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Silk road trade
Florished despite constant interferences from nomadic tribes
Was confined to land routes across Asia
Bypassed Mesopotamia
Established links between the empires of Han China and Rome
2
Compared to the Spanish Empire, that of the Portuguese
Developed a better relationship with Indian inhabitants
Developed a more egalitarian society
Was more global in its extent
Was less influenced by the Roman Catholic Church
3
Under both the Han and Roman empires
All of the above
A time of peace settled over both empires
Imperial roads were connected to the Silk Roads
New territories were added to the empire
4
Indian Ocean trade
Saw mariners use the geographic forces of the Indian Ocean
Declined with the fall of classical empires
Linked all areas of the Indian Ocean basin except Africa
Failed to establish connections with land routes
5
South Africa
Became an egalitarian society under Dutch rule
Saw the beginnings of racial divisions during colonial rule
Saw British enslavement of native peoples
6
Mercantilism
Brought long-term prosperity to Europe
Sparked further rivalries among European nations
Encouraged the importation of foreign goods
Supported free trade
7
World trade during 1750 to 1914
Brought greater prosperity to Chinatown than to the west
Decreased the economic power of the west
Strengthened Latin America's trade position
Benefited western colonial powers
8
The world's most populous democracy is
The US
India
Great Britain
Canada
9
Which of the following leaders would have agreed most with the policies of Benito Mussolini?
Fidel Castro
Juan Peron
Nikita Khrushchev
V. I. Lenin
10
The Ottoman empire
Reached its height around 1750
Weakend because its technology fell behind that of Europe
Unlike the Mughal empire, was not a gun powder empire
Was unsuccessful in controlling European territory
11
When the Portuguese first became involved in the slave trade
They were interested primarily in gold and spices
They created the African slave trade
They were amazed at the poverty of African kingdoms
They were on interested in Christianizing African peoples
12
The Brazilian independence movement
Involved a prolonged struggle with Portugal
Was the result of the Napoleonic Wars
Produced a republic for Brazil
Resulted in the abolition of slavery
13
By the 21st century, almost all women across the globe
Were freed from traditional home making roles
Had been granted the right to vote
Were granted educational opportunities equal to men
Were allowed to serve in combat in the Armed Forces
14
Results of cultural diffusion among early civilizations included
Harappan sewage systems
The cultivation of potatoes
The invention of the wheel
The legend of Quetzalcoatl
15
Under Mongol rule in China
Chinese women were placed in a more subordinate position
Japan and Vietnam were brought under Mongol control
Chinese regional rulers were allowed to govern
Chinese educational traditions were maintained
16
The declining years of Han China and the Roman empire shared all of the following EXCEPT
Poor harvests
Unequal land distribution
Epidemic disease
Attack by powerful neighboring states
17
Russia's role in the 20th- century global conflicts included all of the following EXCEPT
Participation in the formation of the League of Nations
Creating opportunities for postwar influence on Europe
An ethnic-based alliance with Serbia
18
The end of the 20th century saw
The resolution of the problems of Palestinian refugees
Increased economic prosperity for Japan
Ethnic conflict in Russia and in Africa
A general decline in democracy throughout Latin America
19
Buddhism
Was the adopted faith of Gupta rulers
Opposed Confucian ideals of patriarchal families
Changed to teach that common people could reach nirvana
20
As a new faith, Islam gained strength
First in Mecca, then throughout the Arabian peninsula
Within portions of the former Roman Empire
Because of rules of succession
21
European exploration through the mid-15th century
Suffered from a lack of technological expertise
Depended upon the knowledge of the eastern world
Produced intense rivalries with East Asian civilizations
Placed merchants in conflict with monarchs
22
Attempts to save the Roman empire from ruin included
The division of the latifundia
The establishment of a new capital in the eastern empire
The emancipation of Roman slaves
23
The English and French engaged in rivalries over territory in
East Africa
North Africa
China
Indonesia
24
The decline of Han China
Like Rome, saw invaders permanently dominate the empire
Resulted in the decline of Buddhism in China
Saw Daoism, rather than Confucianism, gaining popularity
Sae the end of Chinese established traditions
25
Interactions between Muslims and Europeans during the 1600's are most commonly found in the
Indian Ocean
Atlantic ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific ocean
26
New scientific and artistic expressions in the west in the 19th century
Created new frontiers in physics
Relied on reason in literacy expression
Supported traditional beliefs
27
The Communist ruler whose economic policies were most like those of Lenin was
Deng Xiaoping
Joseph Stalin
Mao Zedong
Jiang Jieshi
28
World War I was considered a global conflict because
It involved battles on every continent
It was fought in both European and Pacific theaters
Warring powers held colonies that participated in the war
29
All of the following describe the Scientific Revolution EXCEPT that
It described the nature of the universe
It was modeled on Chinese philosophy
It emphasized the value of research
30
Both the Protestant Reformation and the Enlightenment
Lowered the status of women
Upheld church traditions
Questioned political authority
Relied on reason over faith
31
Common to most early industrial nations was the development of
Steel manufacturing
Zaibatsu
Railroads
Unions
32
Which of the American peoples was closest to the Persians in their administrative style?
