The people of Paris stormed the Bastille on July 14, 1789, because

they believed there were weapons stored inside.

Which of the following helped the Allies achieve the breakthrough theysought in World War I?

the involvement of the United States

Many Italians supported the Fascist party because it

promised to improve the economy

Hammurabi’s Code was an important achievement because

it was the first major collection of laws.

Why is Justinian’s Code important?

It introduced the concept of individual rights.

Why did the Congress of Vienna redraw the boundaries of some European countries?

to encircle France with strong countries

One effect of the Cold War was

increased political tension worldwide.

Industrialization in the textile industry resulted in

the establishment of factories.

Why has North Korea remained isolated and poor?

Its government clings to hard-line communism.

What is one reason why Germany’s Schlieffen Plan failed?

Russia mobilized more quickly than expected.

The Western powers chose a policy of appeasement during the 1930s partly because

They wanted to avoid a repeat of World War I.

Which of the following was a cause of the Sepoy Rebellion?

British insensitivity to Indian customs

In response to the Nile River’s frequent flooding, the Egyptians

developed geometry so they could survey the land.

What was the goal of the Green Revolution?

to enable India to feed all of its people

Which of the following outcomes might support the domino theory?

Cambodia and Laos ended up with communist governments

The spread of plague during the Middle Ages

created terror, bewilderment, and violence.

Which of the following describes a system of indirect rule?

Imperial powers govern their colonies using local rulers.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism?

That a nation’s wealth was measured in itsgold/ silver

Which of the following statements is an argument against globalization?

Globalization takes away indigenous people’s land/ culture.

How did conquest of the Americas affect Spain?

Wealth from the Americas made Spain Europe’s greatest power.

Why was coal important to the Industrial Revolution?

Coal provided the fuel to produce iron.

Cultural diffusion is

the spread of ideas, customs, and technologies.

Of the following, regarding how African nations won their independence which is true?

Most nations were able to win their independence peacefully.

