When the Portuguese first became involved in the slave trade

They were interested primarily in gold and spices

Were a reaction against the insecurities of the nuclear age

Developed banking institutions from mulitcultural contacts

During the Postclassical Era, Islam

Spread rapidly thanks in large part to merchants

The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment

Both held that reason could be used to improve humanity

Oversaw a flourishing of cultural achievement

Compared to the Eastern Hemisphere, early agriculture in the Americas

Began later than in the Eastern Hemisphere

Efforts at industrialization in Russia and Japan were similar in that

Both began in the early 19th century

Was eased by the decline of the Mughal Empire

The decline in Han China

Witnessed Daoism rather than Confucianisn gaining popularity

The declining years of the Qing dynasty saw

The increasing influence of foreign nations

Produced art & architecture that reflected syncretism

Which of the following is true concerning the status of religion in the 20th c.?

European church membership declined significantly

By the 21st c., almost all women across the globe

Had been granted the right to vote

Evolved to teach that common people could reach nirvana

What did the Soviet Union, Japan, the US, and Western Europe have in common in the 20th c.?

A program of social security for the aged

As a result of hemispheric trade between 1450 and 1750

European wealth and commercial dominance increased

20th century inventions and accomplishments

Were sometimes detrimental to the quality of life

Established links between the empires of Han China and Rome

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AP World History Review Session #2

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1
When the Portuguese first became involved in the slave trade
They were interested primarily in gold and spices
They were uninterested in Christianizing African people
They bypassed trade relations with sub-Saharan Africa
They created the African slave trade
2
The Helsinki Accords
Were a reaction against the insecurities of the nuclear age
Were a series of alliances among communist nations
Increased Cold War rivalries
Called for a reduction in manned space flights
3
Enlightenment thought
Resembled Renaissance thought
Resulted in harsher punishments for criminals
Introduced economic theories that supported mercantilism
Treated children as miniature adults
4
Medieval Europe
Developed banking institutions from mulitcultural contacts
Emphasized education for all social classes and genders
Produced urban areas that rivaled those of Eastern empires
Produced uniquely Christian architectural forms
5
During the Postclassical Era, Islam
Spread rapidly thanks in large part to merchants
Avoided any schism, like that of the Christian church
Was known for its intolerance of other faiths
Remained confined to the Arabian Peninsula
6
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
Continued medieval traditions
Were global movements
Both held that reason could be used to improve humanity
Broke completely with classical traditions
7
The Abbasid dynasty
Healed the rift between Sunnis and Shi'ites
Oversaw a flourishing of cultural achievement
Was interested in strengthening Arab power
Created a social rift between Arabs and new converts
8
Compared to the Eastern Hemisphere, early agriculture in the Americas
Began later than in the Eastern Hemisphere
Saw rise of urbanization earlier than did the E Hemisphere
Featured domestication of larger animals
Developed as result of cultural diffusion from E Hemisphere
9
Efforts at industrialization in Russia and Japan were similar in that
Both countries shunned Western practices
Both countries developed decentralized governments
Both began in the early 19th century
Both depended exclusively on the textile industry
10
Which region held trade patterns that were most different from the others before 18th century?
Indonesia
Russia
Japan
China
11
Colonialism in India
Brought end tensions between Muslims and Hindus
Was eased by the decline of the Mughal Empire
Brought greater self-rule to subcontinent after Sepoy Revolt
Had no impact on the creation of Pakistan
12
Mikhail Gorbachev allowed all of the following EXCEPT
Private land ownership
The production of consumer goods
Discussion of government policies
Democratic government
13
The decline in Han China
Saw the end of Chinese established traditions
Like Rome, saw invaders permanently dominate the empire
Witnessed Daoism rather than Confucianisn gaining popularity
Resulted in the decline of Buddhism in China
14
The English and French went to war over territorial rivalries in
Indonesia
Western Africa
North America
China
15
The declining years of the Qing dynasty saw
Invasion by nomadic people north of the Great Wall
The increasing influence of foreign nations
The return to tradition by new dynastic rule
The end of the opium trade
16
The Mughal Empire
Produced art & architecture that reflected syncretism
Placed women in leadership roles
Controlled the entire Indian subcontinent
Provided coordinated, effective defense against imperialism
17
The roots of classical India included
The egalitarian Aryan society
The Aryan written language, or Sanskrit
Aryan agricultural knowledge
Vedic traditional literature
18
Which of the following is true concerning the status of religion in the 20th c.?
Catholicism gained stronger hold in Latin America
US encouraged maintenence of traditional status of Shintoism
The Soviet Union presented religion as the truth
European church membership declined significantly
19
By the 21st c., almost all women across the globe
Were granted educational opportunities equal to men
Had been granted the right to vote
Were allowed to serve in combat in the armed forces
Were freed from traditional homemaking roles
20
Buddhism
Had no appeal to members of the lower classes
Became the most popular faith in India
Evolved to teach that common people could reach nirvana
Was the adopted faith of Gupta rulers
21
What did the Soviet Union, Japan, the US, and Western Europe have in common in the 20th c.?
Emphasis on production of consumer goods
A program of social security for the aged
Appreciation for Western styles in art
Free elections
22
As a result of hemispheric trade between 1450 and 1750
European wealth and commercial dominance increased
Ottoman Empire strengthened its hold on European territory
The work of African artisans found new markets
The entire globe was linked by numerous active trade routes
23
The early civilization with the least developed technology was
Egyptian
Shang
Harappan
Mesoamerican
24
20th century inventions and accomplishments
Were sometimes detrimental to the quality of life
Brought rail transport to Europe
Did nothing to improve household chores
Ended competition amongst states
25
Silk Road trade
Bypassed Mesopotamia
Was confined to land routes across Asia
Linked Sub-Saharan Africa with Rome
Established links between the empires of Han China and Rome

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