What did Smith's Economic Liberalism promote through the concept of laissez-faire?

Restricting the government from interfering in the economy

Calvin's Predestination concept created followers with strong conviction because

It served as a constant challenge to prove yourself

All of the following were results of the Glorious Revolution EXCEPT

England became an Absolute Monarchy

The main appeal of Absolutism shared by all was

Stability after a period of turmoil

Which of the following best describes Portuguese colonial activity?

Small trading posts in Asia to acquire spices and luxury goods by sea

The Bolshevik Rev of 1917 was similar to the French Rev of 1789 in the following ways EXCEPT

It was begun by professional revolutionaries, French was not

The Peace of Augsburg of 1555

Contributed to the political fragmentation of Germany

Stalin’s First Five-Year Plan

Destroyed the peasant landowning class (kulaks)

During the 1970's the US and the USSR adopted a policy known as detente which was

A reduction in tensions following the Cuban Missile Crisis

All of the following were part of the call for Public Education EXCEPT

To allow everyone to eat school cheeseburgers

Which of the following is a major effect of the Peace of Westphalia following the 30 Years War?

It marked the accelerated decline of the Holy Roman Empire

A major turning point in WWII was

The Soviet victory at Stalingrad

When Napoleon conquered territory, he

Replaced the government leaders and installed his Civil Code

What is the most significant expression of the Principle of Intervention during this period?

Russia invading Austria to crush the dangerous Hungarian revolt in 1848

Which of the following was the most important reason for the English Civil War?

Conflict between Parliament and the king

All of the following are features of Napoleon III's 2nd French Empire EXCEPT

Rule is justified as God's will

Italian Renaissance art was innovative primarily because of the use of

Geometric Perspective, giving paintings the illusion of being 3D

The most important reason why Louis XIV built Versailles was that he wanted to

Restrict the authority of the nobility

An unintended result of Gorbachev's policies was

Independence movements by ethnic minorities in the USSR

The Revolution of 1848 in France failed largely because of

The divisions between Liberals and Socialists

All of the following are aspects of the European Union EXCEPT

A unified platform for foreign policy

Which of the following best describes the benefits Prussia gained from acquiring Silesia?

It doubled Prussia's population and provided natural resources

Which of the following best describes Locke's Social Contract theory?

People agree to be governed to protect rights, and can overthrow if needed

A major cause of the Great Depression in Europe was

The US cut off its flow of capital after stock market crash

All of the following characterize Enlightenment thought EXCEPT

Democracy was the path to Enlightenment

War with Europe and counter-revolution at home caused which of the following?

The immediate suspension of the constitution, creating a dictatorship

Realpolitik is a political theory that promotes

Waiting for an opportunity and manipulating situations

All of the following explain why Elizabeth I changed Anglicanism to be more Protestant EXCEPT

She wanted more control over religion to stop disunity

Which of the following was a common technique of consolidating power for the New Monarchs?

Excluding high nobles from Royal Councils in favor of lawyers and bankers

Which of the following was a result of the Revolutions of 1848 in the intellectual outlook of Europeans?

Shift towards a more realist point of view to see things as they are

All of the following are results of the Russo-Japanese War EXCEPT

Allowed Russia to dominate Korea

Enlightened Absolutism grew out of Absolutism, but was different in that

They justified authority based on their usefulness to society

Which of the following best describes why condottieri were widely respected?

