What is the main idea of this 1998 cartoon?

Russia is having difficulty changing communism to capitalism

To achieve the degree of development shown, the Aztecs first had to

establish an organized government and specialized work force

Based on the information provided by this map and graph, which statement is most accurate?

women have been natl leaders in nearly every world region

What is the major reason the cities of Babylon, Harappa, Kiev became centers of civilization?

river valley trade made them key econ areas

The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because

farming led to settled communities

What additional evidence would best support the argument in this passage?

growth in gross domestic product for some African countries

A comparison of the French Rev [1789] and the Russian Rev [1917] illustrates that

pol and econ inequalities lead to demands for change

Which change is most closely associated with Peter the Great of Russia?

westernization and modernization of the country

What is the main idea of this cartoon?

Haiti has been facing serious problems before the earthquake

The primary purpose of both the Suez and the Panama canals was to

decrease the distance of trade routes

What was one effect of the expansion of Islam between 632 and 750?

a single centralized authority governed the Med Sea to Indus

What was an economic result of the Columbian exchange?

development of a European-dominated global trade network

By the late 1500's the Ottoman Empire governed an area that extended from

southwestern Asia to Eastern Europe and Northern Africa

The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto and animism stress

harmony with nature to live in peace

What was a final outcome of the Crusades?

Jerusalem remained under control of the Muslims

Which statement about the Bubonic Plague in the 14th c is most accurate?

the death toll from plague led to labor shortages

The Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai were all able to achieve golden ages in part because of

control of trans-Saharan trade routes

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written in response to

atrocities committed during WW2

Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?

developing a writing system using cuneiform

Based on these excerpts, which action would most likely be supported by Olympe de Gouges?

expanding the definition of equality

What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?

