Which statement describes a short-term impact of the Holocaust on European Jews?

Jewish groups organized resettlement of refugees in Palestine

What event led to the establishment of Anglicanism in England?

Henry VIII's denied request from the pope for a divorce

Why were Eastern African coastal states economically sucessful during the tenth century?

located near active Indian Ocean trade routes

Which statement describes the impact of the Black Death in Europe?

It killed millions of people and contributed to major economic changes

Why did the Portuguese embark on the search for a sea route to India in the 15th & 16th centuries?

Muslim & Italian middlemen monopolized trade with the east & increased cost

Which statement best describes the difference of trade of East & West Africa?

East African network sailed on Indian Ocean; West African on Mediterranean

Which of these best represents the middle class that developed during the Industrial Revolution?

shop keepers who sold merchandise in a town

How did the Byzantine Empire affect Slavic society?

by converting Slavic people to the Orthodox Church

Which conclusion can be drawn about the initial effectiveness of the Dawes Plan?

Germany's economy stabilitzed in the short term through loans & investments

Which statement describes how the 1929 Stock Market Crash affected the global economy?

Led to increased unemployment & decreased export markets

Which best explains how a map like this helped lead to the Age of Exploration?

Explorers thought that Asia was closer to Europe than it actually is

How did the outcome of WWII affect the balance of power among the nations of the world?

The United States and Soviet Union emerged as superpowers

Which statement describes Pol Pot's method of genocide?

He forced millions of people out of cities to farms where they starved

Why did European nations engage in imperialism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

a desire to expand markets and secure raw materials

Why was the fall of Constantinople considered a major threat to Western Europe?

Loss of Constantinople meant the death of the Eastern Orthodox Church

What was the difference between slaves and serfs in feudal Europe?

A serf was a free person, a slave was considered property.

Which of these most likely influenced the United States' decision to use the atomic bomb to end WWII?

Cost of U.S. deaths & injuries would be too high for invasion of Japan

What is the primary purpose of Germany's Nuremburg Laws of 1935?

to deny Jews rights to political participation

Which of these statements about government supports an ideal expressed by John Locke?

Sovereignty resides with the people.

Which of these is NOT something that would be part of dhimmitude?

must make a pilgrimage to Mecca

What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Britain during WWII?

It turned the tide in the conflict against Axis members.

Choose the event that contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire.

Crusaders conquered Constantinople instead of Jerusalem.

Which best describes the impact of European imperialism in Africa?

Created political boundaries w/o regard of historic powers or ethnic groups

Which describes the principle of Deism?

God created the universe and it runs according to the laws of nature.

