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1
The Yuan dynasty weakened because
a huge flood caused massive destruction in China.
suffered military defeats and massive destruction by storms.
foreign trade hurt the economy.
nomadic warriors continued their attacks on northern China.
2
The geography of Mesopotamia led people to
develop methods to control water.
adopt hunting and gathering as a way of life.
build cities along the Mediterranean coastline.
migrate to the Sinai Peninsula.
3
The Treaty of Nanjing
benefited European countries at the expense of China.
strengthened the Qing dynasty.
allowed Chinese to try British citizens in Chinese courts.
returned Shanghai to the Chinese.
4
The Meiji Restoration refers to the
period of unrest in China that preceded the 1911 revolution.
rebuilding of Japan’s imperial cities.
Japanese emperor’s return to power.
peace process between China and Japan in the late 1800s.
5
North African traders crossed the Sahara to trade gold for
food.
spices.
salt.
ivory.
6
What is the importance of Italian city-states to the Renaissance?
agricultural centers produced crops for foreign market
Catholic Church wanted to published the first Bible.
Italian shipbuilders brought paintings and sculpture back
arts increased as merchants displayed their new wealth.
7
Homo sapiens means
modern man.
wise man.
upright man.
southern ape.
8
What was the Zimmermann Note?
a note left behind by a suicide bomber in Serbia
Wilson’s speech reasons why the US should remain neutral
proposal by a German official that Mexico attack the U.S.
German policy of attacking all ships around England
9
What new approach allowed scholars to gain new scientific knowledge?
the Inquisition
universal public education
financing by the Church
the scientific method
10
The best to ensure your success is to have
Patience
Support
Luck
Work Ethic
11
The city-state of Sparta was characterized by
an emphasis on warfare.
democratic institutions.
dependence upon the sea.
an emphasis on temple worship.
12
The secret to life is to
Find your love & do it better then anyone has ever done it
Blame others for the unfairness of the world and events
Quit
Avoid risk
13
After the last Song ruler was defeated, Kublai Khan created the
Khanate of the Golden Horde.
Yuan dynasty.
Tang dynasty.
Khanate of the Great Khan.
14
Which of the following developments marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age
calendars
permanent settlements
tools
writing
15
Some scientists believe that Climate Change
is due to cloning.
was caused by the meltdown of the nuclear plant in Russia.
is the result of the green revolution.
is caused by air pollution from human activity.
16
Which of the following statements best describes the rule of Shah Jahan?
chief concern was to expand India’s borders
increasing the amount of land farmers could hold
heavy taxes on the people of India
renounced Islam and made Hinduism the official religion
17
Planters in the Americas began to use African slaves for labor because
disease had killed millions of Native Americans.
African slaves were less expensive than Native American
they believed Native Americans were not human.
Aztecs refused to work on plantations.
18
Why did Japanese forces attack Manchuria?
to keep Manchuria from attacking Japan
because their emperor ordered them to do so
to stop terrorist activity in the region
to gain control of its rich natural resources
19
The Spanish colonial economy was based largely on
exports of Native American weaving and pottery.
fur and fish trading.
the mining of gold and silver.
tobacco farming.
20
Throughout the Napoleonic Wars, France’s greatest enemy was
Austria.
Great Britain.
Portugal.
the Kingdom of Tuscany.
21
What prompted the development of record-keeping systems?
the establishment of graveyards in permanent settlements
the invention of written language
the growing power of religion
economic transactions
22
Which of the following built the largest empire in South America?
the Incas
the Moche
the Nazca
the Aztecs
23
Before 1858, British imperialism in India was carried out by the
Indian Civil Service.
British National Congress.
British East India Company.
British government.
24
Deforestation is a problem because
it creates a protected area for threatened species.
it can lead to millions of illnesses and deaths each year.
plants and animals may become extinct.
it causes the land to become useless.
25
Where did the world’s first civilizations arise?
along fertile river valleys
in North America
in sparsely populated areas
in sub-Saharan Africa
26
What was the goal of the United States when it went to war in Korea?
to contain Communist expansion
to eliminate Soviet nuclear missile sites in North Korea
to build up the United Nations
to end communism in Korea and China
27
________ is the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.
Pollution
Climate Change
Peak Oil
Terrorism
28
Which of the following countries was the first to industrialize?
