What was subsequent impact of Christian missionaries coming to China?

The increased attempts by Europeans to control China.

Why did Korea eventually adopt an isolationist view?

Because of invasions & devastation from China and Japan.

What was the main cause for the Boxer Rebellion?

Christian missionaries destroyed Chinese traditions.

What did the Egyptian, Sumerians, and Indian civilizations have in common with each other?

They all settled along rivers to aid in their development.

Which of the following was a major cause for the Sepoy Mutiny?

British disrespect for Indian religions and culture

Which of the following contributed Ghana a success a wealthy state?

The trade of gold and salt through the use of the Berbers

Which of the following best explains the Indian partition after independence?

Hindus & Muslims pushed for independent states.

What was a significant consequence of Deng Xiaoping's Four Modernizations?

A lack of political freedoms led to protests

Which of the following was a subsequent impact of the Russo-Japanese War?

Japan conquered Korea before World War 2.

How did the Korean War shape modern day North and South Korea?

North Korea remains communist while South Korea remains free

Which of the following is a cause of the AIDS epidemic in Africa?

Lack of funding for medication and education

What was the initial goal of the Indian National Congress?

To share in the governing process of India

Those African leaders who believed in Pan-Africanism promoted their ultimate goal was to . . .

Unify Black Africans regardless of boundaries.

The invasion of Constantinople led to the fall of the empire.

Commanded the city to control trade from east to west.

Which of the following contributes to the success of the Mogul Empire?

Strong Islamic leaders with the ability to unify the people.

Egyptian government was theocratic. What does that mean?

Leaders rule by divine authority

In what ways does China influence Japan culturally?

Chinese Monks introduced the people to Buddhism.

What role did the city of Constantinople have in the Ottoman Empire?

Commanded the city to control trade from east to west.

How did the Allied occupation of Post-World War 2 Japan affect its post-war economy?

It models itself after the US market economy.

Why did East Pakistan leave its union with West Pakistan to form the country of Bangladesh?

The gov't of W. Pakistan ignored the needs of E. Pakistan.

What role did Chiang Kai-Shek play in the Chinese Civil War (Communist vs. Nationalists)?

He led the Nationalists attack against the Communist forces

Kush declined because of the rise of:

Axum, a new power located in what is now Ethiopia

What was an immediate consequence to the establishment of the Mogul Empire?

The introduction of Islam to the Hindu nation.

What is a major difference between a Sunni and Shiite Muslim?

The lineage of their Islamic Caliphate

What is the root cause for the Vietnam War?

People look to communists to combat imperialist bullying.

The religion of Judaism differed from the other religions of the time in that it:

Was monotheistic, meaning its followers believed in one God.

Why did Nelson Mandela and the ANC (African National Conference) fight to end apartheid?

Was the systematic racial segregation of South Africans.

Throughout the 3 kingdoms of Egypt what was one thing that connects the kingdoms together?

Expansion of territory and trade

In Darfur, the fighting is between:

Arab militias and African tribal groups

Which is a subsequent impact of the Salt March?

The British gov't agreed to negotiate with Gandhi.

Why was the Grand Canal so significant for trade in China?

It linked the two major rivers in China together.

How did Mother Teresa impact Indian society?

Promoted the idea of equality among all caste levels.

What is the goal of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in modern communist China?

To promote rapid economic growth through economic rewards.

Which of the following best describes the Ming Dynasty's impact on China?

They continued to improve upon the existing Great Wall.

What might explain why the Zhou dynasty was the longest lasting dynasty in Chinese history?

First to establish rule based on the mandate of heaven.

What role does weak leadership and the arrival of the British have on the Mogul Empire?

It contributed to the fall of the Mogul Empire

Which of the following contributes to the success of the Mogul Empire?

The strong leaders with the ability to unify the people.

What is the significance for the temple of Angkor Wat in the Khmer?

It combined Indian architectural techniques and native art.

Why were camels a crucial factor in African trade across the Sahara for the Berbers?

Because they could handle the harsh conditions.

