A key reason the Incas were able to control their large empire was that they...

built road systems to connect distant areas and move armies

John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau would be most likely to support...

a society in which the people chose the ruler

One way in which apartheid in South Africa and the caste system in India are similar is both

created different set of rules for distinct groups of people

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

invasion of Czechoslovakia (1939)

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written in response to

atrocities committed during World War II

A major cause of World War I was...

the existence of opposing alliances

Which of these events in the Soviet Union was a direct cause of the other three?

implementation of five-year plans

A comparison of the French Revolution (1789) and the Russian Revolution (1917) illustrates that

political & economic inequalities lead to demands for change

Why was the Balkan region referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” prior to World War I?

Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing.

Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in...

changing the relationship between people & their government

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

Power shifted from kingdoms in interior to coastal kingdoms.

After World War II, the Soviet Union established satellite nations in Eastern Europe was to

protect its western border from attack

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

minimal government regulation of the economy

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

Communism would spread through eastern and southeastern Asia

The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it

was a crossroads between Europe and Asia

What was the main goal of Zionism?

establishing a Jewish homeland in the region of Palestine

A major goal of the Cultural Revolution in China during the 1960’s was to...

eliminate opposition to Mao Zedong

Which was a consequence of Napoleon’s failure to understand Russian geography?

A harsh winter cut off his army from needed supplies.

In which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?

The divine right theory of kings was challenged.

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

Abundant natural resources were available in Great Britain.

One way in which Aung San Suu Kyi, Lech Walesa, and Nelson Mandela are similar is that they all

led movements to end oppression of their people

The government of Ayatollah Khomeini attempted to change Iranian society by

implementing Islamic fundamentalist principles

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

traders and pilgrims during Pax Mongolia

Which key factor fueled competition between European countries for colonies in the Americas?

the desire to control sources of gold and silver

A geographer attempts to understand and interpret patterns and processes primarily by

analyzing spatial data at different scales

The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with

maintaining economic self-sufficiency

Which statement about the Middle East region in the 20th century is most accurate?

The uneven distribution of resources has led to conflict.

One way in which the Korean War and the Vietnam War are similar is that both

developed from Cold War tensions

In the 14th century, why were cities of Nanjing, Calicut, Mogadishu, and Venice significant?

Major centers of trading activity flourished there.

