Historically, the Huang He has also been known as the “River of Sorrows” because

floods have destroyed crops and villages

What does this archaeological find indicate about Southeast Asia during the 10th century?

The region served as a crossroads btwn Arb and Chnese trdrs.

Which statement about the Soviet economy under Joseph Stalin is accurate?

The USSR increased its power by developing heavy industry.

Which generalization is best supported by these images?

Potatoes have been a key source of food for populations

The impact of the prntng prss/astrolabe/caravel on Europe demnstrates the ability of tchnlgy to

redefine human understanding of the world

Which statement about the Bantu migration is an opinion rather than a fact?

Bantu civ was superior to thse civiliztions that it displacd

One way in which Peter the Great, Louis XIV, and Philip II are similar is that each

centralized power by limiting the power of the nobility

Which statement is consistent with the ideas of Niccolò Machiavelli?

The law should be subject to the will of the leader.

The World War II military action shown on this map was significant because it

forced Germany to fight the Allies in the east & west fronts

A key feature of European Renaissance culture was

outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism & individualism

The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that

Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian peninsula

The shft in European trd from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic during the 1400s occurred

Ottoman Turks seized control of Constantinople.

Both the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were known for

having long periods of stable government

Japanese emperor had mainly symbolic power-Which statement best explains the reason for this?

Power had been granted to shoguns and daimyos.

Baron de Montesquieu believed that a separation of powers would

prevent tyranny by acting as a check on power

The primary goal of mercantilism as practiced by European countries was to

increase their supply of gold & silver

Which condition is most closely associated with Mexico between 1910 and 1930?

revolutions and political instability

The main reason oil-producing states formed the OPEC was to

influence the price of oil and set production levels

The cartoonist’s point of view is best expressed in which statement about the United Nations?

It engaged in acts of war as a method of peacekeeping

Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the

end of religious unity in Europe

Why is Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage considered a turning point in world history?

One of his ships was the first to circumnavigate Earth

The leadership of the Indian Ntnl Cngrss and the ldrshp of the Muslim League spportd the goal

of removing British control from the subcontinent

The Golden Age of India’s Gupta Empire is known for its

advancements in mathematics and medicine

Knowledge & understandings that developed during the Scientific Revolution were often based on

observation and experimentation

The location of the Inca civilization of South America demonstrates the

ability of humans to adapt the environment

The Aswan High Dam, has destroyed the natural system of fertilization - this supports the idea

technological advances sometimes create unforeseen problems

Which correctly links the region where Enlightenment ideas developed to a region to they sprd?

western Europe → the Americas

What is one way post–World War II North Korea and post–World War II East Germany are similar?