What is the central conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis?

A fight over their religious homelands

Why are there no representations of the prophet Muhammad adorning mosques?

The Hadith warns against attempts to imitate God .

What was one of the long term consequences to the agricultural revolution in Mesopotamia?

Growth of civilization across the region

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1
What was subsequent impact of Christian missionaries coming to China?
Majority of Chinese citizens converted to Christianity.
The increased attempts by Europeans to control China.
They encouraged outside invasions from the north.
It established the Chinese school system.
2
Why did Korea eventually adopt an isolationist view?
Because of invasions & devastation from China and Japan.
Tibet conquered them during World War 2.
Koreans had barriers so they developed their own identity.
Because of a civil war between North & South Koreans.
3
How did the spice trade impact the political systems and religions of Southeast Asia?
Political systems were formed from the new religions.
New religions blended native cultures & foreign cultures.
They were introduced to many new foreign religions.
All of the above.
4
What was the main cause for the Boxer Rebellion?
Buddhist monks destroyed Chinese traditions.
Because Boxer was sent to the glue factory.
Buddhists destroyed Daoist temples.
Christian missionaries destroyed Chinese traditions.
5
What did the Egyptian, Sumerians, and Indian civilizations have in common with each other?
They all dealt with the growth of desertification.
They all struggled to survive in their lands.
They all developed a monotheistic religion.
They all settled along rivers to aid in their development.
6
Which of the following was a major cause for the Sepoy Mutiny?
Indian nationalist movement
British disrespect for Indian religions and culture
Beginning of direct British rule in India
End of the Mogul Empire
7
Which of the following is an example of the significant contributions of the Sumerian people?
All of above
Creation of cuneiform
Advanced architecture
Invention of the wheel
8
Which of the following contributed Ghana a success a wealthy state?
The trade of gold and salt through the use of the Berbers
Chiefs sold slaves to Europeans
Trade of iron with the Bantu people
Nelsen Mandela's successful economic policies
9
Which of the following best explains the Indian partition after independence?
The Salt March created a culture of new people.
The British insisted on creating separate states.
The population of India forced expansion into territories.
Hindus & Muslims pushed for independent states.
10
What was a significant consequence of Deng Xiaoping's Four Modernizations?
A lack of political freedoms led to protests
Support for democratic reform led to higher education.
It hurt agricultural production .
A lack of success led to the assassination of Deng Xiaoping.
11
Which of the following was a subsequent impact of the Russo-Japanese War?
More Japanese immigration to the United States.
There is a greater respect for Russia around the world.
Japan conquered Korea before World War 2.
Russia gains control of the Korean peninsula.
12
According to Buddhist teachings, the cause of suffering is:
Reincarnation
The caste system
Desire
Inequality between rich and poor
13
How did the Korean War shape modern day North and South Korea?
The Korean War had no effect since it was a stalemate.
North and South Korea continue to see Japan as a threat.
North Korea remains free while South Korea remains communist
North Korea remains communist while South Korea remains free
14
Which of the following is a cause of the AIDS epidemic in Africa?
The Bantu migration to the south
Lack of funding for medication and education
European exploration
The overpopulation of the tsetse fly
15
What was the initial goal of the Indian National Congress?
To share in the governing process of India
A revolution that was embraced by both Hindus and Muslims
Immediate independence for India and Pakistan
A new constitution and the violent overthrow of British rule
16
Those African leaders who believed in Pan-Africanism promoted their ultimate goal was to . . .
Create a common alliance of African nations.
Main goal was to rid African boundaries.
Unify Black Africans regardless of boundaries.
Share a common currency throughout Africa.
17
The invasion of Constantinople led to the fall of the empire.
Commanded the city to control trade from east to west.
The city caused divisions within the different religions.
Was the center of Islamic culture.
Was the center of Christian culture.
18
