West and the World

When was the "scramble for Africa?"

Which demographer theorized that food supplies would always grow more slowly than population?

Which European country was at least partly ruled by a Muslim Empire for almost 800 years?

What would a Mercantilist believe about the nature of wealth?

Which of these developed technology that helped helped spread the ideas of Martin Luther?

Which Italian city was dominated by the Medici family and became a centre of Renaissance art?

Which philosopher stated that change is driven by conflict over economic inequality?

In what year did India gain its independence from Britain?

Bonfire night and the burning of Guy Fawkes effigies are associated with which historic event?

The transfer of once-common land into private hands was expedited by which set of English laws?

The Mau Mau Rebellion happened in which country against which ruling power?

What two major religious groups fought during the 30 Years War?

Which 18th century European conflict included fighting in Europe, North America, and Asia?

Which of the following countries came to dominate the spice trade in the 17th century?

Which royal couple financed the expedition of Christopher Columbus?

With which philosopher would one most closely associate the Enlightenment?

Who became Lord Protector of England following the execution of Charles I?

The Edicts of Nantes and Fontainebleau dealt with which group of people?

What was the "Year of Revolutions?"

Which French leader unwittingly played a role in the unification of Germany?

Which of the following is a decisive event in the movement towards Irish independence?

What term describes the belief that God has predetermined and is responsible for all events?

Who killed Marat?

Which of the following was not a new feature of art in the Renaissance?

Which is an infamous example of the senseless destruction characteristic of the 30 Years War?

Germaine Greer, Naomi Wolf, and Betty Friedan are associated with which type of philosophy?

King Leopold of which country ruled the Congo?

People of the Renaissance looked toward which ancient civilizations for inspiration?

The Napoleonic Wars came to a conclusion with a peace congress in which city?

What were followers of Calvinism called in England?

Which monarch was responsible for the beginning of the Reformation in England?

Who became the king of England after the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688?

Which of these philosophers is most closely associated with Post-colonialism?

The flying shuttle and water frame are associated with which industry?

Which of the following was a Chinese Nationalist leader?

The pope divided the new world between which two countries with the Treaty of Tordesillas?

The Defenestration of Prague is one of the causes of which European conflict?

With which leader would one most associate non-violent resistance?

Which of the following was the earliest to develop a European overseas trading empire?

The Dutch East Indies, including the "Spice Islands," are today part of which modern country?

Marquis Pombal used enlightened ideas to rebuild which city after the earthquake of 1755?

Which of the following refers to a movement that played a role in the unification of Italy?

With which revolution would one associate the leaders Dessaline and l'Ouverture?

Who said human societies need a "Leviathan" to keep them in line with overawing power?

Which of the following countries resisted free trade with Europe until the 1800s?