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1
What caused the growth in leisure time activities in the late 1800s?
private funding of concert halls and theaters
the move from cities to suburbs
automobiles
higher incomes and more free time
2
The schism of 1054
the beginning of Muslim invasions of the Byzantine Empire.
increased the power of the pope.
ended the golden age of Byzantine art and architecture.
created two distinct Christian churches.
3
Planters in the Americas began to use African slaves for labor because
African slaves were less expensive than Native American
disease had killed millions of Native Americans.
Aztecs refused to work on plantations.
they believed Native Americans were not human.
4
What natural resources was most important before the steam engine was developed for industry?
coal
iron ore
timber
water
5
Which of the following countries was the first to develop a strong central government?
Germany
England
France
Italy
6
Which of the following leaders led a campaign known as the Great Purge?
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Haile Selassie
7
The major effect of pollution is
growth of human illnesses
tainting of our drinking water
permanent damage to our crop lands
all of the above
8
Homo sapiens means
modern man.
southern ape.
upright man.
wise man.
9
A government arose in Mesopotamia because
their religion required a government to make laws.
hunting & gathering societies there needed structure & law.
large projects to control flooding required organization.
the invention of writing made record-keeping possible.
10
Muslim says “There is no god but [Allah], and Muhammad is the messenger of God,” fulfills the
first pillar of Islam.
pilgrimage to Mecca.
giving of alms.
Ten Commandments.
11
Charles Darwin’s book, On the Origin of Species, was controversial because it
justified withholding welfare from the poor.
there were patterns among elements in the periodic table.
stated that all human diseases could be cured.
differed from the creation story in the Bible.
12
The goal of the First Crusade was to
take Jerusalem and the Holy Land away from the Byzantines.
convert Muslims to Christianity.
conquer Constantinople.
take Jerusalem and the Holy Land away from the Muslims.
13
Why did Japanese forces attack Manchuria?
to keep Manchuria from attacking Japan
because their emperor ordered them to do so
to stop terrorist activity in the region
to gain control of its rich natural resources
14
Until the Scientific Revolution, the traditional authorities were
navigators and explorers.
Plato and Aristotle.
the Church and ancient scholars.
Aquinas and his followers.
15
North African traders crossed the Sahara to trade gold for
spices.
ivory.
food.
salt.
16
Vikings began raiding northern Europe because
Viking farmers could not grow enough food.
they wanted to spread their religion.
they wanted to stop attacks on Scandinavia.
they converted to Christianity and sought Christian relics.
17
What prompted the development of record-keeping systems?
the invention of written language
economic transactions
the growing power of religion
the establishment of graveyards in permanent settlements
18
Why did the Phoenicians turn to trade and the sea for their livelihood?
because farming was difficult and resources were limited
they needed a purple die used to color traditional garments
because Phoenicians needed concrete for buildings
because constant flooding made agriculture impossible
19
Which of the following developments marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age
calendars
permanent settlements
tools
writing
20
Where did the world’s first civilizations arise?
along fertile river valleys
in sub-Saharan Africa
in sparsely populated areas
in North America
21
What led to the building of permanent settlements?
the development of agriculture
migration to the Americas
development of simple governments
the end of bloody warfare
22
Which of the following was the most important resource in most Bantu societies by AD 900?
gold
land
cattle
iron ore
23
Which of the following began World War II?
the defeat of Franco’s Nationalists
Hitler’s attack on Czechoslovakia
the Anschluss
Hitler’s attack on Poland
24
Which of the following statements best describes the rule of Shah Jahan?
heavy taxes on the people of India
increasing the amount of land farmers could hold
chief concern was to expand India’s borders
renounced Islam and made Hinduism the official religion
25
Gandhi Believed in two key aspects
Nonviolence and Civil disobedience
Protest and Fighting
Terrorism and Boycotts
Unity and Rebellions
26
Islam began to be practiced along the East Africa coast because
many foreign traders were Muslim.
Muslim Ethiopia conquered them.
Swahili leaders were Muslim.
Muslim Great Zimbabwe had conquered them.
27
What is the importance of Italian city-states to the Renaissance?
agricultural centers produced crops for foreign market
Catholic Church wanted to published the first Bible.
arts increased as merchants displayed their new wealth.
