How did the Industrial Revolution encourage imperialism?

it created a need for raw materials and markets

Which of the following is a reason why Britain took the lead in the Industrial Revolution?

the British business class had large profits to invest

What were the 95 Theses?

a list of corruptions in the Catholic Church

The main purpose of Stalin’s five-year plans was to

turn the Soviet Union into a modern industrial power

Northern humanists differed from their Italian predecessors:

focus on the textual reexamination of the Bible

How did Napoleon come to power in France?

he seized power in a coup d’état

What is the significance of the Treaty of Westphalia?

the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire was confirmed

What caused the European economic crisis in the 1970s?

oil prices were increased by OPEC

How are the Enlightenment and the Renaissance similar?

both relied on the scientific method to discover truths

Which countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council?

US, Russia, Britain, France, China

What was true of Humanism?

emphasized the study of Greek and Roman classical literature

The Kulturkampf refers to Bismarck’s attempt to:

weaken the influence of the Catholic Church

What goal for post-WWI peace was shared by British and French leaders?

to weaken Germany and make it pay for the war

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen stated that:

all men were born free and equal in rights

The Industrial Revolution caused which of the following cultural and social changes?

increasing class division between wealthy and poor

What is the major difference between the ideas of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke?

Hobbes: strong central government; Locke: natural rights

Which is true of Classical Liberalism?

it advocates liberty of the individual but not democracy

Which of the following was a goal of the Congress of Vienna?

to prevent future French aggression

Which was a provision in the Treaty of Paris, 1763?

England gained all former French colonies in North America

As chancellor of Germany, which of the following two groups did Bismarck target?

the Catholic Church and socialists

Which of the following goals represents conservative ideology in Europe in the early 1800s?

restoration of power to royal families

One effect of the Cold War was

increased political tension worldwide

Italian Renaissance art can be most appropriately described as:

traditional characteristics of harmony and symmetry valued

The political consequences of imperialism included

increased tensions among western powers

Which of the following is one feature of Stalin's totalitarian state?