The Medit. location of these city-states encouraged trade

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1
The cartoonist is commenting on international politics immediately after which conflict?
WW2
Napoleonic Wars
WW1
the Cold War
2
A goal of the Sepoy Rebellion and the Zulu Resistance was to
establish theocratic govt
end foreign control
divide their country
oppose natl movements
3
During the 1930's, Japan's policy of imperialism was primarily driven by
a determination to spread Zen Buddhism
revenge for the bombings of its cities
a desire to retain its traditional values
the need for natural resources
4
Which two major regions were directly connected by the Silk Road?
Asia and Africa
Asia and Europe
Central America and Africa
Europe and South America
5
What is the main idea of this 1998 cartoon?
Russia is having difficulty changing communism to capitalism
The US is successfully directing Russia's economic changes
Most Russians support a return to communism
The Russian govt has failed to maintain order
6
Historians rely on primary sources because these sources
provide eyewitness accounts
have the approval of religious authorities
are more detailed
establish rules for writing history
7
To achieve the degree of development shown, the Aztecs first had to
establish an organized government and specialized work force
adopt advanced engineering techniques diffused from Europe
use domesticated animals to assist in agriculture
invent wheeled vehicles to move construction materials
8
Which of these technological innovations was developed first?
steam engine
caravel
wooden plow
gunpowder
9
Based on the information provided by this map and graph, which statement is most accurate?
women have gained leadership positions only in Western Democ
women have been natl leaders in nearly every world region
Political power of women had declined since 1960's
women national leaders have dominated Africa
10
What is the major reason the cities of Babylon, Harappa, Kiev became centers of civilization?
river valley trade made them key econ areas
direct access to the ocean made them pilgrimage sites
their locations neat mountains made them gateways
their control of straits made them powerful
11
Which pair of countries is most affected by monsoons?
Cuba and Afghanistan
Ghana and Argentina
Algeria and Turkey
India and China
12
The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because
cave paintings recorded the activities of nomadic groups
farming led to settled communities
people started using animal skins for clothing
copper was first used to improve stone tools
13
All of these policies are associated with
Chile
Italy
China
India
14
What additional evidence would best support the argument in this passage?
continously high inflation rates throughout
a rise in poverty rates for most African countries
growth in gross domestic product for some African countries
increases in the mortality rate of African children
15
A comparison of the French Rev [1789] and the Russian Rev [1917] illustrates that
revs are based on a single grievance
dem govt generally result from revolution
pol and econ inequalities lead to demands for change
privatization eventually leads to class struggle
16
Which change is most closely associated with Peter the Great of Russia?
establishment of Moscow as the capital city
extension of Russia's borders to the N Caucuses and Ukraine
emancipation of the serfs on private estates
westernization and modernization of the country
17
What is the main idea of this cartoon?
After the earthquake the govt responded quickly
the 2010 earthquake brought financial relief
Haiti has been facing serious problems before the earthquake
Although the earthquake had massive damage few were injured
18
The Futurist magazine article "Can Minority Languages be Saved?" best suggests the conflict of
liberty vs dictatorship
religion vs secularism
productivity vs income
globalization vs diversity
19
The primary purpose of both the Suez and the Panama canals was to
limit the slave trade
control immigration to the colonies
expand irrigation systems
decrease the distance of trade routes
20
What was one effect of the expansion of Islam between 632 and 750?
a majority of the western European population converted
a single centralized authority governed the Med Sea to Indus
cultural and commercial connections were established
armed conquest was forbidden
21
In which region are most member-nations of OPEC located?
East Asia
Latin America
Europe
Middle East
22
What was an economic result of the Columbian exchange?
introduction of slash and burn farming in the Americas
establishment of a feudal land system in Europe
creation of the Hanseatic League
development of a European-dominated global trade network
23
Which period is most directly associated with these events?
Scientific Revolution
Protestant Reformation
Industrial Revolution
Early Middle Ages
24
By the late 1500's the Ottoman Empire governed an area that extended from
southwestern Asia to Eastern Europe and Northern Africa
Arabian peninsula across N Africa and into Southern Spain
Mongolia across central Asian kingdoms
the Indian subcontinent to the Straits of Malacca
25
The primary purpose of Joseph Stalin's five-year plans was to
limit the wealth of the upper class
increase the production of consumer goods
limit immigration of ethnic minorities
increase ag and indust output
26
The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto and animism stress
proper behavior to maintain social order
harmony with nature to live in peace
acceptance of monotheism to achieve salvation
obedience to caste rules to achieve moksha
27
Which term is defined as land grants and taxation policies used in colonial LA by the Spanish?
encomienda system
mercantilism
Middle Passage
capitalism
28
What was a final outcome of the Crusades?
Jerusalem remained under control of the Muslims
The pope became the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church
The Seljuk Turks conquered Spain
Charlemagne established the Frankish kingdom
29
This 1852 drawing most likely would have been used to argue for improvements in
workhouse rules
factory conditions
suffrage laws
sanitation regulations
30
Which statement about the Bubonic Plague in the 14th c is most accurate?
the death toll from plague led to labor shortages
trade between Europe and Asia stopped before plague began
advances in medicine halted the spread of plague
improved sanitation systems eliminated the plague threat
31
Censorship, a one party dictatorship and replacement of religious ideals are characteristics of
totalitarian govt
democratic govt
parliamentary system
limited monarchy
32
The Armenian massacre [1910] and forced famine in the Ukraine [1930] are examples of
human rights violations
international terrorism
religious conflicts
guerrilla warfare
33
Which heading best completes the partial outline?
Age if Absolutism
Congress of Vienna
Unification of Germany
Scramble for Africa
34
The 20th c term Green Revolution refers to significant advancements made in the field of
electronic communication
zero population growth
food production
biological warfare
35
The Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai were all able to achieve golden ages in part because of
reliance on sugar plantations in the Niger delta
ability to use the natural harbors on the Atlantic coast
control of trans-Saharan trade routes
discovery of oil reserves in the Gulf of Guinea
36
This cartoonist is suggesting the League of Nations will fail because
France and England control the keystone
the US has not become a member
the US is relying too much on England and Italy for support
England and Italy fo no want help from Belgium and France
37
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written in response to
atrocities committed during WW2
the burning of Hutu homes in Rwanda
demands for better treatment of LA peasants in Guatamala
forced migration of city people under the Khmer Rouge
38
Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?
developing a writing system using cuneiform
establishing representative democracies
constructing Hindu temples
building floating gardens to grow corn
39
Based on these excerpts, which action would most likely be supported by Olympe de Gouges?
creating more radical military strategies
restricting access to education
executing the king
expanding the definition of equality
40
What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?
Favorable climate of Italy led to reliance on agriculture
The Rhine River provided power to industries
The Alps isolated these city-states from the rest of Europe
The Medit. location of these city-states encouraged trade

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