The Mississippians
The Incas
The Mayas
The Aztecs
33
The Allied policy toward Hitler in the 1930's can best be described as one of
Confrontation
Indifference
Containment
Appeasement
34
During the period of the late Roman empire, Christianity
Appealed primarily to elite classes
Became less organized as the empire fell
Declined in numbers because of persecutions
Experienced a change in its official status
35
One of the weaknesses of the early Muslim empires was
Insistance on conversion of non-Arabs within the empire
Disregard for the cultural traditions of conquered peoples
Failure to resolve questions of succession
Indifference to the Sunni and Shi'ite split
36
Colonialism in India
Was facilitated by the breakup of the Mughal Empire
Decreased nationalist feelings among Indians
Brought an end to tensions between Muslim and Hindus
37
The early civilization with the least-developed technology was
Egyptian
Harrapan
Mesoamerican
Sumerian
38
Economic imperialism
Didn't lead to direct political control over new territories
Led to industrialization of Latin America
Led to colonial dependence upon industrialized nations
Was the most common imperialist model in Africa
39
The Aztec and Inca civilizations differed most significantly in their
Religious institutions
Social structure
System of recordkeeping
Technological skill
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The European union
Doesn't adjust tariffs outside the European community
Established a currency used by all its members
Originated with Great Britain
Has the same basic purpose as NAFTA
41
Confucianism and early Buddhism
Included a belief in nirvana
Became the dominant philosophy of their respective regions
Emphasized the importance of effective government
Did not believe that their founders were gods
42
Greek society
Was extended through overseas colonization
Was disrupted by the conquest of Alexander
Extended the democratic ideal by relying on free labor alone
Was unified by the geography of the Greek peninsula
43
Industrialization in Egypt
Was accomplished without government support
Resulted from disharmony in the Muslim world
Gave new freedoms to lower classes
Decreased Egypt's dependency on the west
44
Both the Mexican revolts of 1821 and 1910
Ended in the immediate establishment of a republic
We're initially Creol-backed movements
Involved resistance to foreign influence
45
As a result of the Opium War
The Qing dynasty over took to Ming
The importation of opium to China increased
Great Britain acquired Hong Kong
The Chinese silver supply was restored
46
The 15th century was characterized by
The beginning of nation-states in Italy and Germany
The strengthening of nation-states in England and France
The decentralization of political power in Spain
47
Both Hinduism and Buddhism
None of the above
Became increasingly popular in India
Revered women
Supported the caste system
48
Latin American trade
Caused great Britain to support the Monroe doctrine
Relied on the increased slave trade of the late 19th century
Relied on exports of manufactured goods
Decreased after the 1820s
49
The area in which Islam showed the most change during the 7th to the 15th centuries was in
It's treatment toward People of the Book
The development of the shariah
The role of women
The status of slaves
50
The French Revolution of 1789 and the Chinese revolt of 1911 were alike in that
They were initiated by the lower classes
They failed to achieve their goals
They ended immediately in a dictatorship
They weren't Nationalist independence movements
51
The nation-state
Was embraced by the Ottoman empire
Promoted harmony among Europeans
Arose in Europe because of its diversity of cultural groups
Was incompatible with absolute monarchies
52
The agricultural revolution
began with an extensive pattern of cultural diffusion
occurred about the same time throughout the world
was an abrupt process beginning in 8000 BCE
Saw the use of agricultural methods that inspired migration
53
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
Both held that reason could be used to improve humanity
Were global movements
Broke completely with classical traditions
54
Nationalism
Delayed the unification of both Italy and Germany
