Which statement about the bubonic plague in the 14th century is most accurate?

The death toll from the plague led to labor shortages.

To achieve the degree of development shown, the Aztecs first had to

establish an organized government & a specialized work force

These headlines illustrate that in some countries there is an ongoing struggle to

create fair democratic processes

What was one effect of the expansion of Islam between 632 and 750?

Cultural & commercial connections were greatly established

What additional evidence would best support the argument in this passage?

growth in the gross domestic product for African countries

Historians rely on primary sources because these sources

provide eyewitness accounts of events

Which statement best summarizes the influence of Mongol rule in Russia, Persia, and China?

Mongols used various methods to rule the different people

What was a final outcome of the Crusades?

Jerusalem remained under the control ofMuslims.

What is the main idea of this 1998 cartoon?

Its hard for Russia to change from communism to capitalism.

The primary purpose of Joseph Stalin’s five-year plans was to

increase agricultural and industrial output

Based on the information provided by this map which statement is accurate?

Women have been national leaders in nearly every region.

What is the main idea of this cartoon?

Haiti had economic problems before the 2010 earthquake.

The primary purpose of both the Suez and the Panama canals was to

decrease the distance of trade routes

Which change is most closely associated with Peter the Great of Russia?

westernization and modernization of the country

The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because

farming led to settled communities

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written in response to

the burning of Hutu homes in Rwanda, atrocities committed during World War II

The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism

harmony with nature to live in peace

This cartoonist is suggesting the League of Nations will fail because

the United States has not become a member

A comparison of the French Revolution (1789) and the Russian Revolution (1917) illustrates that

political and economic inequalities often lead to change

What was an economic result of the Columbian exchange?

development of a European-dominated global trade network

What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?

The Mediterranean location of the city- states helped trade.

Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?

developing a writing system using cuneiform

which action would most likely be supported by Olympe de Gouges?

expanding the definition of equality

Which set of factors directly advanced the modernization process described in this passage?

capital investments, government influences, economic reforms

According to this passage, what was this country trying to do?

become an industrialized nation-state

a major reason the cities of Babylon and Harappa became important centers of civilization?

River valley trade made them key economic areas.

By the late 1500s, the Ottoman Empire governed an area that extended from

southwestern Asia to eastern Europe and into northern Africa

The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were all able to achieve golden ages because of their

