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1
In France, a person drinks Brazilian coffee and works at a Japanese computer. This demonstrates
empathy
interdependence
scarcity
world citizenship
2
The heliocentric model developed by Galileo and Copernicus was considered heresy because it
challenged the power of absolute monarchs
conflicted with the ideas of the Catholic Church
supported the views of the Ancient Greeks
linked astronomy to teachings of Mohammad
3
One way Stalin’s five-year plans & Mao's Great Leap Forward are similar is that both plans were
attempts to increase agricultural and industrial production
efforts to reduce human rights violations
methods used to control population growth
policies to improve relations with the West
4
Which factor most helped Communist Party forces gain control of China after World War II?
The Chinese Nationalists set up their own gov. in Taiwan
The United States sent weapons to the Communists.
The Japanese gave economic aid to the Nationalists.
The Communists gained the support of China’s peasant class.
5
Because Thomas Malthus thought the population would outgrow the food supply, he believed that
industrial development would limit population growth
larger countries would conquer smaller countries
the government should implement a one child policy
famine and war were natural checks on population growth
6
Otto von Bismarck is associated with which of the following phrases?
"Detente"
"Blood and Iron"
"Peace, Land and Bread"
"Read the Little Red Book"
7
In the late 20
th
century, the Green Revolution had the greatest impact on
economic reforms in Cuba
political freedom in Russia
grain production in India
traditional customs in Japan
8
An important outcome of the Nuremberg Trials was that they
showed that many Nazi accounts were exaggerated
spread the blame for WWII among nations
asserted that individuals are responsible for their actions
held that moral considerations do not apply during wartime
9
The activities of Mother Teresa are most closely associated with
nationalism and independence movements
industrialization and open markets
the needs of the poor and health care
democracy and political freedom
10
The 38th parallel in Korea and the 17th parallel in Vietnam were used to mark
divisions between communist and non-communist territories
boundaries created by mountain ranges
territorial claims disputed between ethnic minorities
demarcation lines instituted by papal authority
11
Which issue has raised significant environmental concerns in the Amazon Basin?
acid rain
deforestation
desertification
tsunami threats
12
Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?
Political equality strengthens governments
Stronger groups have the right to rule/control weaker groups
Universal suffrage is a basic human right.
Public education should be guaranteed to all people.
13
Mass starvation in Ireland in the 1840s led directly to the
migration of people overseas
usage of petrochemical fertilizers
formation of communes
granting of independence
14
In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
economics
cartography
political science
anthropology
15
Forced famine in Ukraine (1932–1933) was a direct result of
Czar Nicholas’s involvement in World War I
Joseph Stalin’s collectivization
Vladmir Lenin’s New Economic Policy
Nikita Khrushchev’s removal from power
16
Which would be a secondary source of information about the Industrial Revolution?
a diary of a factory owner written in 1880
a photograph of a child working in a factory in 1875
an immigrant’s letter written in 1888 about factories
a textbook written in 1940 on the Industrial Revolution
17
The rise of nationalistic feelings in Africa during the 20th century was due primarily to
an intense hatred of colonialism
a rejection of democratic political ideals
the strengthening of tribal loyalties
the existence of a common language
18
Before September 1939, the European response to Hitler’s actions included
creating alliances under the United Nations Charter
forcing Germany to sign the Versailles Treaty
blockading the coast of Germany
following a policy of appeasement
19
As a result of the Russo-Japanese War, Japan came to be seen by Europeans as
a leader in the movement for nonalignment
an emerging global threat
a likely area for colonization
the strongest of the imperialist countries
20
The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki resulted in
surrender of Germany
end of Cold War
US Entry into WWI
the end of WWII
21
A primary cause of the French Revolution in 1789 was the
rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte
increasing dissatisfaction of the Third Estate
actions of Prince Metternich
execution of Louis XVI
22
One way in which the contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton are similar is that each
practiced observation and experimentation in his work
based his work on Enlightenment principles
challenged the heliocentric theory of the universe
supported the work of the Inquisition
23
The goal of Zionists was to
create a Jewish homeland in Palestine
create an international peace keeping organization
help developing countries by providing aid
form a representative government in China
24
India’s decision to support neither the US nor the USSR during the Cold War was based on
a policy of nonalignment
doctrine of separatism
isolationist policy
containment policy
25
Which slogan is associated with the Russian Revolution?