Italian shipbuilders brought paintings and sculpture back
28
Why did Mao Zedong lead the Long March through China?
to inspire Chinese peasants to join the Communist party
to find a safe place for the Chinese Communists
to show Guomindang strength and intimidate the Communists
conquer villages controlled by warlords in the countryside
29
What event caused the Great Fear during the French Revolution?
the assassination of Jean-Paul Marat
the execution of Louis XVI
the Tennis Court Oath
the fall of the Bastille
30
The Cold War ended when
the Soviet Union collapsed.
Mikhail Gorbachev was deposed by a military coup.
the Berlin Wall fell.
Mikhail Gorbachev won the Nobel Peace Prize.
31
Distinct cultures and ways of life developed in Africa because
the continent is about twice as large as the United States.
strict laws forbid marrying outside of one’s village.
migration to Africa from all parts of the world.
Africa has different landforms, climates, and vegetation
32
Why did pharaohs have absolute power in Egypt?
Egyptians believed the pharaoh was a god in human form.
kingdom was small enough for 1 man to have complete control.
pharaoh received instructions directly from the vizier.
Pharaohs ruled the country using terror.
33
The Eastern Roman Empire
became known as the Byzantine Empire.
relocated the capital to Antioch.
rejected all forms of Christianity.
fell to Germanic tribes called the Vandals.
34
Some scientists believe that Climate Change
is the result of the green revolution.
was caused by the meltdown of the nuclear plant in Russia.
is caused by air pollution from human activity.
is due to cloning.
35
The Spanish colonial economy was based largely on
the mining of gold and silver.
fur and fish trading.
tobacco farming.
exports of Native American weaving and pottery.
36
The best to ensure your success is to have
Work Ethic
Luck
Patience
Support
37
Throughout the Napoleonic Wars, France’s greatest enemy was
the Kingdom of Tuscany.
Great Britain.
Austria.
Portugal.
38
What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Llamas began to be used as beasts of burden.
exchange of foods and animals had a dramatic impact.
Triangular trade became less profitable.
Native American diseases destroyed European populations.
39
The economy of the Indus civilization was based on
only agriculture.
agriculture and trade.
shipbuilding.
warfare and tribute.
40
Which of the following best describes Germany’s position for much of the World War I?
Germany did not have a military strategy for this war.
Germany was a neutral country.
All of Germany’s military efforts were focused on Serbia.
Germany faced war on two fronts.
41
The ultimate goal of the early Portuguese explorers was to
find a water route around Africa to India.
spread Christianity.
discover new lands.
explore the coast of Africa.
42
During the Tokugawa period the role of the samurai changed because
Confucianism gained in popularity.
the emperor gained power.
feudalism disappeared.
peace put the samurai out of work.
43
The Nuremberg Laws
deported all Jews from Germany for the first time.
defined a Jew off of grandparents, not religious beliefs.
aimed at including Jews in mainstream life in Germany.
Jews reclaim their citizenship if they renounced their faith
44
The Nazi campaign to imprison inferior people included which of the following targets?
Jews and Aryans
only Jews
all residents of Allied countries
Jews, homosexuals, disabled people, Poles, Slavs, & Gypsies
45
One of the most important ideas of Confucianism was that
government leaders should rule with an iron fist.
women and men should be equal under the law.
trade should be the basis of any economy.
the family was central to the well-being of the state.
46
Which of the following helped convince many Indians to rid themselves of their British rulers?
the Balfour Declaration
the Long March
the Amritsar Massacre
the Pan-African Congress
47
Islam spread to places such as West Africa and Southeast Asia because
the Abbasids conquered those lands.
Muslims fought major battles there.
escaped Umayyad princes set up dynasties there.
Muslim traders traveled there.
48
Who won the Hundred Years’ War?
the English
the Muslims
the Lancasters
the French
49
Increasing numbers of people learned to read after the mid-1400s because
most people had ample disposable income.
most people had ample leisure time.
printed materials became more available.
illumination made works of literature extremely beautiful.
50
Who took the throne in Macedonia after King Philip II was assassinated?
Darius II
Alexander
Archimedes
Philip III
51
Which of the following countries was the first to industrialize?