control of trans-Saharan trade routes

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1
Which statement about the bubonic plague in the 14th century is most accurate?
Improved sanitation systems eliminated the plague.
Advances in medicine halted the spread of the plague.
Trade between Europe and Asia stopped before the plague.
The death toll from the plague led to labor shortages.
2
To achieve the degree of development shown, the Aztecs first had to
invent wheeled vehicles to move construction materials
use domesticated animals to assist in agriculture
adopt advanced engineering techniques from European cultures
establish an organized government & a specialized work force
3
These headlines illustrate that in some countries there is an ongoing struggle to
protect freedom of the press
create fair democratic processes
guarantee freedom of assembly
establish courts that are unbiased
4
This cartoonist is commenting on international politics immediately after which conflict?
World War II
the Napoleonic Wars
the Cold War
World War I
5
What was one effect of the expansion of Islam between 632 and 750?
A single authority governed the Mediterranean Sea
Armed conquest was forbidden by the caliphs.
Cultural & commercial connections were greatly established
A majority of the western European population converted
6
Censorship, a one party dictatorship, and the replacement of religious ideals are
parliamentary system
totalitarian government
democratic government
limited monarchy
7
Which empire is described in these statements
Byzantine
Mauryan
Persian
Ottoman
8
Which event in English history is most directly associated with these actions?
founding of the Anglican Church
Puritan Revolution
defeat of the Spanish Armada
Glorious Revolution
9
Which of these technological innovations was developed first?
caravel
wooden plow
steam engine
gunpowder
10
What additional evidence would best support the argument in this passage?
a rise in poverty rates for most African countries
continuously high inflation rates throughout Africa
increases in the mortality rate of African children
growth in the gross domestic product for African countries
11
Historians rely on primary sources because these sources
provide eyewitness accounts of events
are more detailed than secondary sources
establish rules for writing history
have the approval of religious authorities
12
Which statement best summarizes the influence of Mongol rule in Russia, Persia, and China?
Mongols used various methods to rule the different people
Mongols made those who were conquered convert to Islam.
Civil service examinations were used to select officials
Officials were allowed to rule throughout the Mongol Empire.
13
Which pair of countries is most affected by monsoons?
Cuba and Afghanistan
India and China
Algeria and Turkey
Ghana and Argentina
14
Which traditional belief is being expressed in this excerpt from The Samurai’s Tale?
nirvana
hajj
reincarnation
bushido
15
All of these policies are associated with
China
India
Chile
Italy
16
What was a final outcome of the Crusades?
The Seljuk Turks conquered Spain.
Jerusalem remained under the control ofMuslims.
The pope became the leader of the EasternOrthodox Church.
Charlemagne established the Frankish Empire.
17
A goal of the Sepoy Rebellion in India and of the Zulu Resistance in South Africa was to
end foreign control
divide their country
establish theocratic governments
oppose nationalist movements
18
Land policies used in colonial Latin America by the Spanish to provide labor in the fields?
Middle Passage
mercantilism
encomienda system
capitalism
19
What is the main idea of this 1998 cartoon?
The Russian government has failed to maintain order.
The U.S. successfully directed Russia’s economic changes.
Most Russians support a return to communism.
Its hard for Russia to change from communism to capitalism.
20
The primary purpose of Joseph Stalin’s five-year plans was to
limit the wealth of the upper class
increase agricultural and industrial output
limit immigration of ethnic minorities
increase the production of consumer goods
21
Based on the information provided by this map which statement is accurate?
Women have gained leadership positions only in in the West.
Women have been national leaders in nearly every region.
Political power of women has declined since the 1960s.
Women national leaders have been dominant in Africa.
22
What is the main idea of this cartoon?
Haiti had economic problems before the 2010 earthquake.
After the earthquake, the government Haitian responded quick
the earthquake resulted in minimal property damage,
The earthquake of 2010 brought financial relief to Haiti.
23
A person who specializes in these activities is called
a political scientist
a sociologist
an anthropologist
an economist
24
The primary purpose of both the Suez and the Panama canals was to
limit the slave trade
decrease the distance of trade routes
expand irrigation systems
control immigration to the colonies
25
Which change is most closely associated with Peter the Great of Russia?
emancipation of the serfs on private estates
westernization and modernization of the country
extension of Russia’s borders to N. Caucuses and Ukraine
establishment of Moscow as the capital city
26
The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because
people started using animal skins for clothing
farming led to settled communities
cave paintings recorded the activities of nomadic groups
copper was first used to improve stone tools
27
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written in response to
the burning of Hutu homes in Rwanda
forced migrations of people under the Khmer Rouge
atrocities committed during World War II
bad treatment of Latin American peasants in Guatemala
28
The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism
acceptance of monotheism to achieve salvation
proper behavior to maintain social order
obedience to caste rules to achieve moksha
harmony with nature to live in peace
29
This cartoonist is suggesting the League of Nations will fail because
United States is relying too much on England and Italy
France and England control the keystone
the United States has not become a member
England and Italy do not want help from Belgium and France
30
A comparison of the French Revolution (1789) and the Russian Revolution (1917) illustrates that
political and economic inequalities often lead to change
privatization eventually leads to class struggle
revolutions are based on a single grievance
democratic governments generally result from revolutions
31
What was an economic result of the Columbian exchange?
creation of the Hanseatic League
introduction of slash/burn farming methods in the Americas
development of a European-dominated global trade network
establishment of a feudal land system in Europe
32
Which heading best completes the partial outline?
Age of Absolutism
Congress of Vienna
Scramble for Africa
Unification of Germany
33
The event described in this passage signifies the end of which policy?
appeasement
détente
apartheid
colonialism
34
Many member nations of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries are (OPEC) located
East Asia
Latin America
Middle East
Europe
35
Which two major regions were directly connected by the Silk Road?
Central America and Africa
Asia and Europe
Europe and South America
Asia and Africa
36
What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?
Favorable climate of Italy led to a reliance on agricultural
The Rhine River provided power to Italian industries.
The Alps isolated these city-states from the rest of Europe.
The Mediterranean location of the city- states helped trade.
37
Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?
constructing Hindu temples
developing a writing system using cuneiform
establishing representative democracies
building floating gardens to grow corn
38
which action would most likely be supported by Olympe de Gouges?
expanding the definition of equality
executing the king
restricting access to education
creating more radical military strategies
39
Which set of factors directly advanced the modernization process described in this passage?
capital investments, government influences, economic reforms
isolationist policies, taxation policies, lump sum payments
communication networks, customary practices
foreign trade, direct government control
40
According to this passage, what was this country trying to do?
provide benefits to the daimyo
relinquish control over foreign trade
develop a safety net for traditional businesses
become an industrialized nation-state
41
During the 1930s, Japan’s policy of imperialism was primarily driven by
a determination to spread Zen Buddhism
a desire to retain its traditional values
the need for natural resources
revenge for the bombing of its cities
42
Which period is most directly associated with these events?
Industrial Revolution
Early Middle Ages
Protestant Reformation
Scientific Revolution
43
a major reason the cities of Babylon and Harappa became important centers of civilization?
Their control of nearby straits made them powerful.
Direct access to the ocean made them pilgrimage sites.
River valley trade made them key economic areas.
Locations near mountain passes made ways to other regions.
44
Which topic is the main focus of these speakers’ statements?
economics
urbanization
citizenship
human rights
45
The Armenian massacre (1910s) and the forced famine in Ukraine (1930s) are examples of
international terrorism
guerrilla warfare
religious conflicts
human rights violations
46
By the late 1500s, the Ottoman Empire governed an area that extended from
Mongolia across the central Asian kingdoms
the Indian subcontinent to the Straits ofMalacca
the Arabian Peninsula across northern Africa and Spain
southwestern Asia to eastern Europe and into northern Africa
47
The article “Can Minority Languages be Saved?” in The Futurist magazine suggests the conflict
productivity vs. income
religion vs. secularism
liberty vs. dictatorship
globalization vs. diversity
48
The 20th-century term Green Revolution refers to significant advancements made in the field of
zero population growth
food production
electronic communication
biological warfare
49
The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were all able to achieve golden ages because of their
reliance on sugar plantations in the Niger delta
ability to use natural harbors on the Atlantic Ocean coast
control of trans-Saharan trade routes
discovery of oil reserves in the Gulf of Guinea
50
This 1852 drawing most likely would have been used to argue for improvements in
workhouse rules
sanitation regulations
suffrage laws
factory conditions

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