the formation of a secret police

Henry VIII is known for

Asking the Pope to annul his marriage

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1
How did the Industrial Revolution encourage imperialism?
it made westerns feel obligated to improve the human species
it made Europeans feel sorry for their “little brothers”
it created a need for raw materials and markets
it created a need for land
2
Which event led to the abolition of the monarchy in France?
the failed flight of Louis XVI
the execution of Robespierre
the American Revolution
pressure from other countries to kill the king
3
Leader that attempted to "Westernize" Russia
Peter the Great
Rasputin
Lenin
Brezhnev
4
Which of the following is a reason why Britain took the lead in the Industrial Revolution?
the British people were the most well educated in the world
the government owned the factories
British workers were well paid
the British business class had large profits to invest
5
What type of government was formed under Victor Emanuel II of Italy?
a constitutional monarchy
a republic
a dictatorship
a military state
6
Who is a model of the "absolute monarch" in France
Joan of Arc
DeGaulle
Napoleon III
Louis XIV
7
What primary threat did Austria face in the 1800s?
rising nationalism
the loss of their “Great Power” status in Europe
the expansion of the Ottoman Empire
failing economy
8
lack of governmental controls placed on owners of industry and business is called:
Marxism
utilitarianism
capitalism
Laissez-faire
9
Site of conference that created the United Nations
Washington
Versailles
Potsdam
Yalta
10
What were the 95 Theses?
a list of corruptions in the Catholic Church
a list of new Church teachings
an ultimatum stating Protestants would leave the Church
a list of John Calvin’s new ideas
11
The main purpose of Stalin’s five-year plans was to
turn the Soviet Union into a military power
produce more consumer goods
increase farm production
turn the Soviet Union into a modern industrial power
12
Is given credit for bringing religious peace to England
King George III
Pope John Paul II
Prince William
Elizabeth I
13
Northern humanists differed from their Italian predecessors:
focus on the textual reexamination of the Bible
by refusing to use the vernacular in their work
they had no need for rich patrons to support their work
in their interest in medieval history
14
Lenin’s New Economic Policy was designed to
rebuild the Soviet economy
end all traces of capitalism
make the Soviet Union into an industrial state
end state control over farms and industry
15
According to Luther, ultimate authority was found in:
Only the bible
the Protestant Church
The Pope
the Bible, Church traditions, and writings of Church fathers
16
Which European leader advocated appeasement during the Munich Conference?
Francisco Franco
Neville Chamberlain
Winston Churchill
Clement Attlee
17
How did Napoleon come to power in France?
he overthrew the king
he seized power in a coup d’état
he convinced Austria to help him take Paris
a nation-wide election
18
Which of the following was a long-term cause of the French Revolution?
hatred for the king
resentment toward the Catholic Church
rising socialist ideals
financial mismanagement
19
Argued that a monarch can be rightfully deposed if he acts against the will of the people
Voltaire
Smith
Locke
Hobbes
20
Which of these economic policies is designed to bring wealth to the country owning colonies?
joint-stock company
capitalism
guilds
mercantilism
21
What is the significance of the Treaty of Westphalia?
all of these
it ended the Catholic Reformation in Germany
it added Calvinism as a politically accepted faith
the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire was confirmed
22
What caused the European economic crisis in the 1970s?
too much money was spent on rebuilding after WWII
the Vietnam War drained European economies
oil prices were increased by OPEC
cost to defend against the USSR had grown too much
23
How are the Enlightenment and the Renaissance similar?
both relied on the scientific method to discover truths
advanced technology was crucial for both eras
art of both eras are based on Impressionism
both encouraged questioning of tradition and authority
24
Defeated the Tatars
Cavour
George Patton
Alexander the Great
Catherine the Great
25
Which countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council?
China, Britain, Spain, Germany, US
Germany, US, Russia, China, Italy
US, Russia, Britain, France, China
Italy, Russia, Japan, US, Britain
26
What was true of Humanism?
set limits on what human beings could accomplish
emphasized the study of Greek and Roman classical literature
It promoted a medieval lifestyle
It discouraged a study of pagan writers
27
The Kulturkampf refers to Bismarck’s attempt to:
discourage socialism
destroy nationalist movements
encourage appreciation for the arts
weaken the influence of the Catholic Church
28
Which of the following is a central teaching in Calvinism?
predestination
denial of the Trinity
good works will ensure a person goes to heaven
transubstantiation
29
What goal for post-WWI peace was shared by British and French leaders?
to divide German lands between them
to unite France and Britain into one empire
to weaken Germany and make it pay for the war
to form a postwar alliance with the United States
30
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen stated that:
male and female citizens were equal before the law
all male citizens had the right to vote
all men were born free and equal in rights
everyone should be taxed the same amount
31
The Industrial Revolution caused which of the following cultural and social changes?
increasing political power for farmers
increasing class division between wealthy and poor
narrowing differences between urban and rural life
decreasing reliance on the government for poverty assistance
32
The first literary and artistic expressions were centered in what Northern Italian city-state?
Rome
Milan
Florence
Venice
33
What is the major difference between the ideas of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke?
both favor absolute monarchy as the best form of government
Hobbes: strong central government; Locke: natural rights
both believed in government based on a social contract
Hobbes: weak government; Locke: strong central government
34
Which is true of Classical Liberalism?
it advocates equality before the law and democracy
it rejects the idea of “natural rights”
it advocates democracy, but limited freedom
it advocates liberty of the individual but not democracy
35
Which of the following was a goal of the Congress of Vienna?
to establish new republics in Europe
to prevent future French aggression
to exile Napoleon
to institute Enlightenment reforms
36
Which was a provision in the Treaty of Paris, 1763?
England gained all former French colonies in North America
Prussia’s army and navy were reduced
Austria gained back Silesia
Russia was forced to give up territory in Poland
37
At which meeting did the Allies agree to invade Western Europe?
the Tehran Conference
the London Assembly
the Potsdam Conference
the Yalta Conference
38
As chancellor of Germany, which of the following two groups did Bismarck target?
the Social Democratic Party and the German Royalists
the Catholic Church and socialists
the Congress of Vienna and Ottoman Turks
anarchists and Italian nationalists
39
Which slogan expresses the ideal of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917
Nationalism, Democracy, The People's Livelihood
Bread, Land, Peace
Russification
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
40
Which of the following goals represents conservative ideology in Europe in the early 1800s?
establishment of a homeland for each national group
restoration of power to royal families
tolerance for religious differences
support for freedom of the press
41
One effect of the Cold War was
WWII
an outbreak of civil wars
increased political tension worldwide
the founding of the United Nations
42
Why did the Congress of Vienna redraw the boundaries of some European countries?
to create more countries
to prevent the spread of nationalism
to distribute land more fairly
to encircle France with strong countries
43
Italian Renaissance art can be most appropriately described as:
traditional characteristics of harmony and symmetry valued
characterized by the spectacular and the nonsymmetrical
a revolt against the classical style
secular (non-religious)
44
The political consequences of imperialism included
acceptance of colonial rule in Africa and Asia
greater cooperation among western powers
increased tensions among western powers
strengthening of local governments in Africa and Asia
45
Which of the following expressed the US commitment to the containment of Communism?
the Marshall Plan
the Truman Doctrine
John F. Kennedy’s Advancing Democracy
Wilson’s 14 Points
46
Which of the following ended Russia’s involvement in World War I?
the battle of Caporetto
the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
the attack on the Lusitania
the battle of Gallipoli
47
Which of the following is one feature of Stalin's totalitarian state?
a ban on all propaganda
a school for children of wealthy families
the formation of a secret police
religious freedom
48
Henry VIII is known for
Asking the Pope to annul his marriage
his conquest of most of Europe
None of these
sending his enemies to the guillotine
49
The Schlieffen Plan was developed as a plan of attack against
Britain
France
Germany
Italy
50
Prior to the mid-1800s, the states of India were controlled by:
Japanese traders
France
the British East India Company
American businessmen
51
What innovation in painting was developed by Renaissance artists?
Use of color
Religious themes
The illusion of depth
Use of symbolism
52
How did the Scientific Revolution influence Enlightenment thought?
thinkers relied on natural science and reason
all of these
thinkers were more accepting of the idea of the supernatural
thinkers rejected the scientific method and replaced it
53
Who, in the latter part of the 19^th century, colonized and controlled Africa?
most major European countries
Arab traders
England and Russia
France
54
World War I was more destructive than earlier wars because
airplanes could drop huge bombs
the armies were more ruthless
it lasted longer
modern weapons were more deadly
55
Proposed a vast economic aid package to postwar European countries
Churchill
Truman
Marshall
Roosevelt
56
Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in
promoting increased power for European monarchs
supporting the divine right theory
debating the role of the church in society
reforming the relationship between people and government
57
According to The Communist Manifesto capitalism would eventually:
be overthrown by an uprising of the proletariat or workers
be the main economic system in the world
be popular in Europe, but not in the rest of the world
create wealthy owners of individual businesses
58
How did the Council of Trent say that a person gained salvation
through good works
through faith alone
through allegiance to the Pope
both through good works and faith

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