The Sepoy Rebellion in India and the BoxerRebellion in China were similar in that both were

revolts against foreign influence

The major conflict between Palestinians and Jews in Palestine have centered around

the claim by both groups that is was their homeland

Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Treaty of Versailles?

Russia was required to pay the cost of damage done to Allies

Hammurabi's Code was an important legal achievement because it

was the first major collection of laws

The events that led to the overthrow of the Tsar in 1917 and Gorbachev resigning in 1991 show

Economiccrises often lead to political change

Martin Luther's "95 Theses" were a call for

reforms within the Roman Catholic Church

The destruction of the Berlin Wall in 1989 represented the

end of the Soviet domination of Eastern Europe

The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to

help rebuild war-torn Europe with lots of money

How was SALT of 1972 a departure from normal Cold War relations between US and USSR?

began a period of cooperation in terms of limiting missile #

Which of the following was a significant result of the French Revolution of 1789?

The French middle class gained more power.

What was the "spark" that ignited the start of World War I?

assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

Fascism in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s is best described as a

form of totalitarianism; glorified state above individuals

In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance Man?

He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist.

The Napoleonic Code was important because it

became the foundation of legal system of many Euro. nations

Which of the following conditions during the Industrial Revolution supported Karl Marx's ideas?

There were few wealthy businessmen while majority were poor.

Which statement best summarizes Plato's vision of an ideal government?

He supports democracy because all citizens may have a choice

What was a major effect of the Crusades on Europe?

Trade between Europe and Middle East was expanded

Why did Henry VIII establish the Church of England during the English Reformation?

The Pope refused to grant a divorce to the King.

How did the Industrial Revolution encourage Imperialism?

It created a need for raw materials and new markets.

How did the Scientific Revolution change thinking about the physical universe?

Scientists used observation and experimentation

How did the Opium War affect how the Chinese interacted with the West?

Forced China to open up trade to the West.

Which of the following was a contribution of both ancient Greece and the Roman Republic?

government based on democratic ideals

Which of the following was NOT discussed at war time conferences such as Yalta or Potsdam?

the use of the atomic bomb on Japan

TheTiananmen Square massacre in China was a reaction to

Students’ demand for rights andfreedom of expression

What is a common factor that contributed to the downfall of both the Inca and the Aztecs?

Spanish invasions, exposed to diseases and better weapons

Mohandas Gandhi is best known for his

use of passive resistance to achieve Indian independence

What factor did NOT lead to the success of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?

failure of the Third Estate to write a constitution

The tide of WW2 in the Russian theater turned in favor of the Russians when

Germans were surrounded & captured at battle of Stalingrad

Which statement best characterizes the period of apartheid in SouthAfrica?

racist ideas of ruling minority were adopted into laws

Which of the following best reflects Machiavelli's philosophies?