Served as both a unifying and a divisive force
Brought tolerance for diversity within the Russian Empire
Eased tensions within Austrian Empire
55
Christianity
Failed to utilize the public works of the Roman empire
Remained a religion of the Roman empire
Was not a missionary religion
Taught the forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus
56
The trans-Atlantic slave trade
Increased after the establishment of sugar plantations
carried the majority of slaves to North America
Carried more women than men
57
The Netherlands established commercial/colonial interests in all of the following areas EXCEPT
Western Africa
Japan
Southern Africa
North America
58
The position of Chinese women
Changed markedly between the 7th and 13th centuries
Was more restrictive under the Tang than under the Song
Resulted in greater freedoms under Neo-Confucianism
Was defined by Confucianism
59
Population patterns in the 19 century
showed limited growth among working classes
Showed growth restricted to the Western world
Were affected by the Columbian exchange of the last period
Showed decline in east Asia and growth in Western Europe
60
The Persians
Failed to establish a unified empire
Introduced a religion similar to the structure of Hinduism
Continued the traditions of ancient Mesopotamia
Were noted for their harsh treatment toward conquered people
61
The key patterns of migration in the 20th and 21st centuries has been
From urban to rural areas
From rural to urban areas
From developing to developed nations
From war-torn areas to those at peace
62
Japan's greatest challenge to industrialize was
Lack of government cooperation
Continued presense of the shogunate
It's geography
Competition between the government and the zaibatsu
63
All of the following Chinese traditions and achievements began under the Han dynasty EXCEPT
Expansion into central Asia
Confucian philosophy
The civil service exam
Paper manufacture
64
Spain didn't participate in World War II because
Its republican governmen feared a Fascist coup
It feared Communist domination
It had just endured a civil war
It was still recovering financially from World War I
65
The Abbasid dynasty
Healed the rift between Sunnis and Shi'ites
Proved the high point of Muslim cultural achievement
Creates a social rift between Arabs and new converts
66
The Indus Valley civilization
Is the best studied through it's written records
Relied heavily on communal planning
Was isolated from other River Valley civilizations
Declined after the arrival of Aryan invaders
67
The Five Pillars
Are inattentive to distinctions in social class
Provide unity within Islam
Are included in the Quran
68
The period of greatest population decline in Europe during the Middle Ages was
The 15th century
The 14th century
The 10th to 13th centuries
The 5th and 6th centuries
69
European explorations
Were dependent on European technological innovation
Promoted harmony among the nations of Europe
Concentrated on the Americas
Sought to break established trade monopolies
70
The Columbian exchange
Drew the world's oceans into an active trade network
Created both positive and adverse effects on population
Didn't involve Africa
Improved the nutrition of American indigenous peoples
71
The nation that saw a consistent rise in global influence during both world wars was
United States
France
China
Germany
72
Compared to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, that of eastern Africa
Involved only European nations
acquired slaves from coastal areas only
Also involved the plantation system
Didn't involve central Africa
73
The American and the French revolutions were alike in all of the following ways EXCEPT
They both brought increased political power for women
They were prompted by issues of taxation
They produced documents that defined similar natural rights
74
All of the following are true of communism after World War II EXCEPT that
It produced a division of Korea
European countries were subjected to Soviet occupation
It created a pause in the civil war in China
It spread to largely agricultural regions
75
The position of the Chinese scholar-gentry
Was mimicked by the Japanese
Weekend efforts to curb nomadic invasions
Declined during the Song Dynasty