"Eye for an eye"
"Peace, Land, Bread"
"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"
"Take up the White Man's Burden"
26
Which problem in Africa's savannas is caused by population pressures & overuse of the land?
rain forest destruction
desertification
flooding
air pollution
27
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is best known for its efforts to
stop the export of oil to non-Arab nations
establish production quotas to control the price of oil
bring Western oil technology to the Middle East
develop workable alternatives to fossil fuels
28
The Reign of Terror was led by which of the following individuals?
Louis XVI
Napoleon Bonaparte
Maximilien Robespierre
Marie Antoinette
29
During the 1800’s, which was a major influence on independence movements in Latin America?
the desire of the Catholic Church to escape European control
demands by Latin American workers to own their own factories
poor conditions in urban centers in Latin America
the American and French Revolutions
30
Which person is most concerned with analyzing the relationship between the supply and demand?
an economist
an anthropologist
a political scientist
a sociologist
31
Which social scientist would be most interested in the excavation of an ancient village?
an archaeologist
a historian
a sociologist
an economist
32
Which statement best expresses the Western perspective about Kipling’s "white man’s burden"?
Europeans had a duty to bring civilization to non-Europeans.
Europeans must protect existing African and Asian economies.
Europeans should preserve traditional cultures.
Europeans suffered hardships finding trade routes to Asia.
33
Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah and Ho Chi Minh are known for
serving as leaders at the Berlin Conference
use nonviolent methods to create change
setting up traditional economies
leading independence movements in their nations
34
Laissez-faire practices are most closely associated with a
traditional economy
mixed economy
command economy
market economy
35
Which event sparked the outbreak of World War I?
Germany’s invasion of Poland
Bolshevik coup d’état in Russia
assassination of the Austrian Archduke
attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan
36
The invasions of Hungary and Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union were attempts to
prevent German militarism from spreading throughout Europe
decrease Cold War tensions between Eastern Europe and the US
keep Communist governments in power in Eastern Europe
provide humanitarian aid to the ethnic minorities
37
The breakdown of traditions, increased pollution & the growth of slums are negative aspects of
urbanization
militarism
collectivization
pogroms
38
What was one factor that caused Napoleon and Hitler's invasion of Russia to be unsuccessful?
harsh winter climate
poorly trained forces
a lack of alliances
mountainous terrain
39
The harsh terms in the Treaty of Versailles have been used to explain the
Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
Fascist Revolution in Spain
rise of Nazism in Germany
Armenian massacre in Turkey
40
Adam Smith would most likely agree with which statement?
Government should follow a laissez-faire policy.
Five year plans are needed for industrialization.
All nations would benefit from an agricultural economy.
Revolution is the only solution to economic problems.
41
Which is true about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialists during the 1800s?
African unity was encouraged.
The continent was divided equally among the colonial powers.
The cultural/ethnic diversity of Africans was disregarded.
New nations were based on old tribal boundaries.
42
During WWII, the Allied invasion of France on D-Day (June 6, 1944) was significant because it
resulted in a successful German revolt against Hitler
led to the immediate surrender of German and Italian forces
forced Germans to fight a two-front war
demonstrated the power of the atomic bomb
43
The fall of the Berlin Wall was followed by
the rise of a Neo-Nazi movement in Spain
an end of democratic rule in Germany
an expansion of the Warsaw Pact
the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union
44
One similarity between the Reign of Terror and the Cultural Revolution in China was that both
limited the power of absolute leaders
established social stability and economic growth
used violent methods to eliminate their opponents
illustrated the power of public opinion in forming policy
45
The policies of the EU and NAFTA have both resulted in
an increase in interdependence
the expansion of totalitarianism
an improvement in containment efforts
the support of isolationist practices
46
Which statement regarding World War I is an opinion rather than a fact?