rulers should do whatever necessary to maintain power

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1
The Sepoy Rebellion in India and the BoxerRebellion in China were similar in that both were
nonviolent resistance efforts
revolutions against traditional monarchs
attempts to improve foreign trade
revolts against foreign influence
2
What is the vast global exchange between the Old World and the New World called?
the Food Network
the Columbian Exchange
mercantilism
globalization
3
The major conflict between Palestinians and Jews in Palestine have centered around
differences in religion
the role of the British in Palestine
the claim by both groups that is was their homeland
disagreements over borders
4
Who talked about "consent of governed," "right of revolution," and "natural rights?"
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Locke
Voltaire
5
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany was to pay reparations to the the Allies
Russia was required to pay the cost of damage done to Allies
Germany accepted sole responsibility for starting WWI
The League of Nations was established
6
The most lasting achievement of Alexander the Great was the
library in Alexandria, Egypt
spread of Greek culture
Macedonian dynasty
unity of his empire
7
The Code of Justinian later served as the basis for most
African trade agreements
Indian religious ceremonies
European legal systems
Chinese government principles
8
Hammurabi's Code was an important legal achievement because it
rejected the principle of "an eye for an eye"
treated men and women as equals
was the first major collection of laws
ended capital punishment
9
The Jesuits are associated with
attempts to spread the Catholic faith
all are correct
setting up schools to teach Humanist & Catholic beliefs
sending out missionaries to Asia, Africa, & the Americas
10
Which of the following was not a new military technology used for the first time in WWI?
airplanes
poisonous gas
machine guns
atomic bomb
11
The events that led to the overthrow of the Tsar in 1917 and Gorbachev resigning in 1991 show
Russiais an ethically unified nation
Internationalconflicts often strengthen the power of leaders
Russianabsolutism continued into the 1990s
Economiccrises often lead to political change
12
Martin Luther's "95 Theses" were a call for
greater Papal authority
religious revolts against the German princes
reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
Crusades to spread Christianity
13
The destruction of the Berlin Wall in 1989 represented the
declining power of NATO
collapse of the European Union
fall of the Weimar Republic
end of the Soviet domination of Eastern Europe
14
The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to
help rebuild war-torn Europe with lots of money
discourage communism in western Europe
avoid mistakes the Versailles Treaty made
all are correct
15
How was SALT of 1972 a departure from normal Cold War relations between US and USSR?
began a period of cooperation in terms of limiting missile #
It began a period of espionage that increased tensions.
marked immediate escalation of arms race
It marked the end of Cold War & breakup of USSR
16
Which of the following was a significant result of the French Revolution of 1789?
The Roman Catholic Church increased its power & wealth.
It achieved its goal of establishing peace & justice for all
The revolution had little impact outside of France.
The French middle class gained more power.
17
What was the "spark" that ignited the start of World War I?
U.S. interception of Zimmerman telegram
assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
Napoleon's defeat at Battle of Waterloo
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
18
Fascism in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s is best described as a
demonstration of laissez-faire capitalism
type of economic system that stressed a classless society
set of humanist ideas that emphasized worth of individuals
form of totalitarianism; glorified state above individuals
19
Which of the following is NOT an example of detente?
SALT I and II
Cuban Missile Crisis
Nixon visited Communist China and the USSR
tensions between US and USSR decreased
20
In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance Man?
He painted the famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
He lived in France during the 1500s when art flourished
He was the first to use color in religious paintings
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist.
21
The Napoleonic Code was important because it
ended the French Revolution
established Napoleon as Emperor of France
created code of discipline for military officers in Europe
became the foundation of legal system of many Euro. nations
22
Which of the following conditions during the Industrial Revolution supported Karl Marx's ideas?
More material goods were available and they were affordable
People were no longer threatened by famine.
There were few wealthy businessmen while majority were poor.
People left the countryside and moved to the cities.
23
Which statement best summarizes Plato's vision of an ideal government?
He supports a theocracy due to the importance of religion
He rejects an autocracy there should not be a sole ruler
He rejects democracy & proposes a ruler with total authority
He supports democracy because all citizens may have a choice
24
What was a major effect of the Crusades on Europe?
Islamic influence dominated Europe