They were the embodiment of individualism and human virtue

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1
What did Smith's Economic Liberalism promote through the concept of laissez-faire?
Self-sufficiency in all sectors for a state's economy
The rejection of Free Trade
Encouraging of monopolies to ensure quality products
Restricting the government from interfering in the economy
2
Calvin's Predestination concept created followers with strong conviction because
It served as a constant challenge to prove yourself
It was attractive because all you had to do was believe
It provided comfort because it was your fate no matter what
It allowed for salvation for all, as long as you confess your sins
3
All of the following are reasons why Scientists of the Scientific Revolution were still traditional EXCEPT
They believed in Astrology
They were all Catholic
They still believed in God
They believed in the potential of alchemy
4
All of the following were results of the Glorious Revolution EXCEPT
Parliament had most of the power in England
The English Bill of Rights guaranteed certain freedoms for citizens
England became a Constitutional Monarchy
England became an Absolute Monarchy
5
The most deadly new weapon of World War I was
The tank
Weaponized gas
The machine gun
City bombing
6
The main appeal of Absolutism shared by all was
The opportunity to increase social status
To become wealthy
A sense of national pride
Stability after a period of turmoil
7
Which of the following best describes Portuguese colonial activity?
Small trading posts in America to acquire spices and luxury goods by sea
Massive plantations in America for cultivating tobacco & cotton
Massive plantations in the Spice Islands for cultivation in Asia
Small trading posts in Asia to acquire spices and luxury goods by sea
8
The Bolshevik Rev of 1917 was similar to the French Rev of 1789 in the following ways EXCEPT
It addressed its message to all the world.
It was a movement of liberation from monarchy
It was begun by professional revolutionaries, French was not
It showed a comparable pattern of revolutionary politics
9
The Peace of Augsburg of 1555
Allowed princes to choose to be Calvinist
Caused greater unity in Germany because of Lutheranism
Contributed to the political fragmentation of Germany
Ended conflict between France and the Habsburg dynasty
10
Stalin’s First Five-Year Plan
Ended Collectivization of agriculture
Created a new class of peasant landowners
Increased the amount of livestock in the Soviet Union
Destroyed the peasant landowning class (kulaks)
11
During the 1970's the US and the USSR adopted a policy known as detente which was
A reduction in tension with the acceptance of Polish freedom
A reduction in tensions following the Cuban Missile Crisis
An increase in tension due to the nuclear arms race
An increase in tensions based on the Space Race
12
All of the following were part of the call for Public Education EXCEPT
The need for informed voters as politics got more complex
To create loyal citizens by implementing Nationalism in school
To ensure workers could function in the new industrial economy
To allow everyone to eat school cheeseburgers
13
Which of the following is a major effect of the Peace of Westphalia following the 30 Years War?
It marked the decline of the Dutch Republic
It marked the accelerated decline of the Holy Roman Empire
It granted religious freedom in the German States
It established Spain as the dominant power in Europe
14
Metternich passed Karlsbad Decrees in the German Confederation because he feared the combination of which ideologies?
Romanticism & Nationalism
Liberalism & Socialism
Liberalism & Nationalism
Socialism & Nationalism
15
A major turning point in WWII was
The German victory at Stalingrad
The United States capturing Berlin
The Soviet Union capturing Berlin
The Soviet victory at Stalingrad
16
When Napoleon conquered territory, he
Replaced the government leaders and installed his Civil Code
Abolished the institution of Monarchy
Replaced the nobility with members of his extended family
Allowed the current government to stay in as long as it paid taxes
17
What is the most significant expression of the Principle of Intervention during this period?
Russia invading Austria to crush the Italian revolt in 1848
Prussia invading France to suppress the socialists in 1848
Russia invading Austria to crush the dangerous Hungarian revolt in 1848
Austria invading Russia to crush the Polish uprising in 1830
18
Which of the following was the stated policy of US intervention to stop spread of Communism?
The Monroe Doctrine
The Marshall Plan
The Truman Doctrine
The Iron Curtain speech
19
Which of the following was the most important reason for the English Civil War?
King’s attempt to impose Anglicanism in Scotland
Conflicts between Protestants and Catholics
Conflict between Parliament and the king
Poverty in England
20
All of the following are features of Napoleon III's 2nd French Empire EXCEPT
Centralized power allows for major projects
The need for military glory
Rule is justified as God's will
Belief that Democracy is ineffective
21
Italian Renaissance art was innovative primarily because of the use of
First use of oil paint, which allows for more detail
Water color paint, making them last longer
