World History EOC Review 2015

Which event caused the policy of appeasement to be viewed as a failure?

Who led the Hebrews in their flight from slavery in Egypt?

The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of

Montesquieu's "Spirit of Laws" emphasized the importance of

Which geographical barrier existed between West African kingdoms and the Muslim Empire?

The European policy of mercantilism led to increased

Muslims believe that one should pray five times a day facing

All of the following are examples of the growth of power by the Catholic Church EXCEPT

During which era did Petrarch create his works?

How were the United States and the Soviet Union described after World War II?

The new ideas of the Scientific Revolution gave Europeans a new way to

Compared to Renaissance art, medieval art was more focused on

Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by

In the 14th century, the bubonic plague was spread from Asia into Africa and Europe by

All of the following represents proxy war between the U.S and Soviets EXCEPT

The Mayan pyramid at Chichen Itza was associated with 

Louis XIV strengthened the power of the monarchy in France by

The concept of divine right was important to absolute monarchs because it

The monotheistic belief that Jesus was the son and incarnation of God reflects

Which of the following emphasized the preventing of communism from spreading in the 1950's?

The Berlin Conference is most closely associated with the colonialization of 

During the Enlightenment age, this ruler abolished torture and enforced religious tollerance

Correctly identify the Axis and Allied Powers in WWII:

Which was not a purpose of Christian monasteries during the Middle Ages?

Which geographic factor best explains China's ability to influence Japanese culture?

The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is that

The primary goal in the "Arms race" during the cold was was to gain more

Which statement best describes the effects of the Industrial Revolution?

Which city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire until the Ottoman conquest?

Scandinavians who invaded Europe were called

Which person is most associated with the Renaissance?

Which word best describes the ideas of the Enlightenment?

Which characteristic was shared by the Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs?

Adam Smith's laissez-faire theories are most closely associated with

What was an effect of the trans-Atlantic slave trade on Africa between 1500 and 1800?

What was one reason the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain?

A response to growing European influence in China was the

The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by

The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the

The rise of ant-foreign sentiment led to an attack on foreign visitors in China in 1900

Feudal relationships defined land ownership agreements between 

What was a major effect of the Crusades on Europe?

The city of Constantinople was renamed Istanbul to

Which language helped trade and stimulated intellectual activity in the Muslim Empire?

Mecca and Medina are two cities most important to 

The Hagia Sofia in modern day Turkey, but created during the Byzantine Empire blended

What was the main role of serfs in the feudal system?

What event inspired independence movements in Spanish and Portuguese colonies in the 1800s?

Which geographic factor was most important to the growth of the Byzantine empire?

How did the apostle Paul aid in spreading Christianity?

Which leader was responsible for the Communist Revolution in China?

Which event helped spread Islam in Africa?

The Columbian Exchange is best explained as the

What was one concern with both the Korean War and the Vietnam War?

Which was one effect of England's Act of Supremacy?

What goal did Joseph Stalin establish for the Soviet Union?

Which early empire created roads and bridges to maintain communication between villages? 

Which nearby civilization strongly influenced Japan's cultural development?

Who developed the printing press to help spread new ideas during the Renaissance?

What was a key cause for the rise of fascism in nations such as Italy and Germany?

Which of the following was a result of the Holocaust?

The rise of nationalism and the belief in a master race led to which of the following?

Which military tactic did the Nazis use in the blitz on Great Britain?

Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?

The Code of Justinian served as the basis for most

Which characteristic describes early followers of Islam?

The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was over differing opinions on

After WWII, the U.S. supported the people's right to choose leaders in their countries, called

Which of these happened in 1939 before the Fall of France in 1940?

Which of the following was created during the Renaissance?

Which organization's member states were "behind the Iron Curtain" after World War II?

Britain had a rise in unemployed farmers during Industrialization because of 

In "The Prince", Machiavelli's political writings supported the idea of

Why were the Spanish interested in the Incan Empire?

Silk, paper, and porcelain goods first came from which civilization?

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed between

What distinguishes developed nations from developing nations?

Which city is important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

This event was a result of the anger of the Chinese towards Britain when it came to trading

How did Justinian expand the Byzantine Empire?