Which group of religions is monotheistic?

Judaism, Christianity and Islam

Whichof the following contributed most to making the Fertile Crescent suitable forfarming?

the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

What role did economics play in bringing about political changes after the NeolithicRevolution?

settlements came under the control ofmore powerful rulers

Which practice was a defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe?

Lords granted land to vassals for military service.

One similarity between the rule of Hitler and Stalin was that both leaders

harshly suppressed opposition views

study of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations---

adapted to their environments with creative farming

Which features of this building are correctly identified with an architectural style

Spires and flying buttresses: Gothic

absolute monarchy and a totalitarian government are similar in that both forms of government-

a ruler with unrestricted power over the community

Which of the following contributed most to the growth of socialist ideology in Europe?

emergence of industrial laborers as an economic class

A primary reason European languages are spoken in Africa today is that -

European explorers & merchants est. colonies throughout

Japan was negatively affected by the global depression of the 1930s because —

reduction in foreign trade limited access to raw materials

Which best describes the impact of farming on the rise of the first river valley civilizations?

people were able to pursue non-farming activities

Which of the following was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

Many people moved from rural areas to cities for work

Which statement correctly identifies a politicalimpact of the Protestant Reformation?

Protestantrulers dissolved monasteries & seized their lands

One factor contributing to the decline of the Roman Empire and the Han dynasty of China was —

political decisions that contributed to internal conflicts

Which of the following is considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?

united the nomadic tribes of N.E. Asia to form a empire

Which statement best describes the importance of the invention of the telescope?

allowed observation that supported the heliocentric theory.

How did the Black Death affect medieval Europe?

Caused economic/social instability by reducing workforce

In the early Middle Ages,the Catholic Church contributed to cultural unity in western Europe by

using missionaries to convert Germanic tribes

How did the Napoleonic Wars affect European colonies in Latin America?

Spanish Empire became too weak to maintain colonies

Which of the following was an important impact of theReformation?

economy of Catholic Europe advanced than Protestant Europe

One specific goal of the United Nations is to —

encourage the development of democratic principles

Adolf Hitler rose to power in the 1930s partly because of —

extreme hardship brought about by economic decline

How did World War I (1914-1918) become a watershed for women’s rights?

women gained the right to vote in nations

Which event was the immediate cause of World War I?

Austria invaded Serbia in response to an assassination

What caused U.S.bankers to demand repayment of loans & U.S. to take their money from Europe

