The Crusades & Black Plague are considered a turning point in history because they...

led Europe from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance

Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because

it was a crossroads of trade between Europe, Asia & Africa

What was the purpose of the SALT talks between the US & USSR?

To discuss reducing their stockpiles of nuclear weapons.

How did the formation of Israel occur?

United Nations decided to establish a Jewish nation state.

How was Copernicus' hypothesis a radical change in the view of the universe?

His heliocentric hypothesis countered geocentric beliefs

Statement describes the effects of the works of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton?

The scientific method was used to solve problems

The Western Front in World War I was best characterized by

Mostly inactive front resulting in relatively few casualties

Which of the following is the best explanation for the statistics in the above chart?

rise of industrial production led to growth of urbanization

Which of the following was a direct result of the Industrial Revolution?

Workers lived in poor conditions as cities grew.

What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?

Preservation of Greek and Roman culture

Which of the following was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

Corn and potatoes caused growth in the European population.

What was the practice of selling indulgencies?

The clergy sold people forgiveness from sin/passes to heaven

The German blitzkrieg was a military strategy that depended on what advantage?

Surprise and overwhelming force

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1
The Crusades & Black Plague are considered a turning point in history because they...
led Europe from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance
led to the end of European trade with Asia
created a permanent Jewish State
converted the Orthodox church to Islam
2
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because
it was a religious center for Muslims.
it was a crossroads of trade between Europe, Asia & Africa
the Pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires.
3
What was the purpose of the SALT talks between the US & USSR?
To negotiate how to divide Germany, France, & Japan.
To negotiate mutual protection alliance for each nation.
To discuss reducing their stockpiles of nuclear weapons.
To plan joint celebrations for the end of World War II.
4
Two superpowers emerged from WWII: _______ and _______.A. B. C. D.
China and the United States
Soviet Union and China
United States and Great Britain
Soviet Union and United States
5
This battle was an attempt by Allies to open a western front against Germany in World War II?
Pearl Harbor
D-Day
Stalingrad
Al Alamein
6
How did the formation of Israel occur?
People of the world decided to vote for it to occur.
The USSR wanted to build a colony in the Middle East
The U.S. needed more allies in Africa, Asia, and Europe
United Nations decided to establish a Jewish nation state.
7
***This is the definition for which of the following?
Counter Reformation.
Feudalism.
Humanism
Church Structure
8
How was Copernicus' hypothesis a radical change in the view of the universe?
His geocentric hypothesis agreed with the churches views.
His heliocentric hypothesis clashed with Galileo's views.
His heliocentric hypothesis countered geocentric beliefs
His heliocentric hypothesis was incorrect.
9
Statement describes the effects of the works of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton?
The scientific method was used to solve problems
Interest in Greek and Roman drama was renewed.
The acceptance of traditional authority was strengthened.
Funding to education was increased by the English government
10
All of the following contributed to globalization in the second half of the twentieth century
Satellites
Internet
The printing press
Computers
11
Who assassinated Julius Caesar?
Cleopatra & Marc Anthony
Attila the Hun & Genghis Khan
Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato
The Senate & Brutus
12
The Western Front in World War I was best characterized by
The first war front in history dominated by air power
A stagnant war fought from trenches
One of the most dynamic front lines of the twentieth century
Mostly inactive front resulting in relatively few casualties
13
How did Chinese emperors justify their claim to power?
Mandate of Heaven
Confucianism
Examination System
Caste System
14
The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to accept
Payment of war reparations
Total blame for the war
Loss of colonies
All of the above
15
Which religion arose from Hinduism?
Christianity
Taoism
Animism
Buddhism
16
Which of the following is the best explanation for the statistics in the above chart?
Resources from African colonies enabled growth of population
rise of industrial production led to growth of urbanization
Migration of British accelerated to Asia
acceptance of socialist ideas created support for heath care
17
What resources did countries need toindustrialize during the Industrial Revolution?
Iron and timber
Coal and iron
Coal and timber
Iron and steel
18
Three empires in western Africa flourished because of Trans-Saharan trade of gold and salt
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Axum, Ethiopia, Ghana
Timbuktu, Ethiopia, Mali
Mali, Axum, Zimbabwe
19
Which of the following was a direct result of the Industrial Revolution?
Workers lived in poor conditions as cities grew.
Empires in Central America fell to European invaders
The Pope lost considerable power
Many European colonies fought for, and won, independence
20
The Ten Commandments are to Judaism as the Five Pillars are to...
Buddhism
Hinduism
Taoism
Islam
21
What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
Spread of the Renaissance across Europe
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
Adoption of democratic ideas from Russia
Reunion of eastern and western Christianity
22
Which of the following was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Native American diseases destroyed European populations
The Triangular Trade network became less profitable.
Llamas began to be used as beasts of burden.
Corn and potatoes caused growth in the European population.
23
What was the most important enduring contribution of the Mongol empire?
they used the same type of attack for every battle
different cultures were not tolerated
using cruelty as a weapon became acceptable
trade (silk road)
24
What was the practice of selling indulgencies?
Charles V told people buying indulgence helps you be a noble
Clergy members bought indulgences to reach higher offices
Indulgences permitted priests to marry and have children
The clergy sold people forgiveness from sin/passes to heaven
25
The German blitzkrieg was a military strategy that depended on what advantage?
A system of fortifications
"Out-waiting" the opponent
Ability to make a long, steady advance
Surprise and overwhelming force