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1
Which of the following civilizations ruled an area that included the Andes?
Olmecs
Mayas
Inca
Aztecs
2
The people of Paris stormed the Bastille on July 14, 1789, because
they wanted to free Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
they wanted to hide from the revolutionaries.
they believed there were weapons stored inside.
they wanted to steal the tax money stored inside.
3
The most lasting achievement of Alexander the Great was the
Macedonian dynasty.
library in Alexandria, Egypt.
spread of Greek culture.
unity of his empire.
4
The system of rule in which land was given in exchange for loyalty and service is called
Feudalism
Theocracy
Denocracy
Canon Law
5
Which of the following helped the Allies achieve the breakthrough theysought in World War I?
the Russian Revolution
the involvement of the United States
the waging of total war
the battle of Gallipoli
6
Many Italians supported the Fascist party because it
was the only political party.
nded the influence of the Church.
pledged to unite Italy and Germany.
promised to improve the economy
7
Which of the following is a legacy of the Phoenicians?
the alphabet
runes
hieroglyphics
cuneiform
8
Hammurabi’s Code was an important achievement because
it rejected the principle of “an eye for an eye.”
it ended capital punishment.
it treated men and women as equals.
it was the first major collection of laws.
9
The most controversial new scientific theory of the 1800s was Charles Darwin’s
theory of natural selection.
atomic theory.
determination of Earth’s age.
germ theory.
10
During the period of Exploration, Europeans sought new trade routes so that they could
avoid exposure to the Black Death.
travel along the Silk Road.
gain direct access to Asia.
reach their American colonies faster.
11
Who began a vast global exchange that included people, plants, and animals?
Samuel de Champlain
Hernán Cortés
Bartolomé de las Casas
Christopher Columbus
12
The main purpose of the United Nations is?
to end world hunger
to protect the global environment
to promote economic development
to keep the peace
13
The printing revolution of the late 1400s resulted in
increased competition with China.
the spread of literacy.
the beginning of compulsory education.
decreased funding for the arts.
14
Why is Justinian’s Code important?
It guaranteed the supremacy of the monarch.
It incorporated the ideas of Greek philosophers
It introduced the concept of individual rights.
It provided a model for modern international law.
15
Why did the Congress of Vienna redraw the boundaries of some European countries?
to distribute land more fairly
to prevent the growth of nationalism
to encircle France with strong countries
to create more countries
16
One effect of the Cold War was
an outbreak of civil wars.
increased political tension worldwide.
the founding of the United Nations.
widespread fighting.
17
What name was given to U.S. strategy in World War II’s Pacific theater?
saturation bombing
kamikaze
island-hopping
fire-bombing
18
The build-up of armed forces in Europe during the late 1800s is an example of
mercantilism.
imperialism.
militarism.
isolationism.
19
The geography of Greece helped create
many small city-states.
unity among Greeks.
isolation from the outside world.
a large Greek empire.
20
The Magna Carta guarantees which of the following rights?
universal manhood suffrage
freedom of religion
due process of law
the right to bear arms
21
Martin Luther’s criticism of the Roman Catholic Church focused on the
selection of a new pope.
sale of indulgences.
translation of the Bible into German.
doctrine of predestination.
22
Industrialization in the textile industry resulted in
slower production times.
the establishment of factories.
better-paying jobs.
improved working conditions.
23
Which of the following had the greatest effect on the course of World War I?
the zeppelin
the tank
the submarine
the airplane
24
What does the Muslim duty of the hajj require?
the learning of Arabic
giving charity to the poor
a pilgrimage to Mecca
a declaration of faith
25
Which of the following helped Adolf Hitler gain power in Germany?
the Great Depression
the promise of a new democracy
the support of the Weimar government
big business and labor
26
Why has North Korea remained isolated and poor?
Natural disasters have wiped out native industries.
Reparations from the Korean War have left it bankrupt.
Its government clings to hard-line communism.
It lacks the natural resources necessary for development.
27
The earliest known writing was invented by the
Phoenicians
Sumerians
Babylonians
Akkadians
28
What is one reason why Germany’s Schlieffen Plan failed?
The United States entered the war.
Russia mobilized more quickly than expected.
German tanks became stuck in the trenches.
Austria-Hungary withdrew from the war.
29
Which of the following was a consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
making one’s own clothing
traveling by steamship
working by candlelight
traveling by horse-drawn cart
30
The Western powers chose a policy of appeasement during the 1930s partly because
they were fighting civil wars of their own.
they were distracted by colonial unrest.
They wanted to avoid a repeat of World War I.
they supported the acts of aggression.
31
Which of the following was a cause of the Sepoy Rebellion?
British insensitivity to Indian customs
food shortages
reduction in the sepoys’ salary
tax increases
32
The scattering of the Jewish people is called the
Torah.
Diaspora.
covenant.
Babylonian Captivity.
33
In response to the Nile River’s frequent flooding, the Egyptians
built pyramids so they could live above the flood plain.
developed geometry so they could survey the land.
mummified dead to prevent contamination of drinking water.
wrote in stone so water would not wash away their records.
34
What was the goal of the Green Revolution?
to slow India’s population growth
to enable India to feed all of its people
to encourage recycling
to turn India into an industrial nation
35
Which of the following outcomes might support the domino theory?
Communism collapsed- Eastern Europe becamedemocratic.
China restricted political liberties- allowing $ freedom.
Korearemained politically and economically divided.
Cambodia and Laos ended up with communist governments
36
The Renaissance marked a renewed interest in
Greco-Roman civilization.
Muslim civilization.
East Asian civilization.
African civilization.
37
The spread of plague during the Middle Ages
ed to significant medical advancements.
strengthened Europe’s ties to the Middle East and China.
created terror, bewilderment, and violence.
caused a population boom in the cities.
38
Which of the following describes a system of indirect rule?
Imperial powers absorb territory into their systems
Imperial powers send their own officials to administer
Imperial powers give up spheres of influence to companies.
Imperial powers govern their colonies using local rulers.
39
Which of the following statements accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism?
It discouraged the establishment of overseas colonies.
Downplayed the role of government in stimulating the economy
t encouraged trade by abolishing laws that regulated trade.
That a nation’s wealth was measured in itsgold/ silver
40
Which of the following statements is an argument against globalization?
Globalization takes away indigenous people’s land/ culture.
Competition fo goods & services limits product availability.
Nations involved in free trade often become more democratic.
Success in trade earns money to improve infrastructure.
41
Which of the following did Gandhi use to fight British rule?
pressure from the United Nations
violent demonstrations
passive resistance
armed resistance
42
How did conquest of the Americas affect Spain?
Many Spanish converted to Native American religions.
Spain became the first European nation to use horses.
Diseases from the Americas wiped out Spain’s population.
Wealth from the Americas made Spain Europe’s greatest power.
43
Why was coal important to the Industrial Revolution?
Coal provided fuel to heat workers’ homes.
Coal provided the fuel to produce iron.
Mining coal provided jobs for unemployedyed farm laborers.
Trading coal brought wealth to invest in industry.
44
Cultural diffusion is
the migration of people from Asia to the Americas.
the evolution of organized religions.
the extinction of traditional ways of life.
the spread of ideas, customs, and technologies.
45
The stability of ancient India’s social order was a result of the
economic prosperity.
caste system.
popularity of Hinduism.
spread of Buddhism.
46
Who led Haiti’s fight for independence?
Dom Pedro
José de San Martín
Touissaint L’Ouverture
Simón Bolívar
47
Conflict between Athens and Sparta resulted in the
Peloponnesian war
Trojan War.
Persian Wars
Punic War
48
Of the following, regarding how African nations won their independence which is true?
Economic sanctions helped many nations win independence.
Most nations were able to win their independence peacefully.
Most nations won their independence at the voting polls.
All nations were forced to fight for their independence.
49
American sugar growers overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and asked the U.S. to annex
Hawaii
the Philippines.
Guam
Cuba.
50
Which of the following people was responsible for the unification of Germany?
Guiseppe Garibaldi
Otto von Bismarck
Count Camillo Cavour
Napoleon III

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