collapse of the U.S. economy after the stock-market crash

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1
Which group of religions is monotheistic?
Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Hinduism, Confucianism and Buddhism
Judaism, Buddhism and Christianity
2
"Slash-and-burnfarming" refers to
destroyingfarmland through carelessness
a) competingwith others for available farmland.
clearingland for farming
harvestingfarmed crops
3
Whichof the following contributed most to making the Fertile Crescent suitable forfarming?
the flatness of the land
the Persian Gulf
the Mediterranean Sea
the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
4
TheNeolithic Revolution refers to the time when early humans
began to organize governments
developed agriculture
migrated from Africa
mastered fire
5
What role did economics play in bringing about political changes after the NeolithicRevolution?
Rulers were less powerful than before
settlements came under the control ofmore powerful rulers
settlements led earlyfarmers to est. the 1st democracies
Stone tools and weapons were used for thevery first time
6
Discovered that diseases are caused by germs & applying heat will kill the germs
Louis Pasteur
Marie Curie
James Watt
Isaac Newton
7
which canal reduced the time/money to ship goods between the East & West Coast of the U.S.?
Erie
Grand
Panama
Suez
8
What impact did Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press have on Europe in the 1500’s?
encouraged the spread of ideas
introduced the first discussions of communism
fostered the spread of Islam in Europe
led to the Columbian Exchange
9
What is not a cause of WWI
Alliance Systems
Imperialism
Reparation payments
Militarism
10
Which practice was a defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe?
Lords granted land to vassals for military service.
Troubadours performed concerts in town halls
Universities granted degrees to qualified students
Guilds supervised the work done by craftsmen
11
One similarity between the rule of Hitler and Stalin was that both leaders
encouraged greater ethnic diversity
respected the rule of law
depended upon support from a freely elected legislature
harshly suppressed opposition views
12
study of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations---
relied on a single crop economy
Relied on mechanized agricultural techniques
adapted to their environments with creative farming
carried on extensive trade in crops with each other
13
The concept of lex talionis appears in the Code of Hammurabi and means what
eye for an eye
equality before the law
trial by jury of peers
innocent until proven guilty”
14
The 1st woman to win a Noble prize for her work studying radioactivity?
Indira Ghandi
Karla Marx
Marie Curie
Elizabeth I
15
Which features of this building are correctly identified with an architectural style
Spires and flying buttresses: Gothic
Balance and symmetry:Neoclassical
Rounded vaults and arches: Renaissance
Thick walls and sturdy design: Romanesque
16
absolute monarchy and a totalitarian government are similar in that both forms of government-
legistlative representatives chosen by the people
ruler bound by a written constitution
a ruler with unrestricted power over the community
allow citizens to decide issues directly by voting
17
Which of the following contributed most to the growth of socialist ideology in Europe?
emergence of industrial laborers as an economic class
migration of laborers from rural to urban areas
increased participation of women in reform movements
formation of organizations to improve working conditions
18
A primary reason European languages are spoken in Africa today is that -
European explorers & merchants est. colonies throughout
African/European alliances during WWI
European territories in Africa were redistriubted
British forces won the Boer War against the Dutch
19
Greek mathematician who studied density, levers, pulleys, & invented a screw water pump
Copernicus
Pythagoras
Plato
Archimedes
20
What was the first book ever printed using the printing press?
The Bible
95 Theses
Machiavelli’s The Prince
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
21
Textbooks, encyclopedias are and example of a
Primary Source
Secondary Souce
22
Japan was negatively affected by the global depression of the 1930s because —
demand for its exported agricultural products declined
reparation payments after WWI
reduction in foreign trade limited access to raw materials
occupation forces in China became too expensive to maintain
23
A system in South Africa to segregate the black and white races
Apartheid
Feudalism
Socialism
Caste System
24
Which best describes the impact of farming on the rise of the first river valley civilizations?
people stopped conducting warfare on neighboring groups
Powerful rulers enslaved their own subjects
people were able to pursue non-farming activities
learned how to make fires, use animals hides, & make tools
25
Which of the following was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
Trade schools increased economic opportunities for women
Harsh working conditions in factories
Trade agreements were broken
Many people moved from rural areas to cities for work
26
Which statement correctly identifies a politicalimpact of the Protestant Reformation?
European Jews were expelled by Protestant
Pope rallied Christians to launch a new Crusade
Rulers went to international conference to settle difference
Protestantrulers dissolved monasteries & seized their lands
27
Collective social control of production planned by a group
Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
Traditional Economy
28
One factor contributing to the decline of the Roman Empire and the Han dynasty of China was —
social unrest created by an emerging middle class
political decisions that contributed to internal conflicts
development of a political bureaucracy
conversion of the population to a monotheistic religion
29
believe in Reincarnation, Karma, Dharma, and the Caste system
Buddhism
Sikhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
30
In the 20th century, countries banded together to eliminate barriers to trading between them
Gold Salt Trade
Free trade
Apartheid
Slave trade
31
Which of the following is considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?
popularized the warrior culture
united the nomadic tribes of N.E. Asia to form a empire
enabled Muslim rulers to gain control of Saharan trade route
encouraged the expansion of Buddhism across Asia
32
Diaries, speeches, photographs, artifacts are an example of a
Primary Source
Secondary Source
33
Which statement best describes the importance of the invention of the telescope?
technology allowed scientists to understand the heart
Similar technology helped cartographers create accurate maps
It led to the invention of eyeglasses
allowed observation that supported the heliocentric theory.
34
How did the Black Death affect medieval Europe?
Prompted advances in medicine
Caused economic/social instability by reducing workforce
allowed church officials to expand authority
caused persecution of religious/ethnic minorities
35
The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the
introduction of Islamic rule
spread of Buddhism
flourishing of Hindu culture
construction of Harappan cities
36
In the early Middle Ages,the Catholic Church contributed to cultural unity in western Europe by
maintaining trade routes commonly used by Italian merchants
using missionaries to convert Germanic tribes
challenging the legitimacy of the Carolingian Empire
sending armies to recapture cities under Byzantine rule
37
Who defeated the Aztecs?
Vasco de Gama
Pizarro
Cortez
Magallen
38
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?
Membership in the military
Participation in public assemblies
Attendance at religious ceremonies
Financial contribution to public-works projects
39
Which grievance was shared by both French and American revolutionaries?