Both communist governments faced economic stagnation

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1
Historically, the Huang He has also been known as the “River of Sorrows” because
cataracts have made transportation impossible
burials have taken place at the sacred waters
floods have destroyed crops and villages
frozen ports have made trade difficult
2
What does this archaeological find indicate about Southeast Asia during the 10th century?
Religious objects from China were a major import.
Europeans dominated East Asian & Mddle Eastrn trde networks.
Precious gems and metals were exported to Africa.
The region served as a crossroads btwn Arb and Chnese trdrs.
3
Which statement about the Soviet economy under Joseph Stalin is accurate?
Government reduced its role in plnnng industrial production
Farmers were encouraged to compete in a free market economy.
A lrg selection of consumer gds became available in the USSR
The USSR increased its power by developing heavy industry.
4
What was a goal of the student protestors in Tiananmen Square in 1989?
access to foreign products
independence for Taiwan
removal of troops from South Korea
democratic reforms
5
Which generalization is best supported by these images?
Inca produced more potatoes than any other civilization
The only crop Irish women and children produced was potatoes
Potatoes could only be grown in mountainous regions
Potatoes have been a key source of food for populations
6
The impact of the prntng prss/astrolabe/caravel on Europe demnstrates the ability of tchnlgy to
redefine human understanding of the world
exploit new sources of energy
limit which ideas can be transmitted
reinforce established traditional beliefs
7
Dvlpmnt & expansion of bnking/insurnce companies/stock exchanges were essential to the systm of
feudalism
capitalism
tribute
bartering
8
Which statement about the Bantu migration is an opinion rather than a fact?
The migration occurred gradually over a long period of time.
primry docs make it hard determine the cause of the migrtion
Bantu civ was superior to thse civiliztions that it displacd
Lnguage & knwldge spread from NW to S. and E. Africa.
9
One way in which Peter the Great, Louis XIV, and Philip II are similar is that each
supported missionary efforts of the Roman Catholic Church
centralized power by limiting the power of the nobility
challenged feudal practices by emancipating serfs
fought to block British colonies in the Western Hemisphere
10
Which mountains were an obstacle to Simón Bolívar’s efforts to unify Gran Colombia?
Alps
Zagros
Urals
Andes
11
Which statement is consistent with the ideas of Niccolò Machiavelli?
Mrkts should operate with little governmental interference.
The law should be subject to the will of the leader.
Democratic principles should be followed faithfully
Human rights should be respected in all countries.
12
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Shinto
Judaism
Confucianism
animism
13
The World War II military action shown on this map was significant because it
led directly to the war crimes trials in Nuremberg
caused Germany to resort to unrestricted submarine warfare
took the pressure off the war in the Pacific
forced Germany to fight the Allies in the east & west fronts
14
As a result of the Russo-Japanese War, Japan came to be seen by Europeans as
an emerging global threat
a likely area for colonization
the strongest of the imperialist countries
a leader in the movement for nonalignment
15
Which geographic factor enabled Nanjing &Mogadishu to develop into powerful trading centers?
access to mountain passes
predictable rainfall from the monsoon cycle
location on waterways
abundance of natural resources
16
A key feature of European Renaissance culture was
a shift from the domestic system to the factory system
reliance on the Pope and to maintain political stability
outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism & individualism
a way of thinking stressing humility and Christian faith
17
The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that
Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa
Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs during the colonial prd
Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian peninsula
Islam originated in W. Africa and spread to the Middle East
18
The shft in European trd from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic during the 1400s occurred
Ming dynasty authrzd Zheng He to make long-distance voyages.
Ottoman Turks seized control of Constantinople.
Christian crusaders captured Jerusalem.
The Tokugawa shogunate adopted an isolationist policy.
19
I'm liege of the lady Beatrice & will come to her aid for the fief she has given me - what era?
Classical
Neolithic
Napoleonic
Medieval
20
In the 20th century, in which area has deforestation been a significant environmental issue
Ukrainian Steppe
Tibetan Plateau
Amazon Basin
Sahara Desert
21
The year-long journey made by Mao and his Communists in 1934 through China’s mntns was called
the Boxer Rebellion
the Great Leap Forward
the Cultural Revolution
the Long March
22
Both the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were known for
developing decentralized political structures
using examinations to select officials
having long periods of stable government
having governments dominated by a merchant class
23
Japanese emperor had mainly symbolic power-Which statement best explains the reason for this?
Communist guerillas had destabilized political institutions.
American occupation forces had deposed the emperor
Democracy prevented the emperor from centralizing authority.
Power had been granted to shoguns and daimyos.
24
Baron de Montesquieu believed that a separation of powers would
