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1
The blending of Greek, Egyptian, Persian and Indian cultures by Alexander the Great is known as what?
Animism
Syncretism
Hellenism
Polytheism
2
Which was NOT true of the Cold War?
Proxy wars were constant between United States and Soviet Union
Later efforts to disarm nuclear weapons were mostly successful
The United Nations would often go to war with the Soviet Union
Tension was high to an arms race of nuclear weapons
3
Which is NOT a way that Nazis caused Jews to suffer during World War II?
Exiling all Jewish citizens from Germany into France
Boycotting and looting Jewish businesses
Using the "Final Solution" to kill Jews in extermination camps
Forcing Jews to live in ghettos
4
What was the main justification for using the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan in August 1945?
End war as quickly as possible
Revenge for the Holocaust
To kill civilians
Revenge for Pearl Harbor
5
Islam, founded by Muhammed, has its foundation in which two religions?
Hinduism and Buddhism
Judaism and Hinduism
Christianity and Buddhism
Judaism and Christianity
6
Native Americans were affected by exploration in all the following ways EXCEPT:
Land and resources taken by Conquistadors
Spent 2 months on ships during the Middle Passage
Enslaved by the European settlers
Killed by European disease
7
Early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China were mostly monotheistic in their religious beliefs.
False
True
8
The Renaissance grew out of new ideas combined with ideas from the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome.
False
True
9
How did militarism in Europe lead to World War I?
Too much pride in a nation clouded judgment
Overseas colonies fueled envy and greed
Nations worked together in a messy web of alliances
Major countries wanted to dominate rival nations stockpiles of weapons
10
This African king is known as the richest man of all time.
Hammurabi
Sundiata
Genghis Kahn
Mansa Musa
11
This ancient civilization was built on the Nile River and ruled by pharaohs.
China
Mesopotamia
India
Egypt
12
What was the Nazi tactic called where soldiers attacked quickly and relentlessly to break defenses and cause confusion?
Kamikaze
Trench Warfare
Espionage
Blitzkrieg
13
What system calls for workers to overthrow oppressors and have no private property?
Democracy
Communism
Fascism
Capitalism
14
All of the following are true about the Interim War period between 1919-1939 EXCEPT:
Overdependence on the United States for financial aid
Rise of Fascism in Italy and Germany
The Soviet Union totalitarian government restricted its economy
The League of Nations properly maintained peace and order
15
How did the Industrial Revolution fuel Imperialism by European countries?
Europeans wanted to help those who were not as advanced.
Europeans wanted to create a globalized society.
Europeans wanted to spread Christianity to Africa and Asia.
Europeans needed more resources to run their industries.
16
There were many issues and events that led to the French Revolution EXCEPT:
Slaves wishing to rebel against their French masters
Excessive taxation of the powerless third estate
Losing wars and territories in the Americas
Ideas of the Enlightenment inspired people of France
17
Under which ruler did the Byzantine Empire reach its peak?
Justinian
Theodora
Constantine
Octavian
18
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?
They had colonies to provide resources.
They had money to invest in factories.
Their cool British accents.
They had resources from their colonies to fuel the new industry.
19
Napoleon failed invasion of Russia in the winter weakened his army and led to his downfall.
False
True
20
What was the ocean journey of slaves from West Africa to the Americas called?
Hajj Pilgrimage
Triangular Trade
Middle Passage
Silk Road
21
The League of Nations, post-World War I, had great success in the role of global police, ensuring peace was kept.
False
True
22
A main goal of the WWII conferences of Britain, the US, and the USSR was to work together to create the United Nations.
True
False
23
Which was NOT a new weapon introduced in World War I?
Toxic gas
Bayonets
Vehicles like tanks and submarines
Rapid-fire machine guns
24
Britain and France gave Hitler what he wanted in an effort to avoid war. What was this called?
Concession
Pacification
Placation
Appeasement
25
Which statement best explains the relationship between industrialization and nationalism in Germany and Japan?
Nationalism inspired both countries to build massive empires
Industrialization led to a decrease in unification and nationalism
Industrialization led to a revolution within the countries
Nationalism inspired both countries to become communist
26
If I did well on this Quiz, I should do well on the final exam.
True
False
27
Why was the Treaty of Versailles doomed to fail?
Did not address Ottoman genocide of Armenians
The US was not invited to the peace talks
Russians refused to sign
Punishment of Germany was too harsh
28
The Enlightenment is best described as:
People questioned economics
People questioned government
People questioned science
People questioned the church
29
Which is NOT a reason for the break up of the Soviet Union?
Gorbachev's leadership
Perestroika
Glasnost
Lenin's leadership
30
What was the major "conflict" of the Cold War?
The US wanted the Soviet Union's resources
Competing social and economic beliefs between the USSR and US
The Soviet Union attacking the US for their democracy
Both sides worked to destroy any form of communism
31
Which justification for imperialism is best exemplified by the picture?