Unfair taxation practices
Frequent public executions
Widespread starvation
inequality of women
40
How did the Napoleonic Wars affect European colonies in Latin America?
colonists formed a coalition of forces to join the fighting
Colonial laws were rewritten to exclude the ideas of French
Spanish Empire became too weak to maintain colonies
French governors were sent to take control
41
What was not a technological invention from the 1900 to present
Steam Engine
computer
Ford Model T
Mustard gas
42
Taught that there are 4 Noble Truths, & can achieve peace by following the 8 Fold Path
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
43
Which of the following was an important impact of theReformation?
economy of Catholic Europe advanced than Protestant Europe
Literacy increased, everyone should read the bible
power of the Papacy over secular rulers increased
Learning decreased when Protestants stopped using Latin
44
One specific goal of the United Nations is to —
protect the right of leaders to maintain power
encourage the development of democratic principles
promote economic growth through a single global currency
control over natural resources in developing countries
45
Adolf Hitler rose to power in the 1930s partly because of —
nationalist pride resulting from imperialist expansion
political instability caused by independence movements
political coups supported by foreign allies
extreme hardship brought about by economic decline
46
Which of the following did NOT lead to the decline of Rome?
Economic Problems
Political Weakness
Invasions
Social class declines
47
Which slogan best expresses a goal of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?
Peace, land, bread”
Liberty,equality, fraternity”
Effective suffrage,no reelection
Order followed by progress
48
Emperor of France who conquered much of Europe
Thomas Aquinas
Robespierre
Montesquieu
Napoleon
49
How did World War I (1914-1918) become a watershed for women’s rights?
Women gained the legal right to “equal pay for equal work”
Women gained the right to serve
women gained the right to vote in nations
Women become the chief political leaders of some countries
50
Which event was the immediate cause of World War I?
France and Britain entered into a dispute with Russia
France invaded Belgium to liberate it from Austria rule
Germany invaded Poland to seize the city of Gdansk (Danzig)
Austria invaded Serbia in response to an assassination
51
What caused U.S.bankers to demand repayment of loans & U.S. to take their money from Europe
collapse of the U.S. economy after the stock-market crash
invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany
severe drought that caused U.S. food shortages
rapid decline in global agricultural prices
52
Karl Marx warned that post–Industrial Revolution society would be marked by
backlash against end of feudal customs
conflict b/w the owners of production & the working class
conflict between political and religious institutions
more politicians serving the common good
53
On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based?
Rulers derive their power from the people.
Authority can be used compassionately in society
Divine laws can be observed in the natural world
People need rules to force them to behave morally
54
First female Prime Minister of Israel
Indira Ghandi
Margaret Thatcher
Golda Meir
Marie Curie
55
Who defeated the Incas?
Pizarro
Cortez
Magellan
Vasco de Gama
56
Which factor contributed to Europe’s Commercial Revolutionin the sixteenth century
formation of financial institutions controlled by the church
nationalization of agriculture
move from feudal production to modern industrial techniques
Use of mercantilism to regulate trade with colonies
57
What most influenced the growth of Japanese imperialism during the early twentieth century?
need for new territory to help the problems of pop. growth
desire to have cultura linfluence in new regions
need for resources to support ongoing industrialization
the desire to recover territories lost in previous wars
58
Rule by a few
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Theocracy
59
Process in which large # of workers moved from the countryside to cities to work in factories
Free Enterprise
Cottage System
Moving
Urbanization
60
First Woman elected Prime Minister of Great Britain
Elizabeth I
Margaret Thatcher
Elizabeth II
Victoria
61
What influence did the American and French Revolutions have on Simon Bolivar?
led to the establish monarchial governments in Latin America
inspired him to end the foreign rule of Latin America
promoted the economic isolation of Latin America
encouraged him to promote religious freedom
62
The revolutionary movement led by Simón Bolívar was influenced by —
Adam Smith’s free-market principles
Karl Marx’s criticism of industrial society
ideas about government promoted during the Enlightenment
religious ideas introducedduring the Great Awakening
63
How did the Columbian Exchange most benefit Europeans?
reduced between competing religious groups
introduced new foodstuffs into Europe
introduced horses and other work animals into Europe
eliminated smallpox and measles from Europe
64
Which of the following characterized Joseph Stalin’s leadership of the Soviet Union?
Free elections, tolerance of opposition groups
theory of divine right, rule by elites
transfer of power, and cooperation between church and state
Censorship, government control of industry
65
Martin Luther’s posting of his Ninety-five Theses in 1517 led to —
beginning of the Crusades in the Middle East
emergence of absolute monarchies
decline in the authority of the Catholic Church
a decline in the expansion of overseas colonies
66
Which factor created favorable conditions for the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
An abundance of grain and livestock in southern Scotland
The presence of large oil reserves in the North Sea
Large deposits of iron and coal in England
A low rural population in central England
67
Which result of World War II led most directly to the beginning of the Cold War?
creation of Soviet-controlled regimes in Eastern Europe
creation of the Jewish state of Israel
formation of the U.N. to promote global development
trials of Nazi leaders for war crimes at Nuremberg
68
The Berlin Conference affected European imperialism in Africa by —
support the establishment of colonial spheres of influence
partnerships with local kingdoms to promote trade
develop guidelines to regulate joint stock trading companies
defend the rights of African citizens to participate in gov
69
One factor essential to the development of early civilizations was —
taking of an annual census
use of a standard medium of exchange
emergence of a distinct caste system
ability to produce surplus food
70
Created after WWII to ensure peace, prevent spread of disease, improve education, aid nations
Little League
League of Nations
United Nations
The Avengers
71
What is NOT a negative consequence of empire building
European military presence reduces local warfare
areas stripped of natural resouces
artificial boundaries combine rival groups or divides kin
diseases were introduced and killed many people
72
How did the scientific advances in Europe contribute to the start of the Industrial Revolution?
adopted a more experimental approach to improving production
Church leaders encourages business owners to take more risks
farmers learned how to predict weather conditions
Merchants developed the domestic system for producing goods
73
What is a social cause of empire building?
White Man's Burden
missionaries
Nationalism
New markets and raw materials
74
The rugged, mountainous geography of ancient Greece led to the development of
Absolute monarchies
Separate, independent city-states
Belief in one God
Extensive trade
75
Invented the steam engine
James Watt
Marie Curie
Louis Pastuer
James Hargreaves

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