Great Britain
France
the United States
Japan
29
Which of the following helped convince many Indians to rid themselves of their British rulers?
the Amritsar Massacre
the Long March
the Balfour Declaration
the Pan-African Congress
30
The major effect of pollution is
tainting of our drinking water
permanent damage to our crop lands
all of the above
growth of human illnesses
31
Why do scientists call the period before about 3000 BC prehistory?
because humans did not exist before that time
no important historical events happened before that time
because writing did not exist at that time
scholars have learned nothing about that period of time
32
Which of the following best describes Germany’s position for much of the World War I?
Germany faced war on two fronts.
Germany did not have a military strategy for this war.
All of Germany’s military efforts were focused on Serbia.
Germany was a neutral country.
33
What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Native American diseases destroyed European populations.
exchange of foods and animals had a dramatic impact.
Llamas began to be used as beasts of burden.
Triangular trade became less profitable.
34
One of the most important ideas of Confucianism was that
women and men should be equal under the law.
trade should be the basis of any economy.
the family was central to the well-being of the state.
government leaders should rule with an iron fist.
35
A government arose in Mesopotamia because
large projects to control flooding required organization.
hunting & gathering societies there needed structure & law.
their religion required a government to make laws.
the invention of writing made record-keeping possible.
36
What did Winston Churchill use as an image to describe the division of Europe?
a steel fist
the Grand Canyon
an iron curtain
a closed door
37
Until the Scientific Revolution, the traditional authorities were
Aquinas and his followers.
navigators and explorers.
the Church and ancient scholars.
Plato and Aristotle.
38
Scientist project that Climate Change will cause
all of the above
damage to our food and water supply
sea levels to rise and extreme weather
displacement of millions of humans
39
What was the immediate cause of the Sepoy Mutiny?
refusal of Hindu priests of Delhi to support Christian rule
Indian soldiers biting off cartridge ends with animal fat
widespread political imprisonment and random executions
the requirement that the sepoys practice sati
40
What was the immediate result of trench warfare?
fewer casualties on both sides
an easy victory for the Central Powers
massive deadlock
an easy victory for the Allied Powers
41
Sumerian writing is called
cuneiform.
the Phoenician alphabet.
Sanskrit.
stylus.
42
Which of the following was one cause of the French Revolution?
new taxes on the Second Estate
economic prosperity
strong leadership from Louis XVI
the influence of Enlightenment ideas
43
What led early civilizations to create calendars?
the need to chart nomadic movements
the need to track yearly flooding and growing seasons
the need to chart electoral cycles as governments developed
determining religious holidays
44
The phrase “bread and circuses” referred to
food & entertainment by the empire to hold off rebellions
prosperity that allowed Romans to live a life of leisure
the weekly market held in the Forum.
reluctance of wealthy Romans to become involved in politics.
45
Mass production, which created an increase in the quantity of goods produced, led to
higher wages and shorter hours.
more consumer goods available to more people.
an increase in the cost of factory-made goods.
an increase in the number of workers factories needed.
46
Muslim says “There is no god but [Allah], and Muhammad is the messenger of God,” fulfills the
giving of alms.
pilgrimage to Mecca.
first pillar of Islam.
Ten Commandments.
47
Europe became a feudal society because
overpopulation required that a more efficient farming system
skilled craftspeople emerged as farming techniques improved.
to defend themselves against constant raids and invasions.
rarity of cash required land to be used as a payment
48
The Four Noble Truths teach that
harming animals in any way is morally wrong.
life is suffering from desire can stop by eight fold path
respect elder members of their family & care for children
special techniques can be used to harness spiritual energy
49
The Cold War ended when
Mikhail Gorbachev was deposed by a military coup.
the Soviet Union collapsed.
the Berlin Wall fell.
Mikhail Gorbachev won the Nobel Peace Prize.
50
The economy of the Indus civilization was based on
warfare and tribute.
agriculture and trade.
only agriculture.
shipbuilding.
51
Which of the following was a factor in the expansion of the railroad system in the 1800s?
the invention of the Bessemer process
preparation for the Paris Exhibition of 1900
the discovery of electricity
production of the Model T
52
The bishops of Rome claimed to have authority over all other bishops because
they were seen as Paul’s spiritual heirs.
they were seen as Peter’s spiritual heirs.
they were descended from Jesus.
