Which statement describes the contribution made by Machiavelli during the Renaissance?

He developed a new political philosophy

Which statement describes effects of 1929 Stock Market crash on the global economy?

Led to increased unemployment & decreased export markets

What role did nationalism play in the start of World War I?

Archduke Ferdinand & wife were assassinated by a Serb revolutionary

What important ideas from medieval English conflicts with government shaped American democracy?

Magna Carta's demand for limits to the absolute power of kings

Which statement describes the difference in the trade of East and West Africa?

East Africa sailed on Indian Ocean and West Africa sailed on Mediterranean

Which action by Ottoman Empire during WWI shocked many governments, including its own allies?

Genocide of Armenian residents in Anatolia

Which would be strongest to convince someone that the Byzantine Empire was greater than the Roman Empire at its height?

Byzantine empire had a more organized legal system than Roman empire

Which statement best summarizes the treatment of Jews in concentration camps during the Holocaust?

Jews were forced to work long hours in order to wear them down physically

Which statement describes a short-term impact of the Holocaust on European Jews?

Jewish groups organized the resettlement of refugees to Palestine

Which statement is an accurate description of a change that occurred as a result of the Scientific Revolution?

People developed theories and tested them through experiments

Which statement describes a cause of World War I?

German militarism pushed Britain into an alliance with France

What was the difference between slaves and serfs in feudal Europe?

A serf had some legal rights, while a slave did not

Which conclusion can be made about the impact of the 1939 German-Soviet Pact on WWII?

Enabled Germany to attack Poland, causing Britain & France to declare war

Which political strategies most enabled totalitarian states to control the hearts and minds of their citizens?

use of propaganda and press censorship

Which statement best contrasts the economic characteristics of NATO & Warsaw Pact countries?

Warsaw Pact had communist economies while NATO had capitalist economies

Which statement about government supports an ideal expressed by John Locke?

Sovereignty resides with the people

Which of the following was NOT a reason for a renewed interest in imperialism in the 1800s?

A desire to find new trade routes to India

Which statement best describes the impact of industrialization on the nature of warfare during WWI?

Produced new weapons technology which caused a higher level of destruction

Which statement best explains how the development of the steam engine led to industrialization in Great Britain?

It enabled factories to be built anywhere

Which statement best describes how "domino theory" led to US involvement in the Vietnam War?

Communism must be contained within N Vietnam to prevent spread thru SE Asia

Which best represents the middle class that developed during the Industrial Revolution?

Shop keepers who sold merchandise in a town

What was an impact of British imperialism on India?

It introduced Western-style bureaucracy and education

Which conclusion most likely influenced the US decision to use the atomic bomb to end WWII?

Potential cost of US casualties from an invasion would be too high

How did the Byzantine Empire influence Western Europe?

Byzantine Empire preserved classical learning, leading to the Renaissance

Which statement describes Pol Pot's method of genocide?

Forced millions of people from cities to farms to die from starvation

Why were the East African coastal states economically successful during the 10th century?

They were located near active Indian Ocean trade routes

Which statement best describes the historical importance of the Hundred Years War?

The War led to development of nationalism and reduced France's population

Why did the Portuguese embark on the search for a sea route to India in the 15th-16th centuries?

Muslim middlemen monopolized trade with East, increasing the cost of goods

In addition to finding a sea route to India, spreading Christianity, and finding gold, another factor for exploration:

Satisfying curiosity about the world

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1
Which statement describes the contribution made by Machiavelli during the Renaissance?
He developed the concept of humanism
He developed a new type of literature
He developed new painting techniques
He developed a new political philosophy
2
Which major figure of the Scientific Revolution developed the heliocentric model of the universe?
Pascal
Descartes
Copernicus
Bacon
3
Which major contribution did Islamic culture make to the Western world?
Algebra
The alphabet
The compass
Calculus
4
Which Renaissance development most influenced the Enlightenment?
literalism in religion
realism in politics
naturalism in art
humanism in philosophy
5
Which statement describes effects of 1929 Stock Market crash on the global economy?
Led to descreased consumer prices & decreased explort markets
Led to increased consumer prices & increased export markets
Led to increased unemployment & decreased export markets
Led to decreased unemployment & increased export markets
6
Which product most influenced Brazil's dependence on slavery as its main agricultural labor force?
tobacco
sugar
cotton
rice
7
What role did nationalism play in the start of World War I?
Archduke Ferdinand & wife were assassinated by a Serb revolutionary
Britain felt pressured to expand its colonies in Africa
Germany attacked both Belgium & France to gain back its lands
The Lusitania passenger ship was sunk by a German U-Boat
8
What important ideas from medieval English conflicts with government shaped American democracy?
Hobbes' and Locke's introduction of Social Contract Theory
Magna Carta's demand for limits to the absolute power of kings
Thomas Paine's argument for popular consent
Aristotle's proposing the idea of natural rights
9
Which statement describes the difference in the trade of East and West Africa?
West Africa relied on trade much more than East Afric
East Africa sailed on Indian Ocean and West Africa sailed on Mediterranean
East Africa primarily traded salt and West Africa traded gold
West Africa traded greater variety of goods than East Africa
10
Which action by Ottoman Empire during WWI shocked many governments, including its own allies?
Execution of Tsar Nicholas II
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Exile of Jewish residents from Palestine
Genocide of Armenian residents in Anatolia
11
Which would be strongest to convince someone that the Byzantine Empire was greater than the Roman Empire at its height?
Byzantine empire was more tolerant of other religions than Roman empire
Byzantine empire was more protective of individual freedoms
Byzantine empire had a more democratic political system than Roman empire
Byzantine empire had a more organized legal system than Roman empire
12
Which statement best summarizes the treatment of Jews in concentration camps during the Holocaust?
Jews were forced to work long hours in order to wear them down physically
Jews were kept imprisoned in barracks but were treated humanely
Jews were kept free of disease but were rarely fed
Jews were put to work on small farms to raise their own food
13
Which event of the French Revolution resulted in armed action in Paris against the symbol of royal absolutism?
The taking of the Tennis Court Oath
The start of the Reign of Terror
The execution of Robespierre
Storming of the Bastille
14
Which two nations emerged as superpowers at the end of WWII?
US and Soviet Union
Britain and China
Britain and the US
Soviet Union and China
15
Which statement describes a short-term impact of the Holocaust on European Jews?
Jewish groups organized the resettlement of refugees to Palestine
Jewish groups organized the resettlement of refugees to USSR
West Germans built housing for refugees after WWII
US granted citizenship for a large number of refugees after WWII
16
Which of the following was not an effect of industrialization?
improved productivity
increased income equality
Rise of labor unions
Increased growth of urban centers
17
Which statement is an accurate description of a change that occurred as a result of the Scientific Revolution?
Schools stopped using religious texts to teach & focused on observation
People stopped using religious texts. opting for newspapers as moral guide
People developed theories and tested them through experiments
Scholars used classical philosophical speeches rather than religious texts
18
Which statement describes a cause of World War I?
British support of Serbia forced Germany into the conflict
British imperialism encouraged a German alliance with Austria-Hungary
German militarism pushed Britain into an alliance with France
German support of Russia compelled Britain to join the war
19
All of these were important events of the French Revolution EXCEPT
The Battle of Berlin
The Tennis Court Oath
The Storming of the Bastille
The Reign of Terror
20
What was the difference between slaves and serfs in feudal Europe?
A slave was able to buy freedom, while a serf was not
A serf had some legal rights, while a slave did not
A slave was born into the position, while a serf was not
A serf was a free person, while a slave was not
21
Which conclusion can be made about the impact of the 1939 German-Soviet Pact on WWII?
Enabled the US to declare war on Germany and USSR
Enabled USSR to attack Poland, causing Britain & France to declare war
Enabled the British to declare war on Germany and USSR
Enabled Germany to attack Poland, causing Britain & France to declare war
22
Major writings in which area contributed to the beginning of the Enlightenment era?
science
mythology
history
exploration
23
Which political strategies most enabled totalitarian states to control the hearts and minds of their citizens?
use of business regulations and trade barriers
allowing democratic elections and a multi-party system
encouraging public expressions of loyalty and patriotism
use of propaganda and press censorship
24
What was one result of the Great Depression in Europe?
Beginning of the Great Famine in USSR
Introduction of the Dawes Plan
Rise of the National Socialists in Germany
Establishment of the League of Nations
25
Which modern democratic principle is demonstrated in this quote?
r8ight against self-incrimination
prohibition of illegal searches
due process of law
eminent domain
26
Which statement best contrasts the economic characteristics of NATO & Warsaw Pact countries?
Warsaw Pact had free economies while NATO had colonized economies
Warsaw Pact had colonized economies while NATO had free economies
Warsaw Pact had communist economies while NATO had capitalist economies
Warsaw Pact had capitalist economies while NATO had communist economies
27
Which result completes this chart?
Trade embargoes
Hyperinflation
Increased manufacturing output
Increased standard of living
28
Which group had the least liberties in medieval society?
serfs
artisans
nobles
merchants
29
Which statement about government supports an ideal expressed by John Locke?
Satire should be used to effect political change
Absolute power resides with the monarch
Women should be granted suffrage
Sovereignty resides with the people