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A key reason the Incas were able to control their large empire was that they...
built road systems to connect distant areas and move armies
formed a democratic government
literacy/education to teach loyalty to their subjects
outlawed human sacrifice
2
John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau would be most likely to support...
a society in which the people chose the ruler
a society ruled by the Catholic Church
a government ruled by a divine right monarchy
a return to feudalism in Europe
3
One way in which apartheid in South Africa and the caste system in India are similar is both
created different set of rules for distinct groups of people
revolved around central religious beliefs
allowed for educational opportunities
determined roles based on gender
4
Which event caused the policy of appeasement to be viewed as a failure?
atomic bombing of Hiroshima (1945)
creation of the League of Nations (1919)
forced famine in Ukraine (1932)
invasion of Czechoslovakia (1939)
5
Extreme nationalism, state > individual, and loyalty to the leader are characteristics of
democracy
theocracy
fascism
liberalism
6
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written in response to
forced migrations of city people under rule of Khmer Rouge
atrocities committed during World War II
demands for better treatment of peasants in Guatemala
the burning of Hutu homes in Rwanda
7
A major cause of World War I was...
the spread of communism throughout Europe
an increase in acts of aggression by England
the existence of opposing alliances
a decline in the policy of imperialism
8
Which of these events in the Soviet Union was a direct cause of the other three?
implementation of five-year plans
establishment of collective farms
development of heavy industry
famine in Ukraine
9
Which leaders are most directly associated with the Cuban Revolution of 1959?
Fidel Castro and Che Guevara
Bernardo O’Higgins and Miguel Hidalgo
Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa
Juan Perón and Hugo Chávez
10
A comparison of the French Revolution (1789) and the Russian Revolution (1917) illustrates that
political & economic inequalities lead to demands for change
democratic governments generally result from revolutions
revolutions are based on a single grievance
privatization eventually leads to class struggle
11
Asoka and Akbar the Great are similar in that they are both known for promoting...
enslavement of prisoners
religious toleration
the spread of Buddhism
special taxes for Hindus
12
After WWII, Soviet Union’s response to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was to create
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
Warsaw Pact
European Union
13
In the late 1700s, which situation in France is considered a cause of the other three?
storming of the Bastille
meeting of the Estates General
unfair policies of taxation
execution of the king
14
During the Cold War, India’s decision to support neither the US nor the Soviet Union was called
nonalignment
separatism
containment
isolationism
15
Which goal did Joseph Stalin establish for the Soviet Union?
easing tensions using détente
becoming an industrial power
instituting a parliamentary monarchy
creating a golden age of culture
16
Which geographic circumstance affected the conduct of Russian foreign policy for centuries?
lack of warm-water ports
environmental damage caused by mining
frequent droughts
deforestation of the tundra
17
Which type of economic system relies primarily on hunting, gathering, herding, and farming?
mixed
traditional
capitalism
command
18
Nelson Mandela and Aung San Suu Kyi are closely associated with movements to
support military juntas
introduce socialistic economic principles
establish theocratic rule
guarantee rights and liberties
19
Which country was the site of ethnic tensions and a civil war between Hutu and Tutsis in 1990s?
Tanzania
Sudan
Rwanda
Kenya
20
Why was the Balkan region referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” prior to World War I?
Yugoslavia was invading its neighboring countries.
Aggression of Ottoman Empire was disrupting balance of power
The area was the leading supplier of military equipment.
Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing.
21
The Berlin Conference is most closely associated with the colonialization of
East Asia
South Asia
Latin America
Africa
22
Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in...
debating the role of the church in society
changing the relationship between people & their government
supporting the divine right theory
promoting increased power for European monarchs
23
What was an effect of the trans-Atlantic slave trade on Africa between 1500 and 1800?
Plantation agriculture was developed in Great Rift Valley.
Power shifted from kingdoms in interior to coastal kingdoms.
Islam became dominant in sub-Saharan regions.
Malaria was introduced to the tropical regions of Africa.
24
Austria-Hungary’s threat to Serbia in 1914 and USA's in Afghanistan in 2001 are reactions to...
imperialism
communism
isolationism
terrorism
25
One major effect of the Protestant Reformation on western Europe was the...
increase in the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church
increased power of the Catholic pope
decline in religious unity
reduction in religious wars
26
In 1989, the goal of the protest movement staged by Chinese students in Tiananmen Square was to
improve job opportunities in the military
limit amount of land designated for “responsibility system”