The Allies showed more patriotism than the Central Powers.
Propaganda posters were used to gain support for the war.
Most countries stated that the war would be short.
European countries increased the production of weapons.
47
One of the main purposes of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) was to
Establish a balance of power after the defeat of Napoleon
Restore the power of the Holy Roman Empire
Promote the unification of Italy
Preserve the German territories gained by Otto von Bismarck
48
During World War I, developments in military technology led to
the establishment of industrial capitalism
an early victory by the Allied powers
an increase in ethnic tension in western Europe
the use of poisonous gas and submarine attacks
49
One major reason European countries engaged in imperialism in the late 19th century was to
obtain markets for their manufactured goods
develop treatments for diseases
ease tensions with their rivals
gain a better understanding of unknown territories
50
The difficult, year-long journey made by Mao Zedong and the Communists in 1934 was called the
Long March
Boxer Rebellion
Great Leap Forward
Cultural Revolution
51
Which event is most closely associated with the start of World War II in Europe?
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
building of the Berlin Wall
signing of the Munich Agreement
invasion of Poland by Nazi forces
52
Which event illustrates the policy of containment?
naval blockade of Cuba (1962)
Hungarian revolt (1956)
Nuremberg trials (1945–1946)
launching of Sputnik (1957)
53
One major reason the League of Nations failed was that it
frightened many nations with its large military force
was controlled by communist Russia
lacked the support of many major world powers during crises
was not included in the Versailles Treaty
54
One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment are similar is that both
led to increased power for royal families in Europe
questioned traditional values and past practices
sought to reconcile Christian beliefs and science
promoted nationalistic revolutions in eastern Europe
55
In which geographic region has Aung San Suu Kyi labored to bring about democratic reform?
West Africa
Southeast Asia
Middle East
Europe
56
The primary goal of the student protests in Tiananmen Square (1989) was to
increase political freedom and rights in China
decrease the amount of Western influence in China
encourage the spread of industrialization throughout China
support the policies of the Chinese Communist Party
57
A major goal of both the Sepoy Mutiny and the Boxer Rebellion was to
restore parliamentary government
remove foreign influences
outlaw caste systems
improve access to civil service examinations
58
One way in which Ho Chi Minh, Fidel Castro, and Kim Jong Il are similar is that each
set up democratic governments
used Marxist political principles
promoted Confucian principles
overthrew a ruling monarch
59
What was a key cause for the rise of fascism in nations such as Italy and Germany?
genocide
economic hardship
secret treaties
collectivization
60
Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Locke both agreed that a government should be based on the
consent of the governed
religious values of the people
equal distribution of wealth
separation of nationalities
61
The ideas of Enlightenment philosophers were based on
the inevitability of poverty
traditional practices
faith in human reason
efforts to achieve salvation
62
One result of the Opium War was that China
regained control of Manchuria
gained control of Hong Kong
was divided into spheres of influence
adopted democratic reforms
63
Which was a major effect of World War II on Africa and Asia?
Nationalist independence movements developed.
Communist governments were banned.
The power of military leaders declined.
The extended family and kinship bonds were strengthened.
64
What change is associated with Meiji Japan?
modernization of the government and economy
adoption of isolationist policies
abandoning plans for an overseas empire
expansion of feudalism
65
Which region was most affected by decisions made at the Berlin Conference of 1884?
East Asia
Africa
Latin America
South Asia
66
European imperialism in Africa and Asia was motivated by a desire for
advanced technology
navigable rivers
nuclear weapons
natural resources
67
Kemal Atatürk is best known for helping Turkey become
a modern and secular state
a communist country allied with the Soviet Union
an imperialist power in Africa and Asia
a theocratic country with laws based on the Qur’an (Koran)
68
What was one reason the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain?
Abundant natural resources were available in Great Britain.
The practice of serfdom in GB provided an many laborers.
Great Britain had alliances with most European countries.
Great Britain implemented a series of five-year plans.
69
F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela received the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to end the
anarchy in Somalia
foreign control of diamond mines
policy of apartheid
Boer War
70
The South African government’s policy of racial separation between 1948 and 1994 was called
Pan-Africanism
apartheid
suffrage
democratization
71
Which of the following events related to the French Revolution occurred first?
