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1
Russia became Communist. Then China. Then Korea. Then Vietnam. What is this theory called?
Containment
Truman Theory
Marshall Plan
Domino Theory
2
The Mongol and Aztec empires both
imposed tributary systems
made extensive use of gunpowder
practiced human sacrifice
cultivated potatoes
3
What is decolonization?
stealing loot from neighbouring ships
granting countries their independence
providing jobs for indigenous people
moving into a country
4
Why were Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo important?
They raised interest in other cultures.
They produced a new game for the swimming pool.
They started a religious war between Islam and Christianity.
They wrote about their travels.
5
All of the following are true, but which of the following was a
POLITICAL
effect of Dar al-Islam?
A "jizya" tax was instituted on non-believers
The "Kaaba" became a shrine solely to worship Allah
The "umma" developed as a class based on faith
A "Caliphate" government united the MidEast & N. Africa
6
Imperialism was motivated by
Religious expansion
Political issues (gaining power)
Economical issues (getting resources)
Both political and economic issues
7
What did Zamindars and Ottoman Tax Farmers have in common?
They were made up of peasants
They were outspoken against Islamic Absolutism
They were fully faithful to the empire in supplying money
They abused their power as tax collectors to get rich off of the people
8
Early modern maritime empires
Aztec and Inca
Spain and Russia
Portugal and Safavid
England and the Netherlands
9
methods of old imperialism of maritime empires
oligarchy
thalassocracy
democracy
theocracy
10
What were the U.S and the Soviet Union?
War-time allies
Enemies
Brothers
Buddies
11
What does the cartoon say about decolonization?
Right after becoming independent, it's a smooth transition.
Being independent is an easy task.
Becoming independent is difficult.
Becoming independent isn't worth it.
12
In comparison to the Mongol conquests of Persia and China, Mongol rule in Russia
penetrated to the village level
did not use local elite to govern
created a mixed race population
was not accompanied by Mongol occcupation
13
Which of the following were NOT land empires?
Russians
Mughals
Spain
Ottomans
14
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both....
have roots in Judaism
are polytheistic
are nonviolent
have the same holidays
15
Country division: the North, supported by Russia and China, and the South, supported by the US.
The Vietnam War
World War 2
World War 1
16
New Imperialism was a result of...
Industrial Revolution in Great Britain.
Industrial Revolution in the United States
Industrial Revolution in Latin America
Industrial Revolution in India
17
Cortez is to the Aztecs as ____ is to the Incas
da Gama
Pizarro
Polo
Magellan
18
After 1250 C.E., who dominated Trans-Saharan trade routes (aka 'sand routes')?
Buddhist merchants
Jewish merchants
Christian merchants
Muslim merchants
19
Which world religion spread from Arabia along trade routes?
C) Hinduism
B) Islam
A) Christianity
D) Buddhism
20
A similarity between the Silk Road and the Trans Saharan trade route was:
The use of the camel saddle for transport of goods.
Reliance on the Mongol military to protect the routes.
Silk being the predominant trade good on both routes.
21
Which of these is NOT an example of land-based empires using art/architecture to legitimize their rule?
Qing Dynasty Imperial Portraits
Ottoman and Safavid Miniature Paintings
Spanish colonial Casta Paintings
Mughal Empire's Taj Mahal
22
Which of the following is NOT true when comparing Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?
All believe Jerusalem is sacred
All three are monothestic
All the above are TRUE
All started in the Middle East
23
What is the dominant religion of India today?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
24
Merchants and teachers brought this religion to China, originally began in India.
Buddhism
Peaches
Catholicism
Christianity
25
Reagan and Gorbachev
tore down the Berlin Wall
negotiated a deal to eliminate all nuclear weapons
brought the US and USSR to the brink of war with each other
negotiated a deal to reduce nuclear weapons
26
The writings of both Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta inspired
movements for political freedom
exploration and trade
important military expeditions
the spread of Islam to Southeast Asia
27
Which is an *ACCURATE* statement comparing the Taika and Heian periods in post-classical Japanese history?
Taika + Heian govts established strong states that took land from China
Neither the Taika nor the Heian governments welcomed Chinese influence
Taika focused on political developments + Heian on cultural growth
Heian focused on political achievements + Taika on cultural growth
28
Japan & Europe were both feudalistic societies
True
False
29
Which Southern colonies separated into North and South.
North Massachusetts, and South Massachusetts
West Virginia and South Virginia
North Carolina and West Carolina
North Carolina and South Carolina
30
Organization composed of Russia, India, Brazil, China, and South Africa = ?
CRIBS
NATO
BRICS
RICBS
31
Define:
Golden Ages
A period when civilizations expanded to create large empires & traded more
Periods when the Chinese/Greek/Romans contributed to science, art, medicine
Periods when everything was made out of gold
32
What did the Mongol Empire, Aztec Empire, and Inca Empire
all
do?
