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1
During the 20th Century in which area has deforestation been a serious issue
Amazon Basin
Ukrainian Steppe
Sahara Desert
Tibetan Plateau
2
What was a major reason European nations competed for control of Africa in the 1800s
Africa had a wealth of resources
Europeans needed land for their excess population
African nations offered religious and political freedoms
Slave labor was needed in the Americas
3
The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its
development of gunpowder
advancements in math and medicine
acceptance of Christianity as official religion
sea trade routes to Europe
4
One similarity between Martin Luther's 95 Theses and Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy is
caused the Thirty Years War
emphasizing the importance of the Bible
challenged the authority of the Catholic Church
helped to unify Christendom
5
Why is Ferdinand Magellan's voyage considered a turning point in world history?
His ship was the first to land in the Americas
One of his ships was the first to circumnavigate the Earth
Portugal's claims to southern Africa were established
Britain's control of the seas ended
6
Between 500BC and 1500AD the migration of the Bantu people of Africa led to diffusion of
languages and metallurgical skills
cuneiform and galley ships
porcelain and cannons
camels and Islam
7
Which step did Catherine the Great take that is consistent with Enlightenment ideas
expanding Russian territory into Ukraine
ordering the burning of books
strengthening the institution of serfdom
considering treating all citizens equal under the law
8
"The French Revolution is important for changing subjects to citizens" This shows a shift from
divine right rule to people's participation in government
private property ownership to government ownership
rural lifestyles to urban lifestyles
religious traditions to secular values
9
A key feature of European Renaissance culture was
emphasizing classicism, secularism, and individualism
shift in production from domestic system to factory system
thinking that stressed humility and Christian faith
rely on the Pope's knights to maintain political stability
10
The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Islam each serve to
establish systems of justice
establish distinctions between social classes
provide followers with a guide for living
provide regulations for government workers
11
Knowing the latitude of a location would be most helpful in determining
temperature
population
language
time
12
The Great Wall of China and the Berlin Wall were both intended to
keep people from smuggling illegal goods
limit the movement of peoples
halt the spread of communism
isolate unpopular governments
13
The English Bill of Rights and political philosophy of John Locke both support the idea of a
limited government
Marxist dictatoriship
fascist dictatorship
coalition government
14
Which idea is correctly paired with a document that supports it?
colonialism ---> The Prince
capitalism ---> Wealth of Nations
militarism ---> Sadler Report
monotheism ---> The Communist Manifesto
15
Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War I?
assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
use of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany
signing of the Treaty of Versailles
invasion of Poland by Germany
16
Since the Cold War, what has been the cause of conflicts in Chechnya, Azerbaijan, and Bosnia
poor health care and starvation
adoption of capitalism
religious and ethnic tensions
efforts at Russification
17
The return of Chinese rule, the voyages of Zheng He, the reintroduction of civil service tie to
Songhai Empire
Ming dynasty
Delhi Sultanate
Abbassid dynasty
18
One similarity between the Treaty of Nanking and Treaty of Versailles is that both called for
reparations to be paid by defeated countries
monarch to be returned to their rightful places
peacekeeping organizations to be established
existing borders to be maintained
19
Leadership of the Indian National Congress and Muslim League in the 1940 supported
abolishing caste distinctions and discrimination
establishing a unified government based on religion
helping the British fight WWII
removing British control from the subcontinent
20
Which conflict is most closely associated with events in Nanjing, Dunkirk, and Hiroshima?
Korean War
Cultural Revolution
Russian Revolution
World War II
21
Which major geographic feature has hindered cultural diffusion between India and China?
Deccan Plateau
Great Rift Valley
Himalaya Mountains
Gobi Desert
22
Historically the Huang He has also been known as the 'River of Sorrows' because
frozen ports have made trade difficult
burials have taken place at the sacred waters
floods have destroyed crops and villages
cataracts have made transportation impossible
23
One way in which Peter the Great, Louis XIV, and Phillip II are similar is that each
challenged feudal practices by emancipating serfs
supported missionary efforts of the Roman Catholic Church
fought to block British colonies in the Western Hemisphere
sought to centralize power by limiting the power of nobility
24
The location of the Inca civilization of South America demonstrates the
importance of trade with Western Europe
complexity of indigenous belief systems
influence of cultural diversity
ability of humans to adapt the environment
25
One way in which Hammurabi and Justinian are similar is that they successfully
codified the laws of their empire
separated church and state
instituted democratic governments
established public education systems
26
What statement about the Soviet economy under Joseph Stalin is accurate?