30
Which of the following was NOT a reason for a renewed interest in imperialism in the 1800s?
A sense of superiority that leads to attempts to "civilize savages"
A demand for raw materials and new markets
A desire to find new trade routes to India
A number of new technologies like steamships, rifles, and medicine
31
Which statement best describes the impact of industrialization on the nature of warfare during WWI?
Caused inadequate production of weapons leading to high level of casualties
Produced new weapons technology which caused a higher level of destruction
Improved outdated modes of transportation which slowed movement of troops
Required large number of factory workers which led to use of smaller armies
32
Which statement best explains how the development of the steam engine led to industrialization in Great Britain?
It enabled water power to be used efficiently
It enabled factories to be built anywhere
It enable materials to be transported safely
It enabled urban areas to grow everywhere
33
Which Enlightenment thinker criticized mercantilism and proposed the benefits of a free trade system?
Voltaire
John Locke
Adam Smith
Jean Rousseau
34
Which statement best describes how "domino theory" led to US involvement in the Vietnam War?
Ensure democracy in Vietnam with hope that others might become democratic
Communism must be contained within N Vietnam to prevent spread thru SE Asia
End conflict in Vietnam for fear that conflict might start somewhere else
South Vietnam must be protected to prevent collapse of France's empire
35
Which best represents the middle class that developed during the Industrial Revolution?
Professional actors who performed plays in the city
Large landowners who grazed sheep on enclosed land
Shop keepers who sold merchandise in a town
Skilled weavers who produced cloth on home looms
36
Which nation was held solely responsible by the Treaty of Versailles for starting World War I?
Italy
Germany
Serbia
Russia
37
In which genocide after WWII was the eradication of intellectuals an important goal?
Rwanda
Cambodia (Pol Pot)
Darfur
Balkans (Kosovo)
38
Which religious belief was common among both the Incas and the Mayas?
ritual sacrifice
annual fasting
reincarnation
pilgrimage
39
What was an impact of British imperialism on India?
It established native-owned factories and railroads
It eliminated indigenous languages and castes
It outlawed Hindu rites and customs
It introduced Western-style bureaucracy and education
40
Jews being forced to wear yellow star of David in Nazi Germany is an example of which stage of genocide?
classification
symbolization
extermination
dehumanization
41
Which conclusion most likely influenced the US decision to use the atomic bomb to end WWII?
Treating Japanese injuries from an invasion of Japan would be too expensive
Housing Japanese prisoners from an invasion of Japan would be too difficult
Potential cost of US casualties from an invasion would be too high
Potential support from Allied soldiers and sailor was too uncertain
42
Which European invention is associated with the Renaissance?
Compass
Numerical zero
Printing press
Gunpowder
43
How did the Byzantine Empire influence Western Europe?
Byzantine Empire supported rebellious popes, leading to Great Schism
Byzantine Empire supported Catholic kings, leading to Reconquista
Byzantine Empire preserved classical learning, leading to the Renaissance
Byzantine Empire converted East to Christianity, leading to religious wars
44
Which nation became a member of the Warsaw Pact?
West Germany
Italy
Poland
Spain
45
Which statement describes Pol Pot's method of genocide?
Forced millions of farmers to work in factories to die from overwork
Executed millions of farmers and peasants in rural areas
Executed millions of students and intellectuals in urban areas
Forced millions of people from cities to farms to die from starvation
46
Why were the East African coastal states economically successful during the 10th century?
They were involved in a growing trade with the Americas
They were located along the Trans-Saharan trade route
They were located near active Indian Ocean trade routes
They were able to profit from selling slaves to the Portuguese
47
Which statement best describes the historical importance of the Hundred Years War?
The War led to development of nationalism and reduced France's population
The War was the only time that England & France were rivals
The War was a direct cause of the Reconquista
The War was Europe's only dynastic conflict
48
What did most factory workers experience during the Industrial Revolution?
an eight-hour workday
a repetitive single task
a five-day workweek
a varied work assignment
49
The use of crematoriums to destroy the bodies of those killed in the Holocaust is an example of which stage of genocide?
extermination
organization
classification
denial
50
Why did the Portuguese embark on the search for a sea route to India in the 15th-16th centuries?
Byzantine wars cut off trade with the East, increasing the cost of goods
Muslim middlemen monopolized trade with East, increasing the cost of goods
Spanish Reconquista closed overland routes, increasing the cost of goods
Black death closed many overland routes, increasing the cost of goods
51
In addition to finding a sea route to India, spreading Christianity, and finding gold, another factor for exploration:
Satisfying curiosity about the world
Testing new modes of transportation
Searching for new sources of food
Testing new navigational equipment
52
Which statement best describes a significant outcome of the Battle of Britain during WWII?
The Battle demonstrated the true scope of the Axis threat
The Battle turned the tide in the conflict against the Axis powers
The Battle represented a major setback for German strategy
The Battle caused new allies to join in opposition to Germany
53
Which Renaissance philosopher wrote The Prince?
Francis Bacon
Nicolaus Copernicus
Giordono Bruno
Nicholo Machiavelli
54
How did Enlightenment thinkers influence the American and French revolutionaries?
By reaffirming a commitment to religion
by advocating resistance to absolutism
by encouraging respect for religious traditions
By calling for a sovereign authority to maintain social contract
55
Which important negotiations between Arabs and Israelis resulted in Israel withdrawal from Palestinian territories?
Oslo Accords
Dayton Accords
Camp David Accords
Geneva Accords
56
Efforts to create a Jewish homeland gained momentum after
the Holocaust
the Great Depression
The Seven-Day War
the Cold War
57
Which statement best describes the impact of European imperialism on Africa?
Led to decreasing literacy rates for African peoples
Led to increasing cooperation among African ethnic groups
Created political boundaries without regard for ethnic groupings
Promoted industrialization independent of local economies
58
What primary purpose did Germany's Nuremberg Laws of 1935 serve?
to reject the Treaty of Versailles
to leave the League of Nations
to deny Jews rights to political participation
to give Aryans rights to expanded territory

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