Support a vast, complex trade network
Spread a unified belief system
Integrate the culture of conquered people
Force the same strict hierarchy in their empire
33
What was NOT a cause of decolonization?
Lack of soldiers to enforce imperial mandates
Devastation of World War II
These new nations became industrialized
Growing international media pressure
34
Travels of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta
1450-1750
1900-Present
1750-1900
1200-1450
35
How did the Indian Ocean Trade route compare to the Silk Road?
The ocean trade route was bigger, richer and featured more diverse players
The trade route was not used very often
The trade route only last 5 years
The Silk Road was longer & more useful than the Ocean Trade route
36
What are the Allied and Axis Powers?
Two opposing factions with Germany, France, and Britain
Two opposing factions with Germany, Japan, and Italy
37
Who had maritime empires in the Americas
England
Spain
All of them
Dutch
38
The global north and south divide refers to:
Division between wealthy developed and developing countries
Division between countries above and below the equator
39
A distinguishing characteristic when comparing the French Revolution to the American Revolution
the French Revolution drew on Enlightenment ideas.
the French Revolution sought to recreate society.
the French Revolution experienced no participation by women.
the French Revolution sought to preserve existing liberties.
40
Which of these sources would be THE LEAST important in explaining the success of Maritime Empires between 1450-1750?
Technical specifications of a Spanish caravel's cargo carrying capacity.
A painting of Qing Dynasty conquests using new gunpowder weaponry.
A map of Portugal's ports in its trading post empire.
A document showing how English joint stock company profits & losses worked.
41
How were all of these Atlantic Revolutions similar?
They all led to widespread tolerance of different cultures.
They all were politically inspired by Enlightenment ideas.
They all led to the abolition of slavery.
They all created a desire to create imperial nations.
42
Which describes a similarity between Russian and Japanese industrialization?
In both countries, the gov't played a key role in industrialization.
Both countries industrialized quickly and completely.
Both countries focused primarily on textile production and railways.
Neither country industrialized during this period.
43
The stand-off in Latin America between the U.S. and the Soviet Union
Haitian Revolution
China's Cultural Revolution
Cuban Revolution
Cuban Missile Crisis
44
What is the main religion in Brazil?
Islam
Buddhism
Romam Catholic
Protestant
45
Which of the following empires had no written language: Incan, Aztec, Egyptian, Roman
Incan
Roman
Egyptian
Aztec
46
Economic imperialism
Didn't lead to direct political control over new territories
Was the most common imperialist model in Africa
Led to industrialization of Latin America
Led to colonial dependence upon industrialized nations
47
What were the motives for Imperialism?
New markets, nationalism & racism
Natural resources, new markets, nationalism & racism
Nationalism
Natural resources & racism
48
Complaint about Global North from Global South
Communism happens when capitalism fails
traditional economies are greater than market
Globalization works to move people, jobs and ideas
can't compete with Multi national corporations
49
All of the following were examples of how land based empires collected taxes EXCEPT...
zamindars were officials who collected for Mughals in India
Creating a voluntary tax system in which citizens donated if they could
Ottoman use a tax farming system
Aztec asked for sacrificial victims and goods like maize
50
Both the Aztecs and Incas
Were originally nomadic people
Allowed women a significant role in public life
Built on the traditions of their predecessors
Integrated conquered peoples into their empire
51
The "Great Mosque" of Xian, China demonstrates that as it spread, Islam
was intolerant of other cultures
began to worship Confucius and value wealth
dominated the politics of East Asia
could blend with local cultures becoming "syncretic"
52
The Ottoman Empire grew in power due to
gunpowder
religious intolerance
allies and armies
expelling all muslims
53
How did the U.S. society change to contrast the Soviet Union?
The U.S. added Christian mottoes in everyday life and money
the U.S. withdrew from the United Nations
The U.S. adopted socialist policies
The U.S. became an atheist society oppose the Soviets
54
Efforts at industrialization in Russia and Japan were similar in that
Both countries developed more centralized governments
Both depended on the textile industry
Both began in the late 19th century
Both countries adopted Western practices
55
Indian Ocean trade route and the Silk Road provided
The silk road was a trading network
Continuity because both still traded along various spots
Can you be more Pacific?
Change because they are in the sea
56
Early modern maritime empires
Spain and Russia
Aztec and Inca
Portugal and Safavid
England and the Netherlands
57
Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism are all __________ religions.
universalizing
folk
ethnic
Abrahamic
58
Both foot binding in China and veiling of women in Islam...
Originated in India and spread to Chinese and Muslim lands
Ended the spread of Buddhism
Were rejected by the societies’ religious establishments
Symbolizes the increasing subordination of women to men
59
How did Islam and Buddhism spread?
Through land and sea trade routes
Snapchat Stories
After-school seminars
Telephone communications
60
What is the general democratization of the Global North?
Communist/Socialist
Constitutional Democracy
Authortarian/Military Regime
Transitioning from Authoritarian to Democracy