Which of the following best describes the Meiji Restoration in Japan?
Promoting industry by supporting certain Japanese families .
Restructuring the gov't into a western style of government.
Weakening the power of the traditional nobles or Daimyo.
All of the above
19
Which of the following contributes to the success of the Mogul Empire?
The establishment of strict codes of law.
The arrival of the British East India Company.
The strict enforcement of the caste system.
Strong Islamic leaders with the ability to unify the people.
20
Egyptian government was theocratic. What does that mean?
Leaders rule by divine authority
The military rules the people
Only women can rule
A council of elders makes all the laws
21
In what ways does China influence Japan culturally?
Chinese merchants introduced the people to the Silk Road.
Chinese brought the Mongols system of warfare to the people.
Chinese Monks introduced Hinduism to the people.
Chinese Monks introduced the people to Buddhism.
22
What role did the city of Constantinople have in the Ottoman Empire?
The creation of the city caused divisions within the empire.
Commanded the city to control trade from east to west.
The invasion of Constantinople led to the fall of the empire
Was the center of Islamic culture.
23
The Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, commemorated (honored):
Muhammad's first fasting
The Christian journey to Israel
Muhammad's pilgrimage to Mecca
The pilgrimage to Jerusalem
24
Which Japanese religion/philosophy emphasizes devotion to nature and other living spirits.
Shinto
Zen
Buddhism
Confucianism
25
How did the Allied occupation of Post-World War 2 Japan affect its post-war economy?
It models itself after the US market economy.
Its rapid recovery was due to China's involvement.
It forced Japan to become dependent on Great Britain.
It models itself after the Soviet Union's command economy.
26
The tracing of lineage through the female side of the family.
Patrilineal
Collateral group
Matrilineal
Lineage group
27
Why did East Pakistan leave its union with West Pakistan to form the country of Bangladesh?
The gov't of India forced E. Pakistan to rebel.
The gov't of W. Pakistan ignored the needs of E. Pakistan.
The US gave support to W. Pakistan to declare independence.
The gov't of E. Pakistan ignored the needs of W. Pakistan.
28
What role did Chiang Kai-Shek play in the Chinese Civil War (Communist vs. Nationalists)?
He led the Nationalists attack against the Communist forces
He led the Communist forces against the Nationalist forces.
He requested Russian military aid.
He assassinated Mao Zedong.
29
Kush declined because of the rise of:
The Romans, who conquered Kush early in its development
The Nubians, a powerful trading civilization to the south
Axum, a new power located in what is now Ethiopia
The Moroccans, who taught the Kushites how to smelt iron ore
30
What was an immediate consequence to the establishment of the Mogul Empire?
The introduction of Islam to the Hindu nation.
The introduction to Christianity to the Hindu nation.
The introduction of Hinduism to an Islamic nation.
The introduction of Buddhism to the Hindu nation.
31
What is a major difference between a Sunni and Shiite Muslim?
Who should control Mecca
The lineage of their Islamic Caliphate
The lineage of Abraham
Who should control the city of Jerusalem
32
What is the root cause for the Vietnam War?
People look to capitalists to combat bullying from India.
People look to capitalists to combat bullying from Brazil.
People look to communists to combat imperialist bullying.
People look to capitalists to combat Chinese bullying.
33
The religion of Judaism differed from the other religions of the time in that it:
Was the first religion to set down laws .
Was polytheistic meaning its followers believed in many gods
Had no sacred texts or books.
Was monotheistic, meaning its followers believed in one God.
34
Why did Nelson Mandela and the ANC (African National Conference) fight to end apartheid?
Was the systematic racial segregation of South Africans.
Integrated of the Boers in South African society.
Forced desegregation on South Africa.
Forced colonization by other countries.
35
The Aryans were known to be an advanced ancient civilization due to ...
It's use of iron to create weapons and tools.
The creation of an early written languages, Sanskrit.
The development of a complex religion recorded in the Vedas.
All of the above.
36
Throughout the 3 kingdoms of Egypt what was one thing that connects the kingdoms together?
The widespread practice of Islam
A lack of a centralized government
Expansion of territory and trade
The rise of Mansa Musa and the gold trade
37
In Darfur, the fighting is between:
Muslims and Christians
Arabs and Christians
Sunni and Shia Muslims
Arab militias and African tribal groups
38
What is the significance of Siddhartha Gautama?
King of India who ruled during Buddhist times
Ruler of the Aryans around 1500 B.C.
Founder of Buddhism
Ruler of the Harrappans
39
Which is a subsequent impact of the Salt March?
The British government responded with military force.
The British imperial government sold India to Pakistan.
The British gov't agreed to negotiate with Gandhi.
The British imperial government destroyed the Taj Mahal.
40
Why was the Grand Canal so significant for trade in China?
It linked the Gobi desert to Tibet.
It linked the two major rivers in China together.
It disrupted trade on the Silk Road.
It linked China to Japan.
41
How did Mother Teresa impact Indian society?
Promoted the idea of equality among all caste levels.
Promoted the teachings of Buddha.
Promoted the teachings of Muhammad.
Promoted the independence of India.
42
What is the goal of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in modern communist China?
A line that divides north and south China.
To remove foreign involvement in Chinese economic affairs.
To promote the growth of agriculture in China.
To promote rapid economic growth through economic rewards.
43
Which of the following best describes the Ming Dynasty's impact on China?
Removing Christian missionaries during the Boxer Rebellion.
They invented gun powder.
Reducing government authority.
They continued to improve upon the existing Great Wall.
44
What might explain why the Zhou dynasty was the longest lasting dynasty in Chinese history?
First to establish rule based on the mandate of heaven.
They were the first to use a standardized measurements.
They ruled based on Legalist ideas.
They were the first to rule based on the Divine Right.
45
What role does weak leadership and the arrival of the British have on the Mogul Empire?
It contributed to the expansion of the Mogul Empire.
It contributed to the growth of culture in the Mogul Empire.
It contributed to the fall of the Mogul Empire
It contributed to the rise of the Mogul Empire.
46
Which of the following contributes to the success of the Mogul Empire?
The strict enforcement of the caste system
The strong leaders with the ability to unify the people.
The establishment of strict codes of law.
The arrival of the British and the East India Company.
47
What is the significance for the temple of Angkor Wat in the Khmer?
Was completed in less than a year.
It symbolized colonial powers in Southeast Asia.
It combined Indian architectural techniques and native art.
It was the central place for all trade in the Khmer Empire.
48
Why were camels a crucial factor in African trade across the Sahara for the Berbers?
Because they were domesticated pets.
They provided a valuable food source.
Camels weren't used caravans were.
Because they could handle the harsh conditions.
49
What is the central conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis?
Dispute over who should be the Islamic leader
Israel's creation of Al Qaeda
Control of the Oil fields in Israel
A fight over their religious homelands
50
Why are there no representations of the prophet Muhammad adorning mosques?
The Hadith warns against attempts to imitate God .
No one has ever seen Muhammad
There are images of Muhammad inside mosques
The Quran forbids all art
51
What was one of the long term consequences to the agricultural revolution in Mesopotamia?
Growth of civilization across the region
Caused overpopulation and an increase of diseases
Produced inflation
Brought famine to the region
52
How are Pol Pot's actions in Cambodia similar to Stalin's actions in the Soviet Union?
Both used a class system to separate their population.
Both used capitalism to regulate their economy.
Both used fear and intimidation to control the population.
Both used the aid of the US to improve their nation.
53
Which of the following describes most Chinese dynasties shared:
The use of gun powder allowed for each dynasty to expand.
Ruling based on the beliefs of Legalism.
The Grand Canal unified all Chinese dynasties.
Dynasties had a centralized government based on merit.
54
Throughout Egyptian history what was one thing that connected the 3 kingdoms together?
The widespread practice of Islam
The rise of Mansa Musa and the gold trade
A lack of a centralized government
Expansion of territory and trade
55
How did Mother Teresa impact Indian society?
Promoted the teachings of Muhammad.
Promoted the teachings of Buddha.
Promoted the independence of India.
Promoted the idea of equality among all caste levels

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