restore authority to the Roman Catholic Church
prevent tyranny by acting as a check on power
decrease the power of the middle class
increase corruption of political authority
25
Which major geographic feature has hindered cultural diffusion between India and China?
Great Rift Valley
Deccan Plateau
Gobi Desert
Himalaya Mountains
26
The primary goal of mercantilism as practiced by European countries was to
glorify the power and aggressiveness of the military
teach natives Christianity & offer them protection in
increase their supply of gold & silver
create laws which guaranteed individual freedoms
27
Which condition is most closely associated with Mexico between 1910 and 1930?
establishment of a state religion
widespread support for foreign intervention
revolutions and political instability
rapid industrialization by locally owned corporations
28
Tutsis & Hutus (Rwanda) Russians & Chechens in (southwestern Russia) - these relationships are
movements toward religious toleration
developments of a shared economy
brutal civil conflicts
cooperative political compromises
29
The main reason oil-producing states formed the OPEC was to
improve trade relations with the West
lift economic sanctions and establish free trade
influence the price of oil and set production levels
promote foreign ownership of oil fields
30
The cartoonist’s point of view is best expressed in which statement about the United Nations?
It succeeded in its diplomatic efforts.
It celebrated its 50th successful military campaign
Its military forces received many awards for their actions
It engaged in acts of war as a method of peacekeeping
31
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the
fall of the Ottoman Empire
establishment of parliamentary democracy in Britain
end of religious unity in Europe
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
32
Laissez-faire practices are most closely associated with a
command economy
traditional economy
market economy
mixed economy
33
The British do not respect my beliefs/They will not accept my religion-what is the focus?
civil war
economic reforms
colonial oppression
religious persecution
34
Which concept is essential to the study of economic systems?
citizenship
human rights
factors of production
self-determination
35
Why is Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage considered a turning point in world history?
Portugal’s claims to southern Africa were established.
One of his ships was the first to circumnavigate Earth
His ship was the first to land in the Americas.
Britain’s control of the seas ended.
36
Which type of political system is being depicted in this 1943 cartoon?
direct democracy
monarchy
totalitarian
theocratic republic
37
The leadership of the Indian Ntnl Cngrss and the ldrshp of the Muslim League spportd the goal
of helping the British fight World War II
of abolishing caste distinctions and discrimination
of removing British control from the subcontinent
of establishing a unified government based on religion
38
Coal, steam pwr & a canal system allowed the Industrial Rvltn to begin in the late 1700s here
Japan
Germany
England
Russia
39
The Golden Age of India’s Gupta Empire is known for its
acceptance of Christianity as an official religion
development of gunpowder
sea trade routes to Europe
advancements in mathematics and medicine
40
Based on the information provided by this map, where did Abraham’s journey originate?
Nile River valley
Mesopotamia
Mediterranean Sea
Sahara Desert
41
'People don't make records for the benefit of historians'. Historical sources often contain
accounts that represent all points of view
facts that are completely balanced and reliable
evidence that can be biased
summaries that detail research about the distant past
42
Which historical event connects the activity shown in Image A to the activity shown in Image B?
establishment of trans-Saharan trade
opening of the Silk Road trade
formation of the Hanseatic League
Columbian exchange
43
Knowledge & understandings that developed during the Scientific Revolution were often based on
geometric formulas and astrology
superstition and ancient practices
observation and experimentation
church law and faith
44
The location of the Inca civilization of South America demonstrates the
importance of trade with western Europe
complexity of indigenous belief systems
influence of cultural diversity
ability of humans to adapt the environment
45
After WWII, which country exerted political/economic control over Poland, Hungary, and Romania?
France
Soviet Union
Great Britain
United States
46
The Aswan High Dam, has destroyed the natural system of fertilization - this supports the idea
yearly flooding is harmful to Egyptian agriculture
farmers in the Nile Valley operate at a subsistence level
technological advances sometimes create unforeseen problems
that natural fertilizers are less effective than artificial
47
Which correctly links the region where Enlightenment ideas developed to a region to they sprd?
Asia → eastern Europe
Africa → southeastern Asia
eastern Africa → India
western Europe → the Americas
48
What is one way post–World War II North Korea and post–World War II East Germany are similar?
Democratic principles flourished in both countries
Both countries threatened to use chemical weapons v. China.
Monarchies were reestablished in both countries
Both communist governments faced economic stagnation
49
Which region is directly associated with the events shown on this time line?
Central Africa
Middle East
Southeast Asia
Latin America
50
Policies of which 20th-century leader helped to create the situation shown in this 2006 cartoon
Deng Xiaoping
Kim Jong Il
Ho Chi Minh
Aung San Suu Kyi

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