Europeans maintained a lasting control over Middle East
all are correct
Trade between Europe and Middle East was expanded
25
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
Isaac Newton
Thomas Edison
Sebastian Bach
26
Which event was NOT a factor that set off widespread revolts in Latin America in early 1800s?
the American Revolution
the French Revolution
Napoleon's invasion of Spain
uprisings in the Balkans
27
Why did Henry VIII establish the Church of England during the English Reformation?
The Pope fined the King for immoral behavior.
The Queen was arrested and beheaded.
The Pope refused to grant a divorce to the King.
Luther convinced the King that the Church was corrupt
28
How did the Industrial Revolution encourage Imperialism?
It made westerners feel obligated to improve human species.
It made Europeans feel sorry for their "little brothers."
It created a need for raw materials and new markets.
It created a need for land.
29
How did the Scientific Revolution change thinking about the physical universe?
Scientists relied on religious teachings to prove theories.
Scientists now based theories on writings of Ancient Greeks.
Scientists used observation and experimentation
Scientists now used common sense to guide their theories.
30
The creation of Israel in 1948 led to an ongoing conflict between the Jewish people and the
Russian Bolsheviks
Ottoman Turks
Palestinians
Balkan Serbs
31
Which empire ensured the survival of Christianity when Europe was too weak to do so?
Byzantine
Hellenistic
Mongol
Ottoman
32
How did the Opium War affect how the Chinese interacted with the West?
They expanded Shintoism and Buddhism to the West.
forced China to close off trade to the West
Expanded Protestant Christianity to China
Forced China to open up trade to the West.
33
Which of the following groups finally conquered the Byzantine Empire?
Arabs
Ottoman Turks
German Christians
Seljuk Turks
34
Which of the following was a contribution of both ancient Greece and the Roman Republic?
government based on democratic ideals
scientific method of inquiry
modernization of roadways
systems of agricultural irrigation
35
Which of the following was NOT discussed at war time conferences such as Yalta or Potsdam?
establishment of the United Nations
division and governing of Germany
future government of Poland
the use of the atomic bomb on Japan
36
TheTiananmen Square massacre in China was a reaction to
China's decision to seek western investors
Britain's decision to return Hong Kong to China
Deng Xiaoping's plan to revive the Cultural Revolution
Students’ demand for rights andfreedom of expression
37
What is a common factor that contributed to the downfall of both the Inca and the Aztecs?
Spanish invasions, exposed to diseases and better weapons
British invasions exposed them to disease and better weapons
Peaceful ways, left them unprepared for invading forces
Mysterious disappearance with no historical record
38
Mohandas Gandhi is best known for his
desire to establish an Islamic nation
use of passive resistance to achieve Indian independence
encouragement of violence to end British rule
opposition to Hindus holding political office
39
What factor did NOT lead to the success of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?
failure of the Third Estate to write a constitution
food shortages and famine
excessive loss of lives during WWI
the Tsar's refusal to allow democratic reform
40
The tide of WW2 in the Russian theater turned in favor of the Russians when
Germans mutinied & abandoned the siege of Leningrad
Germans were beaten by Russians in Poland
Germans were surrounded & captured at battle of Stalingrad
Hitler refused to send supplies to Germans near Moscow
41
The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement about
Whether or not Muhammad was a god
choosing Muhammad's successor
the role of women in Islam
designating Mecca as a holy city
42
Which of the following is a legacy of the Phoenicians?
cuneiform
hieroglyphics
runes
the alphabet
43
Which statement best characterizes the period of apartheid in SouthAfrica?
the Boers attempted to conquer Nigeria
racist ideas of ruling minority were adopted into laws
French was declared the official language of the nation
the majority of thepopulation had the right to vote
44
Feudal relationships defined land ownership and protection agreements between
serfs and peasants
merchants and serfs
lords and vassals
kings and queens
45
Suleyman, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Peter the Great, King Louis XIV are all examples of what?
absolutism
scientific theory
natural rights
mercantilism
46
What three nations were a part of the Axis powers in World War 2?
Germany, Italy, USSR
US, Great Britain, USSR
Japan, China, Germany
Germany, Italy, Japan
47
This group led the revolt against France in Haiti.
Creoles
Peninsulares
Slaves
Mulattoes
48
Which of the following best reflects Machiavelli's philosophies?
rulers should do whatever necessary to maintain power
free elections are best way to select rulers
rulers should respect rights and freedoms of its subjects
monarchs should only be allowed to rule for 20 years
49
The development of OPEC and the WTO are both an example of what modern phenomenon?
Internationalism
Terrorism
Globalization
Nationalism
50
Which leader was assassinated on 15th of March, 44 B.C.?
Marc Antony
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
Marcus Aurelius

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