The study of World History demonstrates that

inter-regional issues have always had effect peoples' lives

Which of the following statements about the dynastic cycle in China is true?

It provided a justification for the transfer of power.

Which MOST contributed to the decrease of natives in the Spanish colonies of the America?

the introduction of new disease pathogens like smallpox

Which of the following best illustrates the meaning of Voltaire's quote?

All people have the right to freely express themselves.

Why did the First and Second Estates oppose change in pre-Revolutionary France?

They held most of the political power & paid the least taxes

Which of the following was NOT a reason that allowed England to INDUSTRIALIZE first?

Confucian principles that stressed hard work and sacrifice

The quote below demonstrates that imperialism...

intensified rivalries among European nations.

The above quote best demonstrates that

revolutionary ideals existed in the Americas.

Which of the following ideas was supported by many Enlightenment philosophers?

Government should serve the interests of the people first.

Why did humanism become a dominant part of Renaissance thought?

Use Greek & Roman learning to understand the individual self

Which of the following was NOT an underlying cause of the Russian Revolution?

geographic size and extremes of climate

What impact did economic conditions like the ones shown above have on Germany, Italy and Japan?

Each nation turned to totalitarianism

The Boxer Rebellion demonstrated that...

there was strong resistance to European control of China.

Which of the following was NOT a goal of unions during the Industrial Revolution?

decrease in government regulations

The Protestant Reformation was a major challenge to the...

policies and power of the Catholic Church.

The quote below demonstrates that imperialism...

intensified rivalries among European nations.

The quote below reflects the beliefs of...

Mohandas Gandhi when seeking independence from Great Britain

Which of the following best describes the impact cultural diffusion on the West African empires

The empires were enriched by Islamic beliefs and traditions.

This event BEST relates to which of the following historical movements?

Nationalism & new nation-states post Napoleonic Wars.

Which of the following BEST describes the "Final Solution" phase of the Holocaust?

Holocaust was the last stage of Germany's policy of genocide

Which of the following best describes the "Cold War"?

A period of tensions between Soviet Union and United States

Which of the following was a result of communist rule in China?

European influence in China decreased.

The 20th century saw the two most deadly wars in history because...

advances in military technology led to high casualty rates.

(Bonus Not On the Test) What is the best selling book of all time.

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

Which of the following does NOT describe a result of World War II in Europe and Asia?

Japan enlarged its sphere of influence.

Which of the following was a result of the Berlin Conference?