Napoleon became the emperor of France
Louis XVI called the Estates-General into session
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued
The Committee of Public Safety led the Reign of Terror
72
Which item would be considered a primary source of historical information?
2017 documentary about North Korea
encyclopedia article about rationing in WWII
diary entry from a woman who lived during the Korean War
modern textbook chapter about Vietnam War
73
Heavy military losses in WWI, opposition to the czar and fuel/food shortages led to
French Revolution
Haitian Revolution
Cuban Revolution
Russian Revolution
74
Which social science studies different governments and citizenship requirements?
Anthropology
Sociology
History
Political science
75
A major source of the dispute between the Israelis and the Palestinians is that each side
wants to control oil resources in the area
has historic ties to the same land
has close military alliances with neighboring countries
believes in different interpretations of the same religion
76
What was a result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe?
a decline in urban population
the growth of the middle class
an increase in nomadic herding
a decrease in international trade
77
Which is a fundamental characteristic of a free market economy?
Government plans are followed to meet market demands
Consumer market tastes are shaped by product advertising
Prices are determined by the forces of supply and demand
Traditional methods of production are used
78
One similarity between the Korean War and the Vietnam War is that both wars were
fought without foreign influence or assistance
resolved through the diplomatic efforts of the UN
fought due to differing political ideologies in the Cold War
caused by religious conflicts
79
The Holocaust in Europe and actions of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia are both examples of
genocide
socialism
divine right
imperialism
80
This Enlightenment thinker believed in separation of powers.
Thomas Hobbes
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
81
The US policy of detente can be best described as an effort to
reduce tensions with the Soviet Union
halt the arms race with China
end the embargo with Cuba
negotiate peace agreements with North Korea
82
The Treaty of Versailles punished Germany for its role in World War I by
dividing Germany into four occupied zones
supporting economic sanctions by the United Nations
forcing Germany to accept blame for the war/pay reparations
taking away German territory in the Balkans and Spain
83
In the 1950s, what was the status of most countries in Eastern Europe?
participants in the Marshall Plan
allies of the United States
members of the Common Market
satellites of the Soviet Union
84
One way in which Otto von Bismarck and Camillo Cavour are similar is that both leaders
Led an African independence movement
Followed a policy of isolationism
Adopted paper policies
Promoted unification to form a new nation-state
85
Japan’s policy of expansion in the early 20
th
century was motivated by
a plan to end unequal treaties
a lack of natural resources
the desire to spread communism
the need to increase cultural diffusion
86
Gandhi’s protests during India’s independence movement were successful because of his use of
traditional caste beliefs
divide-and-conquer principles
civil disobedience
appeasement policy
87
Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge, the killing fields, & Year Zero are all associated with what nation?
China
Bosnia
Cambodia
Vietnam
88
The purpose of both the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan was to
increase membership in the United Nations
attempt to solve world hunger
support the construction of the Iron Curtain
prevent the spread of communism
89
Why did the British build railroads and schools in India?
help India maintain its traditional culture
to strengthen their control over India
prepare India for independence
secure trading agreements with Indian rulers
90
The economic policies of Mikhail Gorbachev and Deng Xiaoping included
a one-child policy
elements of capitalism
a reliance on agricultural self-sufficiency
boycotts on foreign products
91
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how economic events influence history
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how people influence governmental decisions
how location influences the way people live
92
Which factor was a major consideration at the time India was being partitioned?
tensions between Hindus and Muslims
equal distribution of natural resources
territorial disputes between Britain and France
creation of uniform land areas
93
According to Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels the workers should support the
Establishment of labor unions
Overthrow of the capitalist system
Technological changes in production methods
Legislative regulation of wages and working conditions
94
Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were
reasons for the rise of democracy
reasons for Bolshevik Revolution
causes of World War II
causes of World War I
95
Simon Bolivar, Toussaint L’Overture, and Bernardo O’Higgins were Latin American leaders of
educational reform
independence movements
colonial expansion
economic development