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

The divine right theory of kings was challenged

In which way did the geographic diversity of Latin America affect newly independent countries?

making political unity difficult

Which statement about Louis XIV is an opinion rather than a fact?

The wars he engaged in were the least successful of France.

Alexander Falconbridge’s account describes the

initial step in Africa of the Atlantic slave trade

What influence did the Scientific Revolution have on the Enlightenment in Europe?

Natural laws were used to explain human affairs.

Which statement about the Gupta Empire is a fact rather than an opinion?

The Gupta Empire developed advancements in math and science

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

implementation of five-year plans

Friedrich Engels is using these examples to draw attention to the

working conditions in factories

One way in which the actions of Ho Chi Minh and of Castro are similar is that both leaders

were revolutionaries who established communist regimes

A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was their

location on the Mediterranean Sea

What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?

preservation of Greek and Roman culture

One explanation for the fall of the Roman Empire and of the Han dynasty is that they both

grew too large to govern their territories effectively

In a traditional economy, habits, customs, and rituals function as

primary considerations in decision making

Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in Western Europe?

The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse.

A major purpose of five-year plans in the Soviet Union was to

increase the production of steel and machinery

Which statement about the Green Revolution is a fact rather than an opinion?

The negatives of using chemicals outweigh the benefits.

What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation?

Secular rulers became more powerful

The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected in

a realistic portrayal of the human body

Which statement reflects the overall effect of labor strikes as shown in this cartoon?

Workers are deprived of their income and suffer hardships

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1
What would be the best title for this chart?
Economic Problems Between the Wars
Causes of World War II
Totalitarian Regimes Between the Wars
Events During World War I
2
In which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?
Superstition and ignorance were promoted.
The divine right theory of kings was challenged
Punishments for criminal acts were rooted in vengeance
The principles of mercantilism were glorified
3
In which way did the geographic diversity of Latin America affect newly independent countries?
necessitating a reliance on Spain
making political unity difficult
forcing the Church to guarantee land reform
limiting the military power of Creoles
4
Which statement about Louis XIV is an opinion rather than a fact?
The wars he engaged in were the least successful of France.
Versailles was part of his plan to control the nobles.
He insisted that Huguenots convert to Catholicism.
He strengthened the monarchy by centralizing the government
5
A major factor contributing to Japan's ability to resist invasion was its
superior military technology
island location
decentralized government structures
alliances with neighbors on the continent
6
Which field of study primarily focuses on governmental powers and the rights of citizens?
political science
geography
economics
archaeology
7
Alexander Falconbridge’s account describes the
camel trade caravans along the Silk Road
initial step in Africa of the Atlantic slave trade
origins of the Bantu migration
encomienda system in Central and South America
8
What geographic factor of Korea most directly influenced the spread of Chinese culture to Japan
location
climate
mountains
rivers
9
What influence did the Scientific Revolution have on the Enlightenment in Europe?
Scientific truths were used to justify absolute monarchies.
The emphasis on religion led to the rejection of science
Natural laws were used to explain human affairs.
Economic growth was slowed by the lack of usable technology
10
Capitalism is to private ownership as communism is to
self-determination
laissez-faire
state control
supply and demand
11
Which technological innovation was essential for the gold-salt trade in West Africa?
lateen sail
moveable type
camel caravans
iron cannons
12
Which statement about the Gupta Empire is a fact rather than an opinion?
Gupta paintings in Ajanta caves were superior to the Mauryan
Achievements of the Gupta surpassed those of China's Tang
India’s strongest leaders came from the Gupta Empire.
The Gupta Empire developed advancements in math and science
13
Which of these events that occurred in the Soviet Union was a direct cause of the other three?
establishment of collective farms
implementation of five-year plans
development of heavy industry
famine in Ukraine
14
Friedrich Engels is using these examples to draw attention to the
efficiency of the factory system
working conditions in factories
quality of care in urban hospitals
living conditions in cities
15
One way in which the actions of Ho Chi Minh and of Castro are similar is that both leaders
were revolutionaries who established communist regimes
eliminated contact with all major foreign powers
promoted religious freedom for all their people
strengthened and modernized democratic governments
16
Which geographic feature aided industrialization in Great Britain?
highland climate
good harbors
monsoon winds
large forests
17
A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was their
dependence on the teachings of the Catholic Church
location on the Mediterranean Sea
access to goods from the Americas
military success against the Seljuk Turks
18
The Spanish encomienda system established in the Spanish colonies was most similar to European
guild systems
joint stock companies
subsistence agriculture
feudal land grants
19
What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
spread of humanism and secularism across Europe
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
reunification of eastern and western Christendom
adoption of democratic ideas from Russia
20
Historians need to determine the authenticity of a source in order to
reinforce popular opinion
determine the characteristics of propaganda
establish its usefulness
demonstrate the significance of religious beliefs
21
One explanation for the fall of the Roman Empire and of the Han dynasty is that they both
banned long-distance trade causing economic strain
refused the aid of foreign mercenaries
required devotion to a single religion
grew too large to govern their territories effectively
22
He is associated with the idea that all people are born with the natural rights.
Thomas Hobbes
Baron de Montesquieu
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
John Locke
23
In a traditional economy, habits, customs, and rituals function as
primary considerations in decision making
independent theories
incentives to change
territorial boundaries
24
The situation shown in this 1919 cartoon is most directly associated with
the removal of Lenin from power
efforts to stabilize the global economy
the aftermath of war
widespread German victories
25
Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in Western Europe?
The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse.
The Pope was removed as leader of the Catholic Church.
European rulers established religious freedom
Women assumed leadership in most Christian denominations.
26
A major purpose of five-year plans in the Soviet Union was to
produce more consumer goods
seek direct foreign investment
increase the production of steel and machinery
eliminate central economic planning
27
Which statement about the Green Revolution is a fact rather than an opinion?
Chemical fertilizers & pesticides increased crop yields.
Bio-engineered agricultural technologies are too expensive.
Agricultural technology is the only way to prevent famine.
The negatives of using chemicals outweigh the benefits.
28
What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation?
Secular rulers became more powerful
Religious differences were peacefully settled.
Judaism dominated southern Europe
The Holy Roman Empire became a republic
29
Interactions between the Byzantine Empire and Kievan Russia influenced the Russians to
terrorize Charlemagne’s empire
adopt Orthodox Christianity
call for an alliance with the Muslims
recognize the absolute political authority of the Pope
30
The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected in
competition between northern and southern European artists
challenges made to ancient religious ideals
the impact of Shakespeare’s writing in southern Europe
a realistic portrayal of the human body
31
Kemal Atatürk is best known for helping Turkey become
an imperialist power in Africa and Asia
a theocratic country with laws based on the Qur’an
a communist country allied with the Soviet Union
a modern and secular state
32
In the 20th and 21st centuries, Kurds, Palestinians, and Chechens have fought to achieve
economic interdependence
independent statehood
satellite status
cultural assimilation
33
One similarity between Confucianism and Christianity is that both belief systems emphasize
praying five times a day
respecting others
making pilgrimages to holy shrines
converting others to their teachings
34
Inca farmers adapted their environment by growing food in
flooded rice paddies
clear-cut rain forests
terraced fields
expansive plantations
35
Which statement reflects the overall effect of labor strikes as shown in this cartoon?
Workers get to take a well-earned vacation
Employers generally meet workers’ demands quickly
Employers can manage their businesses from home.
Workers are deprived of their income and suffer hardships

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