Religious themes, which were not emphasized in the Middle Ages
Geometric Perspective, giving paintings the illusion of being 3D
22
The most important reason why Louis XIV built Versailles was that he wanted to
Enjoy a lavish life for himself and his family
Create a museum to house French art and literature
Make his court the envy of Europe
Restrict the authority of the nobility
23
The most important thing to be taken away from this class is
Mr. Behringer loves Cheeseburgers and Otto von Bismarck
The real 5 on the AP Exam is the friends we made along the way
The French love a Revolution
All of the above
24
An unintended result of Gorbachev's policies was
Independence movements by ethnic minorities in the USSR
The strengthening of the Soviet system
His assassination
Better relations with the Western governments
25
The Revolution of 1848 in France failed largely because of
The divisions between Liberals and Socialists
Invasion by the Prussians and Austrians
Unity between Conservatives and Socialists
The lack of unity between Liberals and Conservatives
26
All of the following are aspects of the European Union EXCEPT
A unified platform for foreign policy
A unified currency
Requiring proof of respect for human rights and minorities
Providing aid to poor regions within the EU
27
Which of the following best describes the benefits Prussia gained from acquiring Silesia?
It weakened the French as it was one of their most important territories
It doubled Prussia's population and provided natural resources
It provided access to the Baltic Sea, allowing the development of a navy
It gave Prussia a buffer territory between it and France
28
Which of the following best describes the Economic troubles facing France leading toward the French Revolution in 1789?
All of these
Inverted tax system
Inflation due to lack of food supply
Massive war debt
29
Which of the following best describes Locke's Social Contract theory?
People agree to be governed to protect rights, and can overthrow if needed
People have no choice but to accept strong government
Democracy is the only acceptable form of government
Government should reflect the General Will of the people
30
A major cause of the Great Depression in Europe was
German hyper-inflation
High unemployment
The US cut off its flow of capital after stock market crash
Devastation to Britain's infrastructure following WWI
31
All of the following characterize Enlightenment thought EXCEPT
Ideas were secular
Religious tolerance was promoted
Democracy was the path to Enlightenment
Existing states could provide Enlightenment policies
32
War with Europe and counter-revolution at home caused which of the following?
The establishment of a freely elected Legislative branch
The overthrow of the Directory government by Robespierre
The conquest of Europe by the radical government under Robespierre
The immediate suspension of the constitution, creating a dictatorship
33
Realpolitik is a political theory that promotes
Methodical planning in advance
Being closely devoted to conservative ideology
War as the only effective diplomatic tool
Waiting for an opportunity and manipulating situations
34
All of the following explain why Elizabeth I changed Anglicanism to be more Protestant EXCEPT
She wanted to distinguish Anglicanism from her Catholic enemy Philip II
She wanted more control over religion to stop disunity
She understood that most Englishmen were converting to Protestantism
She was a strong believer in Protestantism
35
Which of the following was a common technique of consolidating power for the New Monarchs?
Creating Inquisitions to remove heretics
Allowing nobles to keep private armies, if they signed an oath of loyalty
Excluding high nobles from Royal Councils in favor of lawyers and bankers
Creating Royal Councils which included the most powerful nobles
36
Which of the following was a result of the Revolutions of 1848 in the intellectual outlook of Europeans?
Continued Romantic sentiment about the unity of Nationalism based on spirit
Continued belief that a nation-state was dangerous to Conservatism
Shift towards a more realist point of view to see things as they are
Shift towards a point of view that looks to the ideal or potential
37
All of the following are results of the Russo-Japanese War EXCEPT
Allowed Russia to dominate Korea
Major example for colonized nations to follow in resisting Europe
Solidified Japan's status as a world power
It led to the Russian Revolution of 1905
38
What type of government was the goal of the National Assembly?
An Empire with a strong military leader
Constitutional Monarchy
A Republic with full Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
39
Enlightened Absolutism grew out of Absolutism, but was different in that
It appealed to the lowest classes for popular support
They emphasized dynastic family right
They justified authority based on their usefulness to society
They claimed responsibility only to God
40
Which of the following best describes why condottieri were widely respected?
They made great rulers of city-states
They lived a humble, passive life of study
They were tough military leaders
They were the embodiment of individualism and human virtue

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