bring about democratic reforms
expand foreign investment in Hong Kong
27
After World War II, the Soviet Union established satellite nations in Eastern Europe was to
expand trade opportunities with Western Europe
maintain freedom of the seas
ease tensions with the Chinese government
protect its western border from attack
28
Adam Smith’s laissez-faire theories are most closely associated with...
a command economy
minimal government regulation of the economy
high tariffs to protect domestic businesses
the separation of church and state
29
What was one concern associated with both the Korean War and the Vietnam War?
Kim Jong Il and Ho Chi Minh possessed nuclear weapons.
Renewed Japanese imperialism would trigger another world war
Communism would spread through eastern and southeastern Asia
French colonial rule would continue to influence the region.
30
The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it
would allow them to control the Vatican
was a crossroads between Europe and Asia
was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad
would provide them with access to the Persian Gulf
31
What was the main goal of Zionism?
establishing a Jewish homeland in the region of Palestine
creating an international peacekeeping organization
improving the standard of living in developing countries
forming a representative government in China
32
A major goal of the Cultural Revolution in China during the 1960’s was to...
eliminate opposition to Mao Zedong
reemphasize Confucian traditional values
weaken communist ideas
restore China to the glory of the Han Dynasty
33
One way in which Suleiman the Magnificent and Louis XIV are similar is that they both
strengthened the authority of the nobility
freed peasants from feudal obligations
centralized political power
introduced a new national religion
34
The belief that workers of the world would unite to overthrow their oppressors is central to
Social Darwinism
Marxism
laissez-faire capitalism
conservatism
35
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
Europe
Africa
South America
Asia
36
Which was a consequence of Napoleon’s failure to understand Russian geography?
Rough waters in the Baltic Sea destroyed his fleet.
His armies could not cross the high Ural Mountains.
A harsh winter cut off his army from needed supplies.
High temperatures and lack of water overcame his troops.
37
In which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?
The principles of mercantilism were glorified
Superstition and ignorance were promoted
The divine right theory of kings was challenged.
Punishments for criminal acts were rooted in vengeance.
38
What was one reason the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain?
The government of Great Britain implemented 5 year plans
Great Britain had alliances with most European countries.
The practice of serfdom in Great Britain provided laborers.
Abundant natural resources were available in Great Britain.
39
One way in which Aung San Suu Kyi, Lech Walesa, and Nelson Mandela are similar is that they all
based their actions on the teachings of Karl Marx
supported the use of violence to achieve goals
inspired revolutions against autocratic monarchs
led movements to end oppression of their people
40
The government of Ayatollah Khomeini attempted to change Iranian society by
adopting a western economic system
extending political equality to women
allying with communist bloc countries
implementing Islamic fundamentalist principles
41
In the 14th century, the bubonic plague was primarily spread from Asia into Africa & Europe by
missionaries during the European Age of Exploration
enslaved Africans on the Middle Passage
traders and pilgrims during Pax Mongolia
sailors during Viking raids
42
Which key factor fueled competition between European countries for colonies in the Americas?
the desire to control sources of gold and silver
a mandate from the papacy
a European shortage of pepper and nutmeg
the need to secure laborers for factories in Europe
43
A geographer attempts to understand and interpret patterns and processes primarily by
authenticating oral histories
studying supply and demand models
examining political theories
analyzing spatial data at different scales
44
Louis XIV strengthened the power of the monarchy in France by...
practicing religious toleration
centralizing control
reducing the size of the bureaucracy
granting democratic reforms
45
The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with
reviving and preserving learning
serving the spiritual needs of society
maintaining economic self-sufficiency
promoting social mobility
46
The Chinese belief that China was the Middle Kingdom is an example of
the Mandate of Heaven
extraterritoriality
filial piety
ethnocentrism
47
Which statement about the Middle East region in the 20th century is most accurate?
Mountains have halted cultural diffusion.
The uneven distribution of resources has led to conflict.
Deserts have prevented military invasions
abundance of water has led to agricultural self-sufficiency
48
One function of both the North American FreeTrade Agreement (NAFTA) and European Union (EU) is
oppose economic integration
reduce economic barriers
eliminate unemployment
promote immigration
49
One way in which the Korean War and the Vietnam War are similar is that both
attempted to remove French imperialists from power
reflected the success of the Western policy of containment
resulted in unification of two formerly independent nations
developed from Cold War tensions
50