Farmers were encouraged to compete in a free market economy
govt reduced its role in planning industrial production
Selection of consumer goods became available in SovietUnion
The Soviet Union increased its power by developing industry
27
What was a goal of the student protesters in Tienanmen Square in 1989
access to foreign products
removal of troops from South Korea
independence for Taiwan
democratic reforms
28
What was one effect of the Columbian exchange on European society?
The population increased with the introduction of new foods
The Church was divided into Roman Catholic and Orthodox
Horses were acquired for the first time
migration to the Americas declined
29
Which mountains were an obstacle to Simon Bolivar's attempt to unify Grand Columbia?
Andes
Urals
Zagros
Alps
30
Which political leader gained power as a result of the failing economy of the Weimar Republic?
Adolf Hitler
Francisco Franco
Benito Mussolini
Charles de Gaulle
31
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome are examples of
early constitutions
religious rules of conduct
economic sanctions
written laws
32
The concept of zero, expansion of caste system, creation of decimal system are associated with
Tokugawa shogunate
Gupta Empire
Song dynasty
Inca Empire
33
As a result of the Russo-Japanese War, Japan came to be seen by Europeans as
the strongest of the imperialist countries
a leader in the movement for nonalignment
an emerging global threat
a likely area for colonization
34
What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and Western Roman Empire?
lack of common currency
inability to force back foreign invaders
outbreak of war between religious groups
efforts of the middle class to gain power
35
Which geographic feature led to the defeat of Napoleon's troops during the invasion of Russia
typhoons
droughts
harsh winter
severe flooding
36
One reason for the mass migration of many Irish to North America in the 19th century was
an outbreak of malaria
civil war in Ireland
a series of crop failures
enforcement of a military draft
37
During the Cold War, nations that adopted a policy of nonalignment believed they should
be exempt from United Nations decisions
follow a course independent of the superpowers
reject international environment treaties
restrict trade with neighboring countries
38
What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?
training as a knight and practicing chivalry
investigating areas of interest + fulfilling one's potential
obeying divine right monarchs and the church
living apart from the world and taking monastic vows
39
Which statement best reflects an effect of imperialism in Africa?
Timbuktu became the center of great learning
Territorial divisions were established by tribal boundaries
Land was distributed equally between social classes
Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of Europe
40
What was the result of the European Commercial Revolution?
a decline in the spice trade
the destruction of the papacy
the development of capitalism
an increased reliance on bartering
41
One way in which Akbar the Great, Ivan the Terrible, and Louis XIV are similar is that all were
elected leaders
absolute rulers
theocratic rulers
enlightened despots
42
Which geographic feature presented an obstacle to Simon Bolivar's forces?
Andes Mountains
Great Rift Valley
Strait of Malacca
Sahara Desert
43
Which leader is most closely associated with Desmond Tutu and F.W. de Klerk?
Kwame Nkruhmah
Nelson Mandela
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jomo Kenyatta
44
Which action did Japan take during the Meiji Restoration?
allowed communist ideas to dominate its government
sent experts to learn from modern Western nations
established a social system to benefit the Samurai
started an ambitious program to expel foreign manufacturers
45
New scientific knowledge that developed during the Scientific Revolution were based on
superstition and ancient practices
geometric formulas and astrology
church law and faith
observation and experimentation
46
In which geographic region has Aung San Suu Kyi labored to bring about democratic reform?
Middle East
Central Asia
Southeast Asia
West Africa
47
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Judiaism
animism
Shinto
Confucianism
48
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
fall of the Ottoman Empire
end of religious unity in Europe
establishment of parliamentary democracy in England
49
The terms
spheres of influence, extraterritoriality, and madates
are most associated with
imperialism
collective security
self-sufficiency
militarism
50
Which type of government is associated with Suleiman the Magnificent and Akbar the Great
direct democracy
constitutional democracy
theocracy
absolute monarchy
51
One goal of the Congress of Vienna was to
redraw the boundaries of Africa
establish a new balance of power in Europe
protect Europe from Ottoman advances
end abuses within the Catholic Church
52
Which action is linked to the spread of the Black Death to Europe during the 14th Century?
trade with Asia
trade across the Sahara
exploration of the Western Hemisphere
conquest of Japan
53
In Europe during the 1930s, economic instability led to the
rise of fascist dictatorships
abandonment of colonial territories
establishment of the League of Nations
development of nuclear arms
54
The introduction of Cyrillic alphabet and Orthodox Christianity to Russia is associated with
Ottoman expansion
Byzantine missionaries
Viking conquests
Alexander the Great's armies
55
Which condition is most closely associated with Mexico between 1910 and 1930?
revolutions and political instability
rapid industrialization by local coporations
widespread support for foreign intervention
establishment of a state religion
56
This was a direct result of the Four Modernization in China of Deng Xiaoping?