Was admired by the Vietnamese
76
The Renaissance
Began in the Eastern Roman empire
Represented a complete break from medieval traditions
What is a movement of uniquely Western origins
Was a result of the crusades
77
During the agricultural revolution, women
Experienced a decrease in status
Observed and studied the agricultural environment
Weren't represented in neolithic art
Participated in hunting activities with men
78
Within Africa, the slave trade
Increased African dependence on European nations
Had little effect on central African kingdoms
Decreased the value of women slaves
Promoted unity amoung African kingdoms
79
Japanese feudalism
Brought a temporary end to internal conflicts
United peasants and elite classes
Saw the beginnings of a centralized Japan
Revolve around the power of the samurai as warlords
80
Inthe early years of industrial development
Married woman had more opportunities for clerical jobs
Spouses were given more opportunities to work together
British woman lost jobs in domestic manufacturing
Women in Japan emerged from traditional roles
81
Aztec and Inca religions
Stressed a personal relationship with their gods
Placed women in a subordinate position
Restricted the worship of subject peoples
Reflected the agrarian nature of their respective societies
82
Trade among the peoples of the Americas
United the Chimor and Inca people
Remained local
Was facilitated in the Andes by geography
Was most similar in the Aztec and Toltec societies
83
During the Gupta dynasty
Slavery increased
The government of India became more centralized
Hinduism and Buddhism became the official religions of India
Arabic numerals originated in India
84
Among the common migration patterns in the 19th century was
The discontinuation of shelter colonies
Migration for religious reasons
middle-class migration from countryside to city
migration from Latin America to Mediterranean Europe
85
The Protestant Reformation
Spread due to advances in Chinese and European technology
Became the basis of Enlightenment thought
Strengthened the authority of the papacy
Diminished the achievements of the Commercial Revolution
86
Industrial revolution in Great Britain
Initiated an interest in global trade
Was facilitated because of the enclosure movement
Received little government support
Followed a similar revolution in the US
87
The Eastern portion of the Roman empire
Was a center of trade, art, and architecture
Didn't experience pressure from invaders
Successfully restored the boundaries of the Western empire
Competed with the Parthians and Sassanids for trade
88
The Neolithic age
Saw the beginnings of urbanization
Saw agriculture carried out without the use of metal tools
Produced societlies without class distinctions
Saw a decline in global populations
89
Earliest civilizations in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres were similar in
Their reliance on the flooding of major rivers
Their practice of polytheism
Their technological knowledge
Their location at similar latitudes
90
Michael Gorbachev allowed all of the following EXCEPT
Democratic government
Discussion of government policies
The protection of consumer goods
Private land ownership
91
The Mughal empire
Failed to ease tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India
Produced art and architecture that reflected syncretism
Controlled the entire Indian subcontinent
92
Enlightenment thought
Resembled renaissance thought
Treated children as miniature adults
Resulted in harsher punishments for criminals
Wasn't embraced by the woman's movement
93
The declining years of the Qing dynasty saw
The influence of foreign nations
The long-term acceptance of the self-strengthening movement
Invasion by nomadic people north of the Great Wall
The end of the opium trade
94
Daoism and Confucianism
Agreed on the importance of education
Disagreed on the need for personal reflection
Taught that political involvement was essential to a society
Based their teachings on Chinese traditions
95
The Ottoman Empire
Supported policies that benefited local artisans
Resisted economic reforms
Saw trade between non-Muslims and European merchants
Refused to accept foreign loans
96
Which of the following was NOT used first during World War I?