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1
Which statement describes a short-term impact of the Holocaust on European Jews?
Jewish groups organized resettlement of refugees in Palestine
Jewish groups organized resettlement of refugees in the Soviet Union
US granted citizenship to a large number of refugees after the war
West Germans built housing for a large number of refugees after the war
2
Which was a religious beliefe of both the Inca and the Maya?
reincarnation
ritual sacrifice
annual fasting
pilgrimage
3
What century did the Hundred Years War begin in?
12th
15th
16th
14th
4
Which is not an effect of industrialization?
increased growth of urban centers
rise of the middle class
rise of labor unions
the Great Depression
5
What event led to the establishment of Anglicanism in England?
Marin Luther's 95 Theses
Henry VIII's denied request from the pope for a divorce
fighting in Ireland
Ferdinand & Isabella taking over England
6
Who was sponsored by the Portuguese to find a southern sea route to India?
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco de Gama
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
7
This Enlightenment thinker criticized mercantilism and proposed the benefits of a free trade system?
Voltaire
John Locke
Adam Smith
Jean Rousseau
8
Why were Eastern African coastal states economically sucessful during the tenth century?
involved in growing trade with the Americas
located along the Trans-Saharan trade route
were able to profit from selling slaves to the Portuguese
located near active Indian Ocean trade routes
9
Which statement describes the impact of the Black Death in Europe?
It killed millions of people and contributed to major economic changes
Killed all but a small minority of the population
Killed most of the population & resulted in mass conversion
It killed thousands of people and had a minor effect on society
10
Why did the Portuguese embark on the search for a sea route to India in the 15th & 16th centuries?
Mongol & Byzantine wars cut off trade with the East
Black Plague caused many overland trade routes to be abandoned
Muslim & Italian middlemen monopolized trade with the east & increased cost
Spanish Reconquista caused most overland trade routes to be closed
11
Which statement best describes the difference of trade of East & West Africa?
East African network sailed on Indian Ocean; West African on Mediterranean
East African merchants traded salt & West African traded gold.
West African network traded greater variety of goods than East African
West African kingdoms relied on trade more than East African kingdoms.
12
Where did Germany attack that triggered the beginning of WWII?
The Soviet Union
Poland
Belgium
France
13
Which of these best represents the middle class that developed during the Industrial Revolution?
large landowners who grazed sheep on enclosed land
professional actors who performed plays in a city
skilled weavers who produved cloth on home looms
shop keepers who sold merchandise in a town
14
What was the name of Machiavelli's most famed work?
The Prince
Handmaid's Tale
Fahrenheit 451
Canterbury Tales
15
In which genocide after WWII was the eradication of intellectuals an important goal?
Rwanda
Balkans (Kosovo)
Cambodia (Pol Pot/Khmer Rouge)
Darfur
16
How did the Byzantine Empire affect Slavic society?
by forcing Slavic countries to accept Roman governors
by converting Slavic people to the Orthodox Church
by forcing the Greek language on Slavic people
by sending Greek colonists to displace Slavic people
17
Which of these was an invention of the Renaissance?
gunpowder
printing press
numerical zero
compass
18
Which conclusion can be drawn about the initial effectiveness of the Dawes Plan?
Germany's economy improved too slowly for the country to pay money back
France threatened war against Germany for their failure to pay $ back
Germany's economy stabilitzed in the short term through loans & investments
European recession resulted from Germany's inability to pay back
19
Which statement describes how the 1929 Stock Market Crash affected the global economy?
Let to decreased consumer prices & decreased export markets
Let to increased consumer prices & increased export markets
Led to increased unemployment & decreased export markets
Led to decreased unemployment & increased export markets
20
What was Martin Luther's belief about salvation that led to the break from the Catholic church & major religious reform?
Good works help people achieve salvation.
Salvation through faith alone.
Only certain people are predestined for salvation.
The pope is never wrong in his decisions about salvation.
21
What major contribution did Islamic culture make to the Western world?
civics
alphabet
compass
algebra
22
Which best explains how a map like this helped lead to the Age of Exploration?
Explorers thought that Asia was closer to Europe than it actually is
Explorers thought that they could discover new continents
Explorers thought the world was flat
Explorers thought they could reach China by sailing east toward India
23
How did the outcome of WWII affect the balance of power among the nations of the world?
The Soviet Union and China emerged as superpowers
Only the United States emerged as a superpower
Only the Soviets emerged as a superpower
The United States and Soviet Union emerged as superpowers
24
What event led to the final success of efforts to establish a Jewish homeland in the Middle East?
the Cold War
the Seven Day War
the Great Depression
the Holocaust
25
This negotiation between Arabs & Israelis led to the withdrawal of Israeli military rule from Palestinian territories
Camp David Accords
Geneva Accords
Dayton Accords
Oslo Accords
26
Which religious reform is associated with John Calvin?
concept of predestination
reliance on faith
acceptance of divorce
rejection of ceremonies
27
His critique of Christian scholasticism led to the development of humanism
Machiavelli
Francis Bacon
Petrarch
Erasmus
28
Which figure of the Scientific Revolution developed the heliocentric model of the universe?
Galileo
Bacon
Copernicus
Pascal
29
Which statement describes Pol Pot's method of genocide?
He executed millions of students and intellectuals in urban areas
He forced millions of people out of cities to farms where they starved
He executed millions of farmers and peasants in rural areas
Forced millions of farmers to work in factories- they died from overwork
30
Why did European nations engage in imperialism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
a desire to expand markets and secure raw materials
a desire to seek knowledge and explore uncharted lands
a desire to help with the economic development of other countries
a desire share advanced technology with other nations
31
Which early explorer described how he would go west, instead of east, in hopes of finding India?
Christopher Columbus
Bartolomeu Dias
Vasco de Gama
Ferdinand Magellan
32
Why was the fall of Constantinople considered a major threat to Western Europe?
Loss of a See could threaten Rome's position as the center of the Church
Lack of a rear line meant that Ottomans could spread throughout Europe
Loss of Constantinople meant the death of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Majority of troops from Western Europe died at Constantinople
33
What was a major contribution of Machiavelli during the Renaissance?
a new type of literature
a new political philosophy
the concept of humanism
new painting techniques
34
What did most factory workers experience during the Industrial Revolution?
a five-day workweek
a varied work assignment
a repetitive, single task
an eight-hour workday
35
What was the difference between slaves and serfs in feudal Europe?