Fewer consumer goods were produced
Goods and services were evenly distributed
Economic opportunities were expanded
Freedom of speech was guarenteed
57
The imaginary line that divided Western European countries from Eastern Europe after WWII was
Berlin Wall
Iron Curtain
prime meridian
line of demarcation
58
Baron de Montesquieu believed that separation of powers would
decrease the power
increase corruption of political authority
prevent tyranny by acting as a check on power
restore authority to the Roman Catholic Church
59
Transportation in the 1800s was revolutionized by the development of the
airplane
stream engine
caravel
astrolabe
60
Why is Catholicism a major religion practiced in Latin America?
Latin American boundary disputes were settled by the Pope
Spain conquered and colonized much of Latin America
The Church provided strong government in Latin America
Traditional African beliefs incorporated into Latin America
61
A goal of modern-day religious fundamentalism is to
combine the religious teachings of Islam and Christianity
encourage the practice of other religions
maintain traditional religious values in society
adopt secular attitudes instead of religious beliefs
62
Impact of printing press, astrolabe, and caravel on 16th century Europe shows technology can
redefine human understanding of the world
limit which ideas can be transmitted
exploit new sources of energy
reinforce established traditional beliefs
63
Which development in the history of Cuba occurred first?
The communist government in Cuba seized foreign properties
the Soviet Union built missile sites in Cuba
Fidel Castro forcibly took power in Cuba
The US imposed a naval quarantine against Cuba
64
Which statement about the early Indus River valley civilization is an opinion rather than fact
Planned cities indicated a use of technology
The Indus city-states were the most developed of the time
Farmers grew a surplus of barley, wheat, and dates
The Indus people developed a system of writing
65
Which reform was included in Ataturk's efforts to modernize Turkey?
requiring men to wear a fez
reintroducing strict Islamic law
adopting Arabic script
granting women the right to vote
66
The Columbian exchange is most closely associated with the beginnings of
humanism
mass production
scientific socialism
mercantilism
67
Which concept is essential to the study of economic systems?
citizenship
factors of production
self-determination
human righs
68
During the European Middle Ages, guide were created to
standardize goods and prices
regulate money supply
increase competition
obtain better working conditions in factories
69
Which geographic factor led cities like Nanjing and Mogadishu to develop into trade powers
predictable rainfall from the monsoon cycle
access to mountain passes
abundance of natural resources
location on waterways
70
Which event marked the rise in power of the Ottoman Empire in 1453?
death of Saladin
conquest of Constantinople
birth of Muhammad
siege of Vienna
71
An economist who focused on ancient societies would most likely study the
development of trade
effect of fire on the lives of people
role of religion in river valley civilizations
evolution of family patterns
72
The south edge of the Sahara is expanding in a process called
annexation
conservation
desalination
desertification
73
The belief that the workers of the world would unite to overthrow their opponents is central to
laissez-faire capitalism
Marxism
conservatism
Social Darwinism
74
The desire of the Kurds and the Palestinians for independent states is based on principals of
nationalism
free trade
collective security
modernization
75
Both Ibn Battuta and Mansa Musa demonstrated their religious values by
meditating along the banks of the Ganges River
making a pilgrimage to Mecca
converting Africans to Christianity
visiting the wailing wall in Jerusalem
76
Niccolo Machiavelli wrote
The Prince
as a guide to success in
economic undertakings
family life
scholarship
politics
77
The creation of the European Union (EU) and NAFTA was intended to
implement sustainable energy policies
establish stronger regional military alliances
institute a system of impartial courts
benefit member nations through the reduction of tariffs
78
Which individual is correctly paired with an individual who further developed his ideas
Louis XVI ----> Maximilien Robespierre
Nicolaus Copernicus -----> Galileo Galilei
Pope Urban II ------> Martin Luther
Hernando Cortez -----> Simon Bolivar
79
The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that
Islam originated in West Africa and spread to Middle East
Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs during colonial period
Islam spread beyond the Arabian Peninsula
Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa
80
One way that the governments of the Ming and Spanish dynasties of the 1400s were the same were
encouraged democratic reforms
emphasized equal rights for women
supported the expansion of overseas trade
promoted religious diversity
81
One way that Miguel Hidalgo, Ho Chi Mihn, and Jomo Kenyatta are similar is that they all were
enlightened despots
communist dictators
leaders of independence movements
advocates of liberation theology
82
Opinion and bias in written historical sources illustrate the need to be aware of
points of view
human rights
turning points
plagiarism