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Questions from the Global History and Geography Regents Exams #global #regentsexam #10thgrade
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1
One major effect of the Protestant Reformation on western Europe was the...
increased power of the Catholic pope
decline in religious unity
reduction in religious wars
increase in the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church
2
A comparison of the French Revolution (1789) and the Russian Revolution (1917) illustrates that
privatization eventually leads to class struggle
political & economic inequalities lead to demands for change
revolutions are based on a single grievance
democratic governments generally result from revolutions
3
Which was a consequence of Napoleon’s failure to understand Russian geography?
Rough waters in the Baltic Sea destroyed his fleet.
High temperatures and lack of water overcame his troops.
His armies could not cross the high Ural Mountains.
A harsh winter cut off his army from needed supplies.
4
Which event caused the policy of appeasement to be viewed as a failure?
creation of the League of Nations (1919)
invasion of Czechoslovakia (1939)
forced famine in Ukraine (1932)
atomic bombing of Hiroshima (1945)
5
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written in response to
demands for better treatment of peasants in Guatemala
atrocities committed during World War II
forced migrations of city people under rule of Khmer Rouge
the burning of Hutu homes in Rwanda
6
What was an effect of the trans-Atlantic slave trade on Africa between 1500 and 1800?
Islam became dominant in sub-Saharan regions.
Power shifted from kingdoms in interior to coastal kingdoms.
Plantation agriculture was developed in Great Rift Valley.
Malaria was introduced to the tropical regions of Africa.
7
Which social scientists focus their studies on scarcity, resources, and profit motives?
sociologists
historians
archaeologists
economists
8
The Berlin Conference is most closely associated with the colonialization of
East Asia
Latin America
Africa
South Asia
9
A key reason the Incas were able to control their large empire was that they...
formed a democratic government
literacy/education to teach loyalty to their subjects
outlawed human sacrifice
built road systems to connect distant areas and move armies
10
After WWII, Soviet Union’s response to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was to create
European Union
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
Warsaw Pact
11
What was one concern associated with both the Korean War and the Vietnam War?
French colonial rule would continue to influence the region.
Renewed Japanese imperialism would trigger another world war
Communism would spread through eastern and southeastern Asia
Kim Jong Il and Ho Chi Minh possessed nuclear weapons.
12
Which statement is an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the divine right of kings?
independence is built by military might
a capitalist economic system is necessary for democracy
god has chosen all government rulers
the power of the government is derived from the governed
13
What was one reason the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain?
Great Britain had alliances with most European countries.
The government of Great Britain implemented 5 year plans
Abundant natural resources were available in Great Britain.
The practice of serfdom in Great Britain provided laborers.
14
One way in which the Korean War and the Vietnam War are similar is that both
reflected the success of the Western policy of containment
resulted in unification of two formerly independent nations
developed from Cold War tensions
attempted to remove French imperialists from power
15
In 1989, the goal of the protest movement staged by Chinese students in Tiananmen Square was to
improve job opportunities in the military
expand foreign investment in Hong Kong
limit amount of land designated for “responsibility system”
bring about democratic reforms
16
Nelson Mandela and Aung San Suu Kyi are closely associated with movements to
establish theocratic rule
introduce socialistic economic principles
support military juntas
guarantee rights and liberties
17
Which key factor fueled competition between European countries for colonies in the Americas?
a European shortage of pepper and nutmeg
a mandate from the papacy
the need to secure laborers for factories in Europe
the desire to control sources of gold and silver
18
The Russian adoption of Orthodox Christianity and of the Cyrillic alphabet demonstrates the...
leadership of Peter the Great
impact of Ibn Battuta’s travels
role of the printing press during the Reformation
influence of the Byzantine Empire
19
Which type of economic system relies primarily on hunting, gathering, herding, and farming?
command
traditional
mixed
capitalism
20
The government of Ayatollah Khomeini attempted to change Iranian society by
adopting a western economic system
allying with communist bloc countries
implementing Islamic fundamentalist principles
extending political equality to women
21
Louis XIV strengthened the power of the monarchy in France by...
granting democratic reforms
reducing the size of the bureaucracy
practicing religious toleration
centralizing control
22
One way in which Suleiman the Magnificent and Louis XIV are similar is that they both
strengthened the authority of the nobility
introduced a new national religion
freed peasants from feudal obligations
centralized political power
23
Asoka and Akbar the Great are similar in that they are both known for promoting...
religious toleration
special taxes for Hindus
the spread of Buddhism
enslavement of prisoners
24
The Haitian Revolution and the Sepoy Rebellion happened in response to
religious divisions
urban development
indigenous ethnic rivalries
European colonial policies
25
In the late 1700s, which situation in France is considered a cause of the other three?
storming of the Bastille
meeting of the Estates General
execution of the king
unfair policies of taxation
26
The belief that workers of the world would unite to overthrow their oppressors is central to
laissez-faire capitalism
Social Darwinism
conservatism
Marxism
27
What was a key cause for the rise of fascism in nations such as Italy and Germany?
secret treaties
genocide
economic hardship
collectivization
28
A major goal of the Cultural Revolution in China during the 1960’s was to...
restore China to the glory of the Han Dynasty
reemphasize Confucian traditional values
eliminate opposition to Mao Zedong
weaken communist ideas
29
What was the main goal of Zionism?
creating an international peacekeeping organization
forming a representative government in China
improving the standard of living in developing countries
establishing a Jewish homeland in the region of Palestine
30
A major reason for Japan’s foreign policy in Asia during the early 20th century was to
promote democracy
reduce military expenses
spread Shinto beliefs
obtain natural resources
31
One way in which apartheid in South Africa and the caste system in India are similar is both
allowed for educational opportunities
determined roles based on gender
revolved around central religious beliefs
created different set of rules for distinct groups of people
32
Which country was the site of ethnic tensions and a civil war between Hutu and Tutsis in 1990s?