Europeans establish guidelines for shared control of Africa

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1
The study of World History demonstrates that
inter-regional issues have always had effect peoples' lives
terrorism is the most common method to change governments.
nations must be self-sufficient in order to be powerful.
some day there will be an end to armed conflict.
2
Which of the following statements about the dynastic cycle in China is true?
It provided open communication between ruler and subjects.
It allowed cultural diffusion with surrounding countries.
It provided a justification for the transfer of power.
It allowed the economy to flourish in times of trouble.
3
Which action was taken by nations that sought the end of South African apartheid?
economic sanctions
colonization
threats of war
naval blockades
4
Which MOST contributed to the decrease of natives in the Spanish colonies of the America?
the introduction of new crops like tobacco
the introduction of new military technology like gunpowder
the introduction of new foods like carrots and wheat
the introduction of new disease pathogens like smallpox
5
Which of the following best illustrates the meaning of Voltaire's quote?
People who freely express their opinion should be killed
Voltaire wanted to start a military revolution in Europe.
Voltaire felt that the punishment should fit the crime
All people have the right to freely express themselves.
6
Why did the First and Second Estates oppose change in pre-Revolutionary France?
represented a minority of the population paid the most taxes
owned least amount of the land were majority of population
They held most of the political power & paid the least taxes
represented majority of the population paid the most taxes
7
Which underlying cause of World War I is described in the passage below?
totalitarianism
nationalism
militarism
imperialism
8
Which of the following was NOT a reason that allowed England to INDUSTRIALIZE first?
Confucian principles that stressed hard work and sacrifice
empire with access to natural resources & raw materials.
banking industry that provided loans for new industries
A flexible government that was more open to new ideas.
9
The quote below demonstrates that imperialism...
was not supported by religious institutions.
provided opportunities for poor people.
intensified rivalries among European nations.
threatened the industrial growth of European nations.
10
The above quote best demonstrates that
European authority over American colonies was absolute.
revolutionary ideals existed in the Americas.
vassals resisted absolute authority during the Renaissance.
Africans successfully resisted during the Middle Passage.
11
Which of the following ideas was supported by many Enlightenment philosophers?
Kings should have total control over their subjects.
Government should serve the interests of the people first.
Laws should be different for upper and lower social classes.
Laws should be only based on religious doctrine.
12
Why did humanism become a dominant part of Renaissance thought?
Art & literature of Middle Ages express religion values only
Europeans were dissatisfied with leadership & rebelled
The church continued to dominate daily life in Europe.
Use Greek & Roman learning to understand the individual self
13
The Global Silver Trade (shown below) was a DIRECT result of what major historical event?
The Industrial Revolution
The Columbian Exchange
The Crusades
The Great Depression
14
Last Bonus - Who is this guy
Larry Hogan
Bill Murray
kim jong un
Byron Fluffypants
15
Which of the following was NOT an underlying cause of the Russian Revolution?
debt, excessive taxes, and poverty
a weak ineffective central ruler
unfair distribution of goods and services
geographic size and extremes of climate
16
What impact did economic conditions like the ones shown above have on Germany, Italy and Japan?
Each nation turned to religious monarchs for guidance.
Each nation turned to totalitarianism
Each nation elected Presidents that preserved citizen rights
Each nation embraced Communism as alternative to Capitalism
17
The Boxer Rebellion demonstrated that...
Europeans could be forced to respect Chinese laws.
Europeans would fight to protect Chinese independence.
there was strong resistance to European control of China.
there was Chinese support for democratic form of government.
18
Which of the following reasons was NOT a motivation for early European exploration?
increased wealth and power
fear of Mongolian invasions
desire to spread Christianity
advanced maritime technology
19
Which of the following was NOT a goal of unions during the Industrial Revolution?
decrease in government regulations
limited working hours
increase in daily wages
improved working conditions
20
The Protestant Reformation was a major challenge to the...
caste system in India.
rules of the Three Estates in France
policies and power of the Catholic Church.
authority of the King of England.
21
Which form of imperialism best describes European control of China in the nineteenth century?
spheres of influence
colony
economic imperialism
protectorate
22
The quote below demonstrates that imperialism...
threatened the industrial growth of European nations.
provided opportunities for poor people.
intensified rivalries among European nations.
was not supported by religious institutions.
23
The quote below reflects the beliefs of...
Winston Churchill when seeking victory in World War II.
Mansa Musa when seeking to expand trading opportunities.
Mohandas Gandhi when seeking independence from Great Britain
Joseph Stalin when seeking to win the Cold War.
24
Which of the following best describes the impact cultural diffusion on the West African empires
The empires were enriched by Islamic beliefs and traditions.
Long periods of peace made trans-Saharan trade unnecessary
Constant warfare caused long-term economic instability.
The empires gradually accepted European customs and beliefs.
25
This event BEST relates to which of the following historical movements?
Communism & the establishment of one-party rule-USSR & China
Mercantilism and creation of global economies after 1492 CE
Nationalism & new nation-states post Napoleonic Wars.
Imperialism and the Europe conquest of Africa after 1860 CE.
26
Which of the following BEST describes the "Final Solution" phase of the Holocaust?
Holocaust was designed to force Jews to move to Palestine
The Holocaust was a German response to the Armenian genocide
Holocaust was the last stage of Germany's policy of genocide
Holocaust was a spontaneous eruption of violence at Jews
27
Which of the following best describes the "Cold War"?
A period of tensions between Soviet Union and United States
A period of below normal temperatures that affected politics
An agency of a peacekeeping called the United Nations
Military engagement between the Soviet Union & Great Britain
28
Which of the following was a result of communist rule in China?
Women were assigned more traditional roles.
European influence in China decreased.
The Chinese standard of living equaled that in Europe.
Peasants supporting the government were given estates.
29
The 20th century saw the two most deadly wars in history because...
there was no clear dividing line between armies.
there were areas that no nation wanted to own.
advances in military technology led to high casualty rates.
political claims were being ignored in former colonies.
30
(Bonus Not On the Test) What is the best selling book of all time.
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
Books stupid.Only losers, weirdos and my future boss reads
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowlings
31
Which of the following does NOT describe a result of World War II in Europe and Asia?
The Soviet Union emerged as a world power.
European countries lost control over colonies.
Japan enlarged its sphere of influence.
There was catastrophic loss of civilian lives.
32
(Bonus Not On the Test) Who is the Lieutenant Governor of Maryland?
Donald Trump
Boyd Rutherford.
Ted Cruz
Larry Hogan
33
Which of the following was a result of the Berlin Conference?
Europeans view Africa as a group of independent nations
Europeans establish guidelines for shared control of Africa
Africa was destroyed by multi-national European army.
Great Britain assumed sole control over all of Africa.

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