Rome was the most powerful city in the Empire.
53
Who was the first person to spread the idea of monotheism
Xerxes
Abraham
Zoraster
Moses
54
The Nazi campaign to imprison inferior people included which of the following targets?
Jews, homosexuals, disabled people, Poles, Slavs, & Gypsies
only Jews
all residents of Allied countries
Jews and Aryans
55
Distinct cultures and ways of life developed in Africa because
migration to Africa from all parts of the world.
Africa has different landforms, climates, and vegetation
the continent is about twice as large as the United States.
strict laws forbid marrying outside of one’s village.
56
Who took the throne in Macedonia after King Philip II was assassinated?
Darius II
Alexander
Archimedes
Philip III
57
Why did Mao Zedong lead the Long March through China?
to inspire Chinese peasants to join the Communist party
conquer villages controlled by warlords in the countryside
to show Guomindang strength and intimidate the Communists
to find a safe place for the Chinese Communists
58
The Black Death led to
massive witch hunts throughout Europe.
the collapse of the medieval manor system.
the end of the Hundred Years’ War.
greater religious tolerance in Western Europe.
59
What led to the downfall of both the Inca Empire and the Aztec Empire?
internal warfare between city-states
a massive meteor that caused catastrophic damage
the arrival of Spanish explorers
climate change
60
What has led to the rapid growth of the world population ?
research into atomic energy
air pollution
the use of machines in agricultural
the Computer Age
61
Which of the following occurred as a result of Martin Luther’s stand against indulgences?
Henry VIII started a new religion in England.
Lutheranism spread first to England, France and Italy.
The Protestant Reformation began.
Germany rejected Lutheranism and remained Roman Catholic.
62
The Eastern Roman Empire
relocated the capital to Antioch.
fell to Germanic tribes called the Vandals.
rejected all forms of Christianity.
became known as the Byzantine Empire.
63
India’s first civilization depended on monsoon rains to bring water for crops
and to cause flooding which deposited fertile soil.
and wash away accumulated debris from city streets.
and to loosen rocks used for building.
which only happened every other year.
64
Gandhi Believed in two key aspects
Terrorism and Boycotts
Nonviolence and Civil disobedience
Unity and Rebellions
Protest and Fighting
65
The Muslim place of worship is called a
hadith.
Kaaba.
minaret
mosque.
66
The schism of 1054
created two distinct Christian churches.
ended the golden age of Byzantine art and architecture.
the beginning of Muslim invasions of the Byzantine Empire.
increased the power of the pope.
67
During the Tokugawa period the role of the samurai changed because
Confucianism gained in popularity.
the emperor gained power.
feudalism disappeared.
peace put the samurai out of work.
68
Islam began to be practiced along the East Africa coast because
Muslim Ethiopia conquered them.
Muslim Great Zimbabwe had conquered them.
Swahili leaders were Muslim.
many foreign traders were Muslim.
69
Which of the following began World War II?
Hitler’s attack on Poland
the defeat of Franco’s Nationalists
the Anschluss
Hitler’s attack on Czechoslovakia
70
Islam spread to places such as West Africa and Southeast Asia because
the Abbasids conquered those lands.
Muslims fought major battles there.
escaped Umayyad princes set up dynasties there.
Muslim traders traveled there.
71
Desertification and deforestation are both caused by
cutting down trees.
erosion.
global warming.
drought.
72
What event led to a decisive shift away from isolationism in the United States?
the sinking of American ships by German submarines
the discovery of Auschwitz
the Battle of Britain
the attack on Pearl Harbor
73
Egyptians practiced mummification in order to
show their respect to pharaohs.
keep the ka from vanishing.
find cures for common diseases.
preserve the body for resurrection.
74
The true definition of failing is
becoming frustrating
getting a bad grade
to quit or never attempt
not succeeding
75
The ultimate goal of the early Portuguese explorers was to
discover new lands.
explore the coast of Africa.
find a water route around Africa to India.
spread Christianity.
