What was one of the political effects of the European discovery of the New World?

Most of North and South America was colonized by Europeans

Why was Leonardo da Vinci considered to be a "Renaissance Man?"

He had a wide knowledge of many subjects and was talented

What was one result of the Bolshevik's rise to power in Russia after WWI?

Private ownership of property was no longer allowed

Which belief gave power to Nazism in Germany?

Belief that Germany had not really been defeated in WWI

What kind of government did Enlightenment thinkers think was best?

Separation of Powers into Multiple Branches

Why did the Treaty of Versailles insist that Germany de-militarize?

To prevent another war from occurring

Why was the Haitian Revolution different than any other revolution that happened at that time?

The Haitian Revolution was a slave revolt

What effect did the Great Depression have on the rise of fascism and communism in Europe?

It strengthened it because people wanted a strong govt.

Why does urbanization tend to occur as a result of industrialization?

People moved to the cities for jobs

Why did many employers want to hire women and children rather than men to work in factories?

Employers could pay women and children less

What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?

A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power

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1
Who came to power in France after the Reign of Terror and set up a large Empire?
Jean Valjean
Napoleon
Robespierre
Julius Caesar
2
What was one of the political effects of the European discovery of the New World?
The Europeans established democracies in the New World
Countries in Europe became more politically stable
North and South America became a world superpower
Most of North and South America was colonized by Europeans
3
Why was Leonardo da Vinci considered to be a "Renaissance Man?"
He was critical of all the Renaissance ideas
He started a university and taught many famous artists
He had a wide knowledge of many subjects and was talented
He was the first person born during the Renaissance
4
Why were the Conquistadors able to wipe out many Native American tribes so easily?
Natives emigrated to Europe and Asia
Exposure to European diseases
Widespread famine and starvation
There were many natural disasters at that time
5
What was one result of the Bolshevik's rise to power in Russia after WWI?
Private ownership of property was no longer allowed
Citizens were given more political rights
A democratic form of government was established
Czar Nicholas II was reinstated as the ruler of Russia
6
Which of the following is an economic system where people run their businesses privately?
Capitalism
Socialism
Mercantilism
Feudalism
7
Who is known for sculpting David, La Pieta, and painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Donatello
Leonardo da Vinci
Raphael
Michaelangelo
8
When the population of Native Americans decreased who did the Europeans begin to use as labor?
Spanish and Portuguese sailors
No new labor force was needed
African slaves
New and undiscovered Native American tribes
9
Which belief gave power to Nazism in Germany?
Belief that democracy was unfair to the working class
Belief that a fascist government would eliminate crime
Belief that all races of the world deserved equal rights
Belief that Germany had not really been defeated in WWI
10
What term is used to describe the journey of African slaves across the Atlantic Ocean?
The Long Passage
The Great Passage
The Northwest Passage
The Middle Passage
11
What kind of government did Enlightenment thinkers think was best?
Separation of Powers into Multiple Branches
Leadership by a President not a King
A government that is run by a small group of people
A government with multiple political parties
12
Who reunited Germany under the policies of realpolitik?
Frederick the Great
Otto von Bismarck
Wihlem I
Paul von Hindenburg
13
Why did the Treaty of Versailles insist that Germany de-militarize?
To place responsibility for WWI on France
To share military technology between countries
To ensure military readiness for WWII
To prevent another war from occurring
14
Why was the Haitian Revolution different than any other revolution that happened at that time?
The Haitian Revolution overthrew an Emperor
The Haitian Revolution was not successful
The Haitian Revolution did not involve European powers
The Haitian Revolution was a slave revolt
15
Which revolution created the first nation that had gained independence from a European power?
Haitian Revolution
Mexican Revolution
American Revolution
Russian Revolution
16
What effect did the Great Depression have on the rise of fascism and communism in Europe?
It weakened it because it couldn't stop the Great Depression
It strengthened it because people wanted a strong govt.
It strengthened it because people wanted to fight new wars
It weakened it because people wanted a democracy
17
Why does urbanization tend to occur as a result of industrialization?
People moved to the cities for jobs
People wanted to stay on their farms
People wanted to develop colonies
Factory work was too hard for people to handle
18
Why did many employers want to hire women and children rather than men to work in factories?
Employers could pay women and children less
Men were farmers and did not need factory jobs
Women and children were skilled workers
Children were a burden at home and needed work
19
What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?
A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power
A ruler should follow all the teachings of the Pope
A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness
A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible
20
What is the method of manufacturing that brings workers and machines into a single workplace?
Assembly Line
Factory System
Cottage Industry
Domestic System

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