Advanced Technology
European Nationalism
White Man's Burden
Social Darwinism
32
Among the greek polis, they shared a common polytheistic religion.
False
True
33
Which statement DOES NOT explain how Imperialist Britain was able to take control of China and India?
Compared to others, Britain already had more colonies and power
The Sepoy Mutiny gave the British an excuse to take over India
They realized it was in their best interest to trade with Britain
Britain flooded China with opium and fought to take over the country
34
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the Holocaust in Europe?
Nazis used deep-seeded antisemitism to turn Jews into the enemy
It targeted Jews and other non-German enemies
It was retaliation for ethnic cleansing committed by Jews against Germans
Hitler blamed Jews for all of the problems of Germany after WWI
35
What was the MAIN reason for the Crusades?
Establish new trade routes
Muslims and Christians to fight against the Chinese
Regain the holy city of Jerusalem
Convert Christians to Islam
36
What role did the Renaissance play in the development of the Protestant Reformation?
Protestants began the Renaissance
People ignored church corruption during the Renaissance
Renaissance ideas led people to question aspects of life, like religion
Renaissance art and literature led to increased respect for the church
37
In Middle Ages Europe, which group held most of the power?
Church
Knights
Merchants
Kings
38
Which was NOT an attribute of absolute monarchs?
They established democracies for people to vote.
They focused more on the nobility than the commoners
They were able to tax and spend money as they saw fit
They had most, if not all, of the power in a kingdom.
39
European imperialism of Africa and Asia was NOT caused by what?
Need for raw materials for industry
Fear that other European powers would hold more territory
Wanted to try tasty African and Asian cuisine
Belief that Europeans were superior
40
This absolute monarch spent lavishly on building projects such as the Palace of Versailles in France.
Peter the Great
Louis XIV
Ivan the Great
Henry VIII
41
What name was given to Ancient Mesopotamia because it was resource rich land that made agriculture and growth possible?
Iraq
Middle East
Holy Land
Fertile Crescent
42
Western civilization looks to what ancient civilization as an early example of a republic?
Egypt
Olmec
Rome
Greece
43
The chaotic Reign of Terror allowed this leader to grab power because he offered to bring stability back to France.
Napoleon Bonaparte
William of Orange
Louis XVI
Otto von Bismarck
44
Early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China were each established by rivers.
False
True
45
During the Scientific Revolution, people found the answers to life’s hardest questions using logic and the human mind.
True
False
46
Athens was more of a dictatorship, while Sparta was more of a democracy.
False
True
47
Which of the following was NOT a motivation for the exploration of the New World?
God
Gunpowder
Glory
Gold
48
The Balkan Peninsula was the Powder Keg of Europe going into World War I. What was the spark?
Berlin Conference
Invasion of Poland
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
49
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Middle Ages in Europe?
Life expectancy of serfs was short
People spoke different languages
Few people could read and write
Muslim culture was embraced and celebrated
50
Which was
NOT
a cause of the Russian Revolution?
Lenin’s Communist teachings inspired the Russian people
Alliance with the United States
Russian people wanted to participate in government
Opposition to fighting in World War I
51
What is NOT true of efforts to decolonize Africa and Asia during the 20th century?
Independence led to African countries leading among world economies
Nationalism fueled local populations to end European rule
Some nations weren't prepared for independence, leading to mixed results
Current problems in Africa are a result of colonization and exploitation
52
Why did the creation of Israel in 1948 cause problems?
The caused trouble in an area that had ALWAYS been peaceful
Palestinians were displaced
A new Nazi regime began to take up arms against Israel
Israel took more territory in the Middle East
53
Which explorer was sponsored by Spain, first set sail in 1492, and took 4 trips to America thinking he was in India?
Ferdinand Magellan
Hernan Cortes
Christopher Columbus
Samuel de Champlain
54
Which is true of Nazi Germany, Italy, and Japan during the Interim War period?
They invaded other countries to expand their empires
They helped the global economy
They planned ways to end global warming
They created democracies
55
What was the turning point on the Western front in World War II?
D-Day
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Midway
Battle of El Alamein
56
This time period was described as a rebirth of knowledge of Classical society.
Renaissance
Middle Ages
Scientific Revolution
Reformation
57
Part of the first triumvirate, this "emperor for life" and was killed by fellow senators for threatening their power.
Cleopatra
Octavian
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
58
Who strongly opposed the corruption of the Catholic Church and wrote 95 Theses outlining his frustrations?
Martin Luther
John Locke
John Knox
John Calvin
59
The expression "an eye for an eye" has come to symbolize the principle behind what set of laws?
Justinian Code
Hammurabi Code
Napoleonic Code
Ten Commandments
60
The Industrial Revolution changed people’s lives in all the following ways EXCEPT:
Factory owners gave workers better rights
New technology made goods cheaper
Environmental conditions worsened due to pollution
People have more access to wealth