Airplanes
Radar
Dirigibles
Tanks
97
An example of Cold War brinkmanship is found in
The Iran-Iraq War
The Arabian-Israeli War
The Cuban Missle Crisis
The Cultural Revolution
98
African kingdoms in the period from 1450 to 1750
Participated in slave trade before the arrival of Europeans
Like the Chinese, weren't interested in European trade goods
Featured monarchs ruled without advisers
Frequently enslaved their own people
99
The decline of Gupta India
Occurred without pressure from invading peoples
Didn't result in the fragmentation of the country
Saw the increased power of local princes
Resulted in the decline of traditional Indian culture
100
In contrast to the period following World War II
Saw inmediate independence for Europe's African colonies
Didn't produce a single defining peace treaty
Disregarded the Soviet war effort
101
As a result of hemispheric trade between 1450 and 1750
The entire globe was linked by numerous active trade routes
The work of African artisans found new markets
European wealth and commercial dominance increased
102
The nation that rose in power during World War I but declined in power during World War II was
Great Britain
Ottoman Empire
Japan
Russia
103
The Egyptian civilization was similar to the Sumerian civilization in
Its reliance on natural defense barriers
Its system of social stratification
Its political structure
Its extent to which its culture was diffused
104
The Black Death
Spread solely along routes of Mongol conquest
Changed the course of political institutions
Originated in Europe
Was most devastating in north Africa
105
The end of the trans-Atlantic slave trade
Occurred about the time of the emancipation of Russian surfs
Was resisted by Great Britain
Received widespread support of African kings
Began with Brazil
106
Early urban dwellers
Left the religious practices to agricultural peoples
Were offered few chances to carry out specialized tasks
Were dominated by people in agricultural settlements
Saw the need for a government
107
The influence of nomadic peoples in Eurasia
Brought efficient administration to Eurasia
Ended with the Mongols
Delayed the interaction of global commercial networks
Created a relationship between nomads and settled peoples
108
Medieval Europe
Extended to local schools found on the manor
Produced urban areas that rivaled those of European empires
Developed banking institutions from multicultural contacts
Saw the rise of universities
109
Hinduism
Was based on traditions of the Harappan civilization
Gained little acceptance outside India
Offered no hope from members of lower castes
Addressed the consequences of one's behavior
110
Sugar plantations
Especially valued slaves from Western Africa
Were initially founded in the Caribbean
Were the ultimate destination of the first Portuguese slaves
111
Early societies of South America
Developed societies that had no knowledge of metals
Built upon Mesoamerican cultural traditions
Was challenged by geographic limitations
Traded widely with regions to their north
112
Lenin's New Economic Policy
Forbade the ownership of private property
Resulted in decreased agricultural production
Established collective farming
Allowed some elements of capitalism
113
From the time of the Roman Republic to the Pax Romana
Roman civilization became increasingly weaker
The territory of Rome continued to expand
Rome became increasingly democratic
Roman citizenship became increasingly rare
114
The African slave trade
Had no ties to Middle Eastern trade
Was frequently the result of African rivalries
Was abolished by the Dutch in southern Africa
Was limited to the Atlantic ocean
115
The impact of regional trade on global trade in the 20th century was especially noticeable
Before and during the Great Depression
After the establishment of NAFTA
During the revolution in Chiapas, Mexico
On plantations during the imperialist age
116
Egyptian trade
Weakend after the opening of the Suez Canal
Was dependent on the exportation of a single crop
Didn't suffer from competition with Europe
Improved as a result of Muhammad Ali's policies
117
Both the Aztecs and Incas
Built on the traditions of their predecessors
Allowed women a significant role in public life
Were originally nomadic people
Integrated conquered peoples into their empire
118
East Asian nations are noted for the export of all of the following products EXCEPT
Textiles
Automobiles
Films
Heavy industry
119
The Protestant and Catholic reformations were like in there
Emphasis on education
Views towards papal authority
Abandonment of church traditions
Reliance on church councils
120
Which of the following was NOT true concerning the Green Revolution?
It was an expensive solution to crop improvements
It disseminated pollutants
It was highly ineffective in increasing agricultural yeilds
It reinforced class distinctions
121
Early medieval Europe's strongest state was
England
The Holy Roman Empire
France
The Papal States
122
Muhammad
Built on the religious traditions of the Arabian Peninsula
Established clear class distinctions for Islamic society
Made provisions for the future leadership of Islam
123
During the middle ages, the concept of limited government with the most clearly in
Italy
England
Germany
France
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20th century intentions and accomplishments
Did nothing to improve household chores
Were sometimes detrimental to the quality of life
Popularized radio, especially in Europe