Kenya
Tanzania
Sudan
Rwanda
33
The Marshall Plan was designed to stop the spread of communism by providing
government housing to refugees
military assistance to Vietnam
nuclear weapons to North Atlantic Treaty
funds for economic recovery in war-torn
34
Why was the Balkan region referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” prior to World War I?
Aggression of Ottoman Empire was disrupting balance of power
Yugoslavia was invading its neighboring countries.
Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing.
The area was the leading supplier of military equipment.
35
One way in which Aung San Suu Kyi, Lech Walesa, and Nelson Mandela are similar is that they all
supported the use of violence to achieve goals
inspired revolutions against autocratic monarchs
led movements to end oppression of their people
based their actions on the teachings of Karl Marx
36
A major obstacle to creating policies that address global warming is the conflict between
migrant labor and native workers
socialist governments and democratic governments
economic development and environmental protection
nations possessing nuclear weapons and those without
37
After World War II, the Soviet Union established satellite nations in Eastern Europe was to
expand trade opportunities with Western Europe
maintain freedom of the seas
protect its western border from attack
ease tensions with the Chinese government
38
Which goal did Joseph Stalin establish for the Soviet Union?
easing tensions using détente
becoming an industrial power
instituting a parliamentary monarchy
creating a golden age of culture
39
One similarity between Confucianism and Christianity is that both belief systems emphasize
making pilgrimages to holy shrines
respecting others
converting others to their teachings
praying fi ve times a day
40
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
changing the relationship between people & their government
41
The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it
would provide them with access to the Persian Gulf
would allow them to control the Vatican
was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad
was a crossroads between Europe and Asia
42
In which way did the geographic diversity of Latin America affect newly independent countries?
making political unity difficult
forcing the Church to guarantee land reform
limiting the military power of Creoles
necessitating a reliance on Spain
43
During the Cold War, India’s decision to support neither the US nor the Soviet Union was called
nonalignment
isolationism
containment
separatism
44
Which geographic circumstance affected the conduct of Russian foreign policy for centuries?
deforestation of the tundra
frequent droughts
environmental damage caused by mining
lack of warm-water ports
45
John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau would be most likely to support...
a return to feudalism in Europe
a society ruled by the Catholic Church
a society in which the people chose the ruler
a government ruled by a divine right monarchy
46
Which of these events in the Soviet Union was a direct cause of the other three?
development of heavy industry
establishment of collective farms
famine in Ukraine
implementation of five-year plans
47
Austria-Hungary’s threat to Serbia in 1914 and USA's in Afghanistan in 2001 are reactions to...
isolationism
terrorism
communism
imperialism
48
Which leaders are most directly associated with the Cuban Revolution of 1959?
Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa
Bernardo O’Higgins and Miguel Hidalgo
Fidel Castro and Che Guevara
Juan Perón and Hugo Chávez
49
Which situation was an unintended consequence of Spain’s colonization of the Americas?
exploitation of resources in new lands
introduction of the encomienda system
transmission of communicable diseases
establishment of a favorable balance of trade
50
In which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?
The principles of mercantilism were glorified
Punishments for criminal acts were rooted in vengeance.
Superstition and ignorance were promoted
The divine right theory of kings was challenged.
51
The 20th-century term Green Revolution refers to significant advancements made in the field of
food production
biological warfare
electronic communication
zero population growth
52
Adam Smith’s laissez-faire theories are most closely associated with...
the separation of church and state
high tariffs to protect domestic businesses
a command economy
minimal government regulation of the economy
53
Which statement about the Middle East region in the 20th century is most accurate?
Mountains have halted cultural diffusion.
abundance of water has led to agricultural self-sufficiency
The uneven distribution of resources has led to conflict.
Deserts have prevented military invasions
54
Extreme nationalism, state > individual, and loyalty to the leader are characteristics of
fascism
theocracy
liberalism
democracy
55
Allowing animals to overgraze grasses and clearing trees to use for fuel have led to
coastal pollution
acid rain
desalination
desertification
56
The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the treaty led to...
increase in Germany’s desire to regain power and prestige
an era of peace and international good will in Germany
a leadership position for Germany in the League of Nations
a stable Germany that was both democratic and strong
57
A major cause of World War I was...
the spread of communism throughout Europe
the existence of opposing alliances
a decline in the policy of imperialism
an increase in acts of aggression by England
58
One function of both the North American FreeTrade Agreement (NAFTA) and European Union (EU) is
promote immigration
reduce economic barriers
oppose economic integration
eliminate unemployment