Japan
the United States
Great Britain
France
52
For the Soviet Union, what was the turning point in the war in Europe?
the Battle of Iwo Jima
the end of the Siege of Leningrad
their victory at Stalingrad
the Battle of Midway
53
Which of the following built the largest empire in South America?
the Aztecs
the Nazca
the Incas
the Moche
54
The Treaty of Nanjing
strengthened the Qing dynasty.
returned Shanghai to the Chinese.
benefited European countries at the expense of China.
allowed Chinese to try British citizens in Chinese courts.
55
The phrase “bread and circuses” referred to
reluctance of wealthy Romans to become involved in politics.
the weekly market held in the Forum.
prosperity that allowed Romans to live a life of leisure
food & entertainment by the empire to hold off rebellions
56
The Black Death led to
the collapse of the medieval manor system.
the end of the Hundred Years’ War.
massive witch hunts throughout Europe.
greater religious tolerance in Western Europe.
57
Which of the following occurred as a result of Martin Luther’s stand against indulgences?
Lutheranism spread first to England, France and Italy.
The Protestant Reformation began.
Henry VIII started a new religion in England.
Germany rejected Lutheranism and remained Roman Catholic.
58
What led early civilizations to create calendars?
the need to track yearly flooding and growing seasons
the need to chart electoral cycles as governments developed
determining religious holidays
the need to chart nomadic movements
59
Alexander’s empire did not grow any larger because
his soldiers wanted to return home.
he reached all his goals.
the Hindu Kush defeated him.
his generals began fighting for power.
60
What new approach allowed scholars to gain new scientific knowledge?
the Inquisition
universal public education
financing by the Church
the scientific method
61
What did Winston Churchill use as an image to describe the division of Europe?
an iron curtain
the Grand Canyon
a steel fist
a closed door
62
Why did Britain begin exporting opium to China?
to change the balance of trade in favor of Britain
to prevent opium from going to British subjects
to make colonization of China easier
to improve the health of Chinese citizens
63
The French people welcomed Napoleon because
he was the grandson of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
he completely disavowed the ideals of the Revolution.
they hoped he would help the collapsing French economy.
he promised order after the chaos of the Revolution.
64
What was the goal of the United States when it went to war in Korea?
to build up the United Nations
to eliminate Soviet nuclear missile sites in North Korea
to contain Communist expansion
to end communism in Korea and China
65
India’s first civilization depended on monsoon rains to bring water for crops
and to cause flooding which deposited fertile soil.
and to loosen rocks used for building.
and wash away accumulated debris from city streets.
which only happened every other year.
66
The Muslim place of worship is called a
minaret
hadith.
Kaaba.
mosque.
67
Why do scientists call the period before about 3000 BC prehistory?
because writing did not exist at that time
no important historical events happened before that time
because humans did not exist before that time
scholars have learned nothing about that period of time
68
Egyptians practiced mummification in order to
show their respect to pharaohs.
keep the ka from vanishing.
preserve the body for resurrection.
find cures for common diseases.
69
After the last Song ruler was defeated, Kublai Khan created the
Khanate of the Golden Horde.
Khanate of the Great Khan.
Yuan dynasty.
Tang dynasty.
70
What was the immediate result of trench warfare?
an easy victory for the Allied Powers
an easy victory for the Central Powers
fewer casualties on both sides
massive deadlock
71
The Aztec Empire grew wealthy through
tribute and trade.
rich natural resources.
the sale of slaves.
rich farmland and control of excellent hunting ground.
72
What was the Zimmermann Note?
German policy of attacking all ships around England
Wilson’s speech reasons why the US should remain neutral
proposal by a German official that Mexico attack the U.S.
a note left behind by a suicide bomber in Serbia
73
Europe became a feudal society because
overpopulation required that a more efficient farming system
rarity of cash required land to be used as a payment
skilled craftspeople emerged as farming techniques improved.
to defend themselves against constant raids and invasions.
74
Scientist project that Climate Change will cause
sea levels to rise and extreme weather
damage to our food and water supply
displacement of millions of humans
all of the above
75
Why did Egyptians bury possessions with their dead?
because inheritance was unknown in Egypt
so the ka would recognize its body
to sustain the ka in the afterlife
to display the family’s wealth and privilege
76
The Four Noble Truths teach that
special techniques can be used to harness spiritual energy
harming animals in any way is morally wrong.
respect elder members of their family & care for children
life is suffering from desire can stop by eight fold path
77
The geography of Mesopotamia led people to
develop methods to control water.
adopt hunting and gathering as a way of life.
migrate to the Sinai Peninsula.
build cities along the Mediterranean coastline.
