What was an economic purpose of the medieval Manorial System in Europe?

To provide wealth for the nobles

Adam Smith advocated "laissez-faire", which implies

minimal government control of economy.

How did Hammurabi's Code and Draco's Code create unity and order in their civilizations?

By establishing a clear system of written laws

What was one result of European merchants trading along the Silk Road?

The diffusion of cultural ideas

Which statement best describes imperialism?

a policy of gaining colonies to establish new markets

Which development is most associated with the Industrial Revolution?

mass production of consumer goods

Which of these describes a result of the Columbian Exchange?

Introduction of smallpox to the Americas.

Which statement best describes militarism?

policy of maintaining a large armed force for agression

Which factor contributed to both the American and French Revolutions?

lack of fair representation in government

How did Mahatma Gandhi help achieve independence from Great Britain?

by promoting the use of passive resistance

Which aspect of the American Revolution most influenced South American independence movements?

the ability to overthrow a colonial power

How did the Great Schism in the Western Church affect medieval society?

It weakened the influence of the Church.

What impact did Peter the Great have on Russia?

He modernized the country by adopting western technologies

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1
What was an economic purpose of the medieval Manorial System in Europe?
To supply dowries for serfs
To provide taxes for monarchs
To provide wealth for the nobles
To ensure revenue for the Church
2
Which nations adopted a fascist system of government before WW2?
England and France
Russia and Japan
Poland and Lithuania
Italy and Germany
3
The period of heightened tension between democratic and communist countries is known as the
WW2
WW1
War in Iraq
Cold War
4
Which of the following features is not associated with Ancient Rome?
Use of columns and arches
The worshiping of cats
Invention of aqueducts
A senate to represent the people
5
Adam Smith advocated "laissez-faire", which implies
regulation by citizen commissions.
business cooperating with government agencies.
control by the working class.
minimal government control of economy.
6
How did Hammurabi's Code and Draco's Code create unity and order in their civilizations?
By requiring all citizens to train and serve as soldiers
By establishing a clear system of written laws
By creating a democratic form of government
By collecting taxes and providing public services
7
Which of the following civilizations believed in a caste system with untouchables at the bottom
Rome
Egypt
India
Greece
8
Which invention helped the spread of ideas and beliefs during the Renaissance and Reformation?
The astrolabe
The caravel
The compass
The Printing Press
9
Which document recognized the rights of the nobility in Medieval Europe?
The Magna Carta
The Mayflower Compact
The Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
10
The Industrial Revolution led to migration from
South America to Africa
coastal to mountainous regions
rural to urban areas
North America to Europe
11
Which policy did Neville Chamberlain adopt in 1939 as a response to Nazi aggression?
multileteralism
detente
brinkmanship
appeasement
12
What was one result of European merchants trading along the Silk Road?
The diffusion of cultural ideas
The expansion of democratic governments
The development of modern banking practices
The spread of map making skills
13
Which statement best describes imperialism?
the publication of information to promote citizen loyatly
a policy of gaining colonies to establish new markets
the glorification of military power by political leaders
a government's control over economic planning
14
What geological feature did most ancient civilizations develop near?
Rivers
Valleys
Volcanoes
Oceans
15
Which development is most associated with the Industrial Revolution?
long-distance distribution of luxury goods
widespread formation of craft guilds
global diffusion of mass culture
mass production of consumer goods
16
Which of these describes a result of the Columbian Exchange?
Introduction of gunpowder to Europe.
Introduction of the horse to Europe.
Introduction of the potato and corn to the Americas.
Introduction of smallpox to the Americas.
17
What Greek city-state is known for electing officials, serving on juries, and democracy?
Thebes
Sparta
Athens
Corinth
18
Which statement best describes militarism?
policy of requiring citizens to serve during a crisis
policy of maintaining a large armed force for agression
establishing a classless society through govt force
restricting the activity of the army when maintaining order
19
Which factor contributed to both the American and French Revolutions?
widespread poverty among the population
invasion by a foreign military power
resentment over differences among classes
lack of fair representation in government
20
What ancient civilization developed along the fertile crescent and means between two rivers?
Inca
Greece
Mesopotamia
India
21
Louis XIV's statement, "I am the state," is a reflection of which type of government?
a direct democracy
an absolute monarchy
an authoritarian oligarchy
a constitutional theocracy
22
How did Mahatma Gandhi help achieve independence from Great Britain?
By becoming a member of the British Parliament
by promoting the use of passive resistance
by introducing a resolution to the United Nations
by leading a revolutionary war
23
Which aspect of the American Revolution most influenced South American independence movements?
colonial alliances with Native Americans
British use of Hessian mercenary soldiers
the ability to borrow money to fight a war
the ability to overthrow a colonial power
24
How did the Great Schism in the Western Church affect medieval society?
It led to the decline of Feudalism
It advanced the Church's claims to secular power.
It weakened the influence of the Church.
It decreased the power of royal monarchies.
25
What impact did Peter the Great have on Russia?
He expanded the empire by establishing colonies in Africa.
He modernized the country by adopting western technologies
He isolated the empire by cutting off trade relationships.
He created a more democratic government.

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