A slave was born into the position, while a serf was not.
A serf was a free person, a slave was considered property.
A slave was able to buy freedom, a serf was not.
A serf had some legal rights, a slave did not.
36
What event was caused by the following terms: the alliance system, militarism, imperialism, nationalism ?
World War I
Cold War
Spanish-American War
World War II
37
Which of these most likely influenced the United States' decision to use the atomic bomb to end WWII?
Cost of U.S. deaths & injuries would be too high for invasion of Japan
Potential support from Allies too uncertain for invasion of Japan
Treating Japanese injuries from an invasion of Japan would be too expensive
Housing Japanese prisoners from an invasion of Japan would be too difficult
38
Which of these nations was a Warsaw Pact country?
Italy
Poland
West Germany
Spain
39
What is the primary purpose of Germany's Nuremburg Laws of 1935?
to reject the Treaty of Versailles
to deny Jews rights to political participation
to give Aryans rights to expand territory
to leave the League of Nations
40
Which of these statements about government supports an ideal expressed by John Locke?
Sovereignty resides with the people.
Women should be granted suffrage.
Absolute power resides with the monarch.
Satire should be uesd to effect political change.
41
Which of these is NOT something that would be part of dhimmitude?
cannot hold a job that is superior to the conqueror
must practice their own relgion in private
pay a Jhizya tax to the conquerors
must make a pilgrimage to Mecca
42
European feudalism emphasized religious goals, while Japanese feudalism emphasized strong leadership.
True
False
43
Which product most influenced Brazil's dependence on the slave economy?
sugar
cotton
rice
tobacco
44
What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Britain during WWII?
It caused new allies to join in opposition to Germany.
It demonstrated the true scope of the Axis threat.
It turned the tide in the conflict against Axis members.
It represented a major setback for
45
The British & French allied with the Ottomans against the Russians in the Crimean War to stop Russian expansionism.
True
False
46
How were prisoners often treated in Medieval Japan?
Prisoners were conscripted into their armies
Prisoners were executed
Prisoners were held for ransom
Prisoners were set free
47
Choose the event that contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire.
Crusaders conquered Byzantine-controlled Jerusalem.
Crusaders conquered Constantinople instead of Jerusalem.
Crusaders helped the Muslims attack the Byzantine Empire.
Crusaders chose not to assiste the Byzantine Empire against the Muslims.
48
Which best describes the impact of European imperialism in Africa?
Promoted industrialization independent of traditional borders/local economy
Let to increasing cooperation among African ethnic groups
Created political boundaries w/o regard of historic powers or ethnic groups
Led to increasing literacy rates for African people
49
Which of these was NOT a religious reform made by Henry VIII?
English monarch also the leader of the Church of England
Clergy were allowed to marry
Religious law was declared under royal jurisdiction
Monastaries were dissolved
50
Which describes the principle of Deism?
Jesus was the son of God and came to earth to convert pagans.
The Bible contains important truths and is the literal word of God.
God intervenes periodically through miracles to prove his existence.
God created the universe and it runs according to the laws of nature.
51
What is the right of habeus corpus?
right against self-incrimination
due process of the law
eminent domain
prohibition of searches without a warrant
52
How did the Byzantine Empire influence Western Europe?
Byz. converted Eastern Europe to Christianity, leading to the Religion Wars
Byz. supported Catholic kings against Morocco, leading to the Reconquista
Byz. supported rebellious popes, leading in part to the Great Schism.
Byz. preserved classical learning, leading in part to the Renaissance
53
Which belief of reform was held by Martin Luther but rejected by Huldrych Zwingli?
removal of images of saints from the Church
replacement of the mass with an elaborate communion service
presence of Christ in the bread and wine of communion
containment of increased use of musical instruments and organs
54
Which of these groups had the least liberties in medieval society?
artisans
nobles
merchants
serfs
55
What factor did the following colonies have in common: British North America, British West Indies, Portuguese Brazil
cultivation of same crops
destination of farm products
use of slave labor
size of the farms
56
Which of these is most about the Byzantine Empire vs. the Roman Empire?
Byzantine was more protective of indicidual freedoms
Byzantine had a more organized legal system
Byzantine had a more democratic political system
Byzantine was more tolerant of other religoins
57
What important idea included in the design of American democracy came from medieval English conflicts with government?
Thoman Paine argued for the idea of popular consent.
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke introduced Social Contract theory.
Aristotle proposed the idea of natural lights.
Magna Carta & Petition of Rights demanded limits on absolute power of kings
58
Which medieval document first recognized the rights of the individual?
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws
59
Which statement best describes the Tennis Court Oath that was made during the French Revolution?
First & Second Estates vowed to support Louis XVI under any circumstances
Third Estate vowed to continue to meet to write a new constitution
First & Second Estates vowed to include the Third Estate in decision making
Third Estate vowed to establish an army to fight for their rights
60
Which event during the French Revolution resulted in armed action in Paris against the symbol of royal absolutism?
the taking of the Tennis Court Oath
the execution of Robespierre
the start of the Reign of Terror
the storming of the Bastille
61
Which stage of genocide was use of crematoriums to destroy the bodies of those killed in the Holocaust an example of?
organization
denial
extermination
classification
62
What would you title this list: the Great Fear; the Reign of Terror; the Tennis Court Oath; the Storming of the Bastille
Causes of Independence Movements in Latin America
Important Events of the French Revolution
Causes of Growing Nationalism in Europe
Important Events of the American Revolution
63
Which of these caused the end of Aztec civilization?
disease
Spanish invasion
massive drought
migration
64
Which statement best contrast the economic characteristics of NATO and Warsaw Pact countries?
W.P countries had communist economies; NATO countries had capitalist
W.P. countries had colonized economies; NATO countries had free economies
W.P. countries had free economies; NATO countries had colonized economies
W.P countries had capitalist economies; NATO had communist
65
What stage of genocide is Jews being forced to wear the yellow star of David on their clothing during the Holocaust?
dehumanization
symbolization
extermination
organization
66
The Treaty of Versailles held that which country was responsible for starting WWI?
Serbia
Germany
Italy
Russia
67
What effect did the disagreement in who Muhammad's successor was as caliph have on Muslim society?
Muhammad's grandsons became successor caliphs.
The Muslim community became more united.
The Muslim community became further divided.
Muhammad's cousin became a successor prophet.

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