78
The secret to life is to
Blame others for the unfairness of the world and events
Avoid risk
Find your love & do it better then anyone has ever done it
Quit
79
Mass production, which created an increase in the quantity of goods produced, led to
an increase in the number of workers factories needed.
higher wages and shorter hours.
an increase in the cost of factory-made goods.
more consumer goods available to more people.
80
Desertification and deforestation are both caused by
drought.
global warming.
cutting down trees.
erosion.
81
Who was the first person to spread the idea of monotheism
Moses
Zoraster
Xerxes
Abraham
82
What led to the downfall of both the Inca Empire and the Aztec Empire?
the arrival of Spanish explorers
a massive meteor that caused catastrophic damage
climate change
internal warfare between city-states
83
The bishops of Rome claimed to have authority over all other bishops because
they were seen as Paul’s spiritual heirs.
they were descended from Jesus.
they were seen as Peter’s spiritual heirs.
Rome was the most powerful city in the Empire.
84
Mountains, hills, and deserts helped the Chinese to thrive because
the dangers taught the Chinese how to be great warriors.
these features isolated China from invasion.
created ecosystems for a wide variety of plants and animals.
encouraged the Chinese to become expert hunter-gatherers.
85
Deforestation is a problem because
plants and animals may become extinct.
it creates a protected area for threatened species.
it causes the land to become useless.
it can lead to millions of illnesses and deaths each year.
86
The city-state of Sparta was characterized by
an emphasis on warfare.
democratic institutions.
dependence upon the sea.
an emphasis on temple worship.
87
Which of the following was one cause of the French Revolution?
economic prosperity
new taxes on the Second Estate
the influence of Enlightenment ideas
strong leadership from Louis XVI
88
What event led to a decisive shift away from isolationism in the United States?
the attack on Pearl Harbor
the sinking of American ships by German submarines
the discovery of Auschwitz
the Battle of Britain
89
The Meiji Restoration refers to the
Japanese emperor’s return to power.
period of unrest in China that preceded the 1911 revolution.
rebuilding of Japan’s imperial cities.
peace process between China and Japan in the late 1800s.
90
Hitler’s Final Solution included
deportation of European Jews.
concentration camps, death camps, and Einsatzgruppen.
opening a second front in Western Europe.
less restrictive laws benefiting Germany’s Jewish population
91
Ghana’s kings ensured the price of gold remained high by
allowing only the largest gold nuggets to enter the market.
heavily taxing every load of gold.
non-trade of gold nuggets and secret location of mines.
creating demand for gold by using it for decorative purposes
92
What was the immediate cause of the Sepoy Mutiny?
refusal of Hindu priests of Delhi to support Christian rule
the requirement that the sepoys practice sati
Indian soldiers biting off cartridge ends with animal fat
widespread political imprisonment and random executions
93
The true definition of failing is
becoming frustrating
not succeeding
to quit or never attempt
getting a bad grade
94
Before 1858, British imperialism in India was carried out by the
Indian Civil Service.
British National Congress.
British East India Company.
British government.
95
What has led to the rapid growth of the world population ?
the use of machines in agricultural
research into atomic energy
air pollution
the Computer Age
96
Which of the following was a factor in the expansion of the railroad system in the 1800s?
preparation for the Paris Exhibition of 1900
the invention of the Bessemer process
production of the Model T
the discovery of electricity
97
Where was Mecca located?
in the largest oasis of the Sinai Desert
at the mouth of the Nile River
on the Arabian Peninsula near the Red Sea
on the Arabian Peninsula near the Mediterranean Sea
98
The Yuan dynasty weakened because
suffered military defeats and massive destruction by storms.
foreign trade hurt the economy.
a huge flood caused massive destruction in China.
nomadic warriors continued their attacks on northern China.
99
Sumerian writing is called
the Phoenician alphabet.
Sanskrit.
cuneiform.
stylus.
100
________ is the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.
Terrorism
Peak Oil
Climate Change
Pollution
