belief that juveniles should be treated differently
34
WWI ended when Germany surrendered to the Allied powers because
French invade Germany & successfully take Berlin
Soviet Union successfully defeats the Germans @ Stalingrad
German people overthrew the Kaiser & surrendered to end war
US forces overpowered Germany @ the battle of Normandy
35
What country united in 1871 & threw off the balance of power in Europe?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bosnia
France
36
A Totalitarian government is defined as, "A government that..."
in which leaders are chosen by the poeple
in which all citizens have an equal say
controls all aspects of private and public life
that supports private ownership by citizens
37
WWI was a ____, meaning that it involved a complete mobilization of resources & people.
mobile conflict
total war
trench war
modern conflict
38
The period of time known as the "reign of Terror" was characterized by
Reinstatement of clergy & planned execution of revolutionary
Napoleans march in Europe while trying to build an empire
mass execution carried out by French citizens
France's battles in Haiti to maintain slavery & plantations
39
What was the major idea that Hitler outlined in Mein Kampf?
The racial superiority of the Aryan race
The struggles of a failed artist
The effects of a difficult childhood
The need for a union between Austria & Germany
40
All of the following are results of the Bubonic/Black Plague EXCEPT
A renewed support of the Catholic Church
The end of the feudal system
Serfs moving to towns
Severe economic consequences

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