Final Review Part 2 2019 Flashcards | StudBud

Final Review Part 2 2019

25 termsStudBud Administration136 plays

Final Review Part 2 2019

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
The Crusades & Black Plague are considered a turning point in history because they...
led Europe from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance
led to the end of European trade with Asia
created a permanent Jewish State
converted the Orthodox church to Islam
2
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because
it was a religious center for Muslims.
it was a crossroads of trade between Europe, Asia & Africa
the Pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires.
3
What was the purpose of the SALT talks between the US & USSR?
To negotiate how to divide Germany, France, & Japan.
To negotiate mutual protection alliance for each nation.
To discuss reducing their stockpiles of nuclear weapons.
To plan joint celebrations for the end of World War II.
4
Two superpowers emerged from WWII: _______ and _______.A. B. C. D.
China and the United States
Soviet Union and China
United States and Great Britain
Soviet Union and United States
5
This battle was an attempt by Allies to open a western front against Germany in World War II?
Pearl Harbor
D-Day
Stalingrad
Al Alamein
6
How did the formation of Israel occur?
People of the world decided to vote for it to occur.
The USSR wanted to build a colony in the Middle East
The U.S. needed more allies in Africa, Asia, and Europe
United Nations decided to establish a Jewish nation state.
7
***This is the definition for which of the following?
Counter Reformation.
Feudalism.
Humanism
Church Structure
8
How was Copernicus' hypothesis a radical change in the view of the universe?
His geocentric hypothesis agreed with the churches views.
His heliocentric hypothesis clashed with Galileo's views.
His heliocentric hypothesis countered geocentric beliefs
His heliocentric hypothesis was incorrect.
9
Statement describes the effects of the works of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton?
The scientific method was used to solve problems
Interest in Greek and Roman drama was renewed.
The acceptance of traditional authority was strengthened.
Funding to education was increased by the English government
10
All of the following contributed to globalization in the second half of the twentieth century
Satellites
Internet
The printing press
Computers
11
Who assassinated Julius Caesar?
Cleopatra & Marc Anthony
Attila the Hun & Genghis Khan
Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato
The Senate & Brutus
12
The Western Front in World War I was best characterized by
The first war front in history dominated by air power
A stagnant war fought from trenches
One of the most dynamic front lines of the twentieth century
Mostly inactive front resulting in relatively few casualties
13
How did Chinese emperors justify their claim to power?
Mandate of Heaven
Confucianism
Examination System
Caste System
14
The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to accept
Payment of war reparations
Total blame for the war
Loss of colonies
All of the above
15
Which religion arose from Hinduism?
Christianity
Taoism
Animism
Buddhism
16
Which of the following is the best explanation for the statistics in the above chart?
Resources from African colonies enabled growth of population
rise of industrial production led to growth of urbanization
Migration of British accelerated to Asia
acceptance of socialist ideas created support for heath care
17
What resources did countries need toindustrialize during the Industrial Revolution?
Iron and timber
Coal and iron
Coal and timber
Iron and steel
18
Three empires in western Africa flourished because of Trans-Saharan trade of gold and salt
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Axum, Ethiopia, Ghana
Timbuktu, Ethiopia, Mali
Mali, Axum, Zimbabwe
19
Which of the following was a direct result of the Industrial Revolution?
Workers lived in poor conditions as cities grew.
Empires in Central America fell to European invaders
The Pope lost considerable power
Many European colonies fought for, and won, independence
20
The Ten Commandments are to Judaism as the Five Pillars are to...
Buddhism
Hinduism
Taoism
Islam
21
What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
Spread of the Renaissance across Europe
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
Adoption of democratic ideas from Russia
Reunion of eastern and western Christianity
22
Which of the following was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Native American diseases destroyed European populations
The Triangular Trade network became less profitable.
Llamas began to be used as beasts of burden.
Corn and potatoes caused growth in the European population.
23
What was the most important enduring contribution of the Mongol empire?
they used the same type of attack for every battle
different cultures were not tolerated
using cruelty as a weapon became acceptable
trade (silk road)
24
What was the practice of selling indulgencies?
Charles V told people buying indulgence helps you be a noble
Clergy members bought indulgences to reach higher offices
Indulgences permitted priests to marry and have children
The clergy sold people forgiveness from sin/passes to heaven
25
The German blitzkrieg was a military strategy that depended on what advantage?
A system of fortifications
"Out-waiting" the opponent
Ability to make a long, steady advance
Surprise and overwhelming force