76
What event caused the Great Fear during the French Revolution?
the Tennis Court Oath
the assassination of Jean-Paul Marat
the fall of the Bastille
the execution of Louis XVI
77
Mountains, hills, and deserts helped the Chinese to thrive because
these features isolated China from invasion.
encouraged the Chinese to become expert hunter-gatherers.
created ecosystems for a wide variety of plants and animals.
the dangers taught the Chinese how to be great warriors.
78
Vikings began raiding northern Europe because
they wanted to stop attacks on Scandinavia.
they converted to Christianity and sought Christian relics.
Viking farmers could not grow enough food.
they wanted to spread their religion.
79
Alexander’s empire did not grow any larger because
he reached all his goals.
the Hindu Kush defeated him.
his soldiers wanted to return home.
his generals began fighting for power.
80
Where was Mecca located?
in the largest oasis of the Sinai Desert
on the Arabian Peninsula near the Red Sea
on the Arabian Peninsula near the Mediterranean Sea
at the mouth of the Nile River
81
Which of the following leaders led a campaign known as the Great Purge?
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Haile Selassie
Benito Mussolini
82
The Nuremberg Laws
Jews reclaim their citizenship if they renounced their faith
deported all Jews from Germany for the first time.
defined a Jew off of grandparents, not religious beliefs.
aimed at including Jews in mainstream life in Germany.
83
Which of the following was the most important resource in most Bantu societies by AD 900?
iron ore
cattle
land
gold
84
Charles Darwin’s book, On the Origin of Species, was controversial because it
there were patterns among elements in the periodic table.
stated that all human diseases could be cured.
justified withholding welfare from the poor.
differed from the creation story in the Bible.
85
Hitler’s Final Solution included
deportation of European Jews.
less restrictive laws benefiting Germany’s Jewish population
concentration camps, death camps, and Einsatzgruppen.
opening a second front in Western Europe.
86
What caused the growth in leisure time activities in the late 1800s?
automobiles
the move from cities to suburbs
higher incomes and more free time
private funding of concert halls and theaters
87
Which of the following countries was the first to develop a strong central government?
Italy
France
Germany
England
88
What led to the building of permanent settlements?
migration to the Americas
the end of bloody warfare
the development of agriculture
development of simple governments
89
Ghana’s kings ensured the price of gold remained high by
allowing only the largest gold nuggets to enter the market.
heavily taxing every load of gold.
non-trade of gold nuggets and secret location of mines.
creating demand for gold by using it for decorative purposes
90
The goal of the First Crusade was to
convert Muslims to Christianity.
take Jerusalem and the Holy Land away from the Byzantines.
take Jerusalem and the Holy Land away from the Muslims.
conquer Constantinople.
91
Why did Egyptians bury possessions with their dead?
to display the family’s wealth and privilege
to sustain the ka in the afterlife
so the ka would recognize its body
because inheritance was unknown in Egypt
92
Why did Britain begin exporting opium to China?
to make colonization of China easier
to prevent opium from going to British subjects
to improve the health of Chinese citizens
to change the balance of trade in favor of Britain
93
Who won the Hundred Years’ War?
the Lancasters
the French
the English
the Muslims
94
For the Soviet Union, what was the turning point in the war in Europe?
the end of the Siege of Leningrad
the Battle of Midway
the Battle of Iwo Jima
their victory at Stalingrad
95
Why did pharaohs have absolute power in Egypt?
Egyptians believed the pharaoh was a god in human form.
pharaoh received instructions directly from the vizier.
Pharaohs ruled the country using terror.
kingdom was small enough for 1 man to have complete control.
96
Why did the Phoenicians turn to trade and the sea for their livelihood?
because Phoenicians needed concrete for buildings
because constant flooding made agriculture impossible
they needed a purple die used to color traditional garments
because farming was difficult and resources were limited
97
The Aztec Empire grew wealthy through
rich natural resources.
the sale of slaves.
tribute and trade.
rich farmland and control of excellent hunting ground.
98
Increasing numbers of people learned to read after the mid-1400s because
most people had ample leisure time.
printed materials became more available.
most people had ample disposable income.
illumination made works of literature extremely beautiful.
99
What natural resources was most important before the steam engine was developed for industry?
timber
iron ore
water
coal
100
The French people welcomed Napoleon because
they hoped he would help the collapsing French economy.
he completely disavowed the ideals of the Revolution.
he promised order after the chaos of the Revolution.
he was the grandson of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
