How are the Sepoy Mutiny in India, the Zulu Resistance in Africa & the Boxer Rebellion in China all similar?

resulted from native reaction to foreign interference

Other countries started focusing on exploration & trade - but China continued to focus on Confucianism - What happened?

China fell behind & eventually the Ming Dynasty collapsed

What was an important effect of the American Revolution?

Latin American leaders drew inspiration from the American Revolution

How did the Triple Alliance & the Triple Entente contribute to the start of WWI?

increased tensions between European Countries

How is the overall course of WWII best described?

Axis had early victories, but Allies turned tide in their favor and won

What is Suleiman the Magnificent best known for?

uniting the Ottoman Empire under an efficient government structure

What new motivation did Industrialization give to Imperialism?

the search for markets to sell manufactured goods

How are the Renaissance & the Enlightenment so similiar?

they forced people to question the world around them & improve society

What is divine right?

the right to rule given to the monarch by GOD

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Wall?

keep East Berlin citizens from escaping to West Berlin

What is the primary reason for the creation of both the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan?

the fear of Soviet communist expansion throughout Europe

What was the immediate cause of World War I in Europe?

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What statement about the growth of Nationalism in the 19th century is TRUE?

War & conflict were often used as vehicles to unite people

How were Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Communist Russia similar?

one-party systems that used censorship and propaganda to maintain power

What best describes Industrialization?

advances in technology produced manufactured goods on large scale

Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?

The growth of nuclear arsenals in the US & Soviet Union

What did Japan & Germany experience after the Meiji restoration and unification of Germany in the 19th century?

an increase in military production & strengthened military forces

Was Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor successful?

America had heavy losses, but its most important ships & aircraft were safe

What characteristic did the Mughal, Ottoman and Safavid Empires all share?

they saw Islam as the religion characterizing government, they were all tolerant of Chinese culture

What was the result of the official collapse of the Soviet Union?

The Soviet Union was dissolved & independent counties were formed

What was one result of both the French and American Revolutions?

showed principles of Enlightenment could be used to create new type gov't

What brought an end to the Soviet Union?

slow, expected decline after series of poor leadership decisions & economy

What was the Enlightenment?

philosophical movement advocating using reason to address societal issues

What statement about government during the Tokugawa period in Japan is the most accurate?

The actual power is held by the Shogun.

How did Nationalism inspire World War II?

Germany thought it was better than every & took any territory they wanted

How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany for its role in World War I?

forced Germany to accept blame & pay reparations

Which statement best describes the relationship between World War I & Russian Revolution?