Which term is a Renaissance movement of independent thought & interest in Greek/Roman culture?
multiculturalism
monasticism
nationalism
humanism
51
In the 14th century, why were cities of Nanjing, Calicut, Mogadishu, and Venice significant?
The first democracies emerged there.
Islamic religious centers developed there.
Major centers of trading activity flourished there.
The Portuguese established colonies there.
52
Which statement is an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the divine right of kings?
the power of the government is derived from the governed
god has chosen all government rulers
independence is built by military might
a capitalist economic system is necessary for democracy
53
In India, for which achievement is the Gupta Golden Age best known?
development of the concept of zero
adoption of the printing press
use of gunpowder
invention of the iron foot stirrup
54
One way the voyages of Zheng He and Christopher Columbus were similar is that they resulted in
an increasing effort to preserve the status quo
the creation of colonial empires
naval wars between rival powers
trade and cultural diffusion
55
The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the treaty led to...
an era of peace and international good will in Germany
increase in Germany’s desire to regain power and prestige
a stable Germany that was both democratic and strong
a leadership position for Germany in the League of Nations
56
Which action is a direct cause of desertification?
burning fossil fuels in factories
damming rivers to produce hydroelectricity
contaminating fresh water supplies
removing vegetation through overgrazing
57
Allowing animals to overgraze grasses and clearing trees to use for fuel have led to
desertification
acid rain
desalination
coastal pollution
58
A major obstacle to creating policies that address global warming is the conflict between
socialist governments and democratic governments
migrant labor and native workers
economic development and environmental protection
nations possessing nuclear weapons and those without
59
Which geographic feature was central in helping the Romans unify their empire?
Great Rift Valley
Alps
Mediterranean Sea
Tiber River
60
Pyramids of ancient Mesoamerica & aqueducts of ancient Rome show that these early civilizations
had advanced technology
were able to prevent flooding
practiced religious toleration
used large wooden structures for protection
61
What was a key cause for the rise of fascism in nations such as Italy and Germany?
genocide
secret treaties
economic hardship
collectivization
62
The Russian adoption of Orthodox Christianity and of the Cyrillic alphabet demonstrates the...
influence of the Byzantine Empire
impact of Ibn Battuta’s travels
role of the printing press during the Reformation
leadership of Peter the Great
63
One similarity between Confucianism and Christianity is that both belief systems emphasize
converting others to their teachings
praying fi ve times a day
respecting others
making pilgrimages to holy shrines
64
The 20th-century term Green Revolution refers to significant advancements made in the field of
biological warfare
electronic communication
zero population growth
food production
65
A major goal of both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been to
encourage economic development
control oil prices
promote the development of rain forests
expand governmental control of industry
66
Which social scientists focus their studies on scarcity, resources, and profit motives?
sociologists
economists
archaeologists
historians
67
A major reason for Japan’s foreign policy in Asia during the early 20th century was to
obtain natural resources
reduce military expenses
promote democracy
spread Shinto beliefs
68
The writing of the Magna Carta was a reaction to the...
abuse of power by monarchs
threats of revolution from colonial governors
missionary work of clergy
economic restrictions under imperialism
69
In which way did the geographic diversity of Latin America affect newly independent countries?
necessitating a reliance on Spain
making political unity difficult
limiting the military power of Creoles
forcing the Church to guarantee land reform
70
Which area served as a cultural bridge between early China and Japan?
Persia
Korea
Russia
India
71
Which country is located in the region known as Latin America?
Somalia
Portugal
Argentina
Vietnam
72
The kingdoms of Ghana and Mali became prosperous and powerful because of
their participation in the gold and salt trade
the military protection provided to them by the Egyptians
their dependence on legalism to enforce social control
the tax revenue they collected from Christian missionaries
73
In the 16th and 17th centuries, heliocentric theory became the reason for debate between
capitalism and communism
isolationism and globalism
colonialism and nationalism
science and religion
74
The Marshall Plan was designed to stop the spread of communism by providing
funds for economic recovery in war-torn
military assistance to Vietnam
government housing to refugees
nuclear weapons to North Atlantic Treaty
75
Which situation was an unintended consequence of Spain’s colonization of the Americas?
establishment of a favorable balance of trade
introduction of the encomienda system
exploitation of resources in new lands
transmission of communicable diseases
76
The Haitian Revolution and the Sepoy Rebellion happened in response to
indigenous ethnic rivalries
European colonial policies
religious divisions
urban development

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