WWI created conditions within Russia that helped trigger a revolution

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1
How are the Sepoy Mutiny in India, the Zulu Resistance in Africa & the Boxer Rebellion in China all similar?
resulted from government denying access to fertile land
resulted from attempts by democratic forces to overthrow monarchy
resulted from government policies of ethnic cleansing
resulted from native reaction to foreign interference
2
Other countries started focusing on exploration & trade - but China continued to focus on Confucianism - What happened?
China changed their Confucian values to fit with their neighbors
China fell behind & eventually the Ming Dynasty collapsed
China continued to dominate throughout the 1600s
China made progress b/c of the Confucian focus on business & science
3
What was an important effect of the American Revolution?
Americans recognized the rights of slaves
Latin American leaders drew inspiration from the American Revolution
British were able to repay their debts from the French & Indian War
France lost its control of North America
4
How did the Triple Alliance & the Triple Entente contribute to the start of WWI?
increased tensions between European Countries
failed to include Germany & France as members
threatened countries in the Western Hemisphere
allowed Japanese aggression in Korea
5
How is the overall course of WWII best described?
Axis started out good, struggled in the middle, then finally won
Alix powers had no realistic hope of winning from the beginning
Axis had early victories, but Allies turned tide in their favor and won
Italy was the Axis' only hope of victory - after their surrender Allies won
6
What is Suleiman the Magnificent best known for?
building the Tahj Mahal in India
uniting the Ottoman Empire under an efficient government structure
building the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
creating a fair tax system for the Safavid Empire
7
What new motivation did Industrialization give to Imperialism?
Christian missionary efforts
demand for manufactured goods
land to settle due to expanding population
the search for markets to sell manufactured goods
8
How are the Renaissance & the Enlightenment so similiar?
they increased the power of the Roman Catholic Church
they forced people to question the world around them & improve society
they had very few artistic improvements
They questioned the power of strong kings
9
What is divine right?
soldiers for hire
the right to rule given to the monarch by GOD
a monarch for hire
a birth right
10
What International Organization was created at the Yalta Conference in 1945 to prevent another war?
NATO
United Nations
GATT
League of Nations
11
What was the main purpose of the Berlin Wall?
keep German citizens from seeing their families after division of country
enforce quarantine & social distancing in Berlin
keep East Berlin citizens from escaping to West Berlin
keep West Berlin citizens from escaping to East Berlin
12
What is the primary reason for the creation of both the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan?
the need to support colonial independence movements in developing world
the fear of Soviet communist expansion throughout Europe
to reward the Chinese for their role in the Allied victory over Japan
the protection of vital US interests in Middle East oil fields
13
What was the immediate cause of World War I in Europe?
Sinking of the British ship - Lusitania
start of Russian Civil War
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Attack on Poland by the German Army
14
What statement about the growth of Nationalism in the 19th century is TRUE?
War & conflict were often used as vehicles to unite people
European imperialism prevented the rise of nationalism in Asia
transition to nationhood was usually smooth with little internal conflict
only European nations experienced a growth in nationalism
15
How were Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Communist Russia similar?
all means of production were owned by the government
one-party systems that used censorship and propaganda to maintain power
encouraged the exercise of individual freedom of expression in arts
emphasized production of consumer goods rather than weapons
16
What best describes Industrialization?
advances in technology produced manufactured goods on large scale
people moved away from rural areas to live in cities
smaller nations needed help from larger neighbors, so they formed alliances
Nations began to rely on each other for trade & resources
17
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
The growth of nuclear arsenals in the US & Soviet Union
The expansion of national borders by imperialistic European countries
The implementation of isolationist foreign policy in Great Britain & China
The rapid industrialization of many Southeast Asian Countries
18
What did Japan & Germany experience after the Meiji restoration and unification of Germany in the 19th century?
a restructuring of government that included elected monarchs
a reduction in tensions with neighboring nations
a decrease in the reliance on industrialization and trade
an increase in military production & strengthened military forces
19
Was Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor successful?
American naval & air forces in the Pacific were totally destroyed
America had heavy losses, but they launched a destructive attack on Japan
America learned of the attack early & destroyed Japanese forces
America had heavy losses, but its most important ships & aircraft were safe
20
What characteristic did the Mughal, Ottoman and Safavid Empires all share?
they saw Islam as the religion characterizing government
they were all tolerant of Chinese culture
they maintained the traditions of the previous dynasty
they existed as a result of the Opium Wars
21
Besides the Jews, which groups were also persecuted by the Nazis?
All of the Above
Handicapped & Disabled
Homosexuals
Gypsies
22
What was the result of the official collapse of the Soviet Union?
The Soviet Union was dissolved & independent counties were formed
Russia replaced the Soviet Union, but had to leave United Nations
Country of Belarus replaced the Soviet Union as the head of the region
Gorbachev retained his position, but now as the leader of Russia
23
What was one result of both the French and American Revolutions?
restoration of civil rights to all marginalized groups
suggested only way to establish democratic gov't was to form a new nation
increased involvement of religious leaders in public affairs
showed principles of Enlightenment could be used to create new type gov't
24
What brought an end to the Soviet Union?
immediate, unexpected collapse after direct war with USA
slow, expected decline after series of poor leadership decisions & economy
immediate, but expected after Soviet leader escaped to the US
slow, unexpected collapse due to years of successful US spy activity
25
What was the Enlightenment?
the growth of the Athenian Empire
philosophical movement advocating using reason to address societal issues
the period of great advances in the sciences
a revival of art & literature in Europe
26
What statement about government during the Tokugawa period in Japan is the most accurate?
The actual power is held by the Shogun.
The power of the Emperor was absolute & supreme.
The real power was held by foreign countries.
The political power was in the hands of the merchant class.
27
How did Nationalism inspire World War II?
Nationalism leads to communism & other nations wanted to destroy communism
Germany thought it was better than every & took any territory they wanted
Serbian Nationalist wanted independence from Austria-Hungary, killed heir
Nationalist countries believe in a balance of power through warfare
28
How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany for its role in World War I?
forced Germany to accept blame & pay reparations
Supported Economic sanctions by the League of Nations
took away German territory in the Americas and India
Divided Germany into ten occupied zones
29
How were the feudal systems of medieval Europe & early Japan characterized?
decentralized political system
development of a wealthy middle class
religious diversity
increased emphasis on education
30
Which statement best describes the relationship between World War I & Russian Revolution?
The Russian Revolution inspired the Russian people to win WWI
WWI postponed the Russian Revolution by restoring confidence in the Czar
WWI gave Czar's army the needed experience to suppress Russian Revolution
WWI created conditions within Russia that helped trigger a revolution

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