On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based?

People need rules to force them behave morally

Karl Marx warned that the post-Industrial Revolution society would be marked by:

Conflict between the owners of production and the workers

What role did economics play in bringing about political changes after Neolithic Revolution?

Perm. settlements led to establishment of first democracies

Which best describes the impact of farming on the rise of the first river valley civilizations?

High crop yields permitted pursuit of non-farming activities

An absolute monarchy and totalitarian government are similar in that both:

Have a ruler with unrestricted power over the community

One similarity between Hitler's Germany and Stalin's Soviet Union was that both leaders ______.

Harshly suppressed opposition views

What motivated Arab merchants to extend their contracts to the West African Kingdoms?

The hoped to earn wealth from the gold and salt trade

Which of the following was an important impact of the Reformation?

Translation of bible into the vernacular increased literacy

A common factor in the decline of the Roman Empire and the Chinese Han Dynasty was ___________.

Political decisions that contributed to internal conflicts

Which of the following was a major economic development of Tang and Song China?

Examinations for imperial civil service

Which of the following is a belief shared by Buddhists?

Selfish desires are the main cause of human suffering

In the early Middle Ages, the Catholic Church contributed to cultural unity in W. Europe by:

Using missionaries to convert Germanic tribes

What impact did Gutenberg's invention of the printing press have on Europe in the 1500s?

It encouraged the spread of ideas

The main reason for the loss of Native American lives during early colonization/expansion was:

They were not immune to European diseases

Which of the following was a major achievement of Genghis Khan?

He united nomadic tribes of northeast Asia into an empire

The map shows a pattern of commerce which expanded the slave trade and ______________.

Increased agricultural production in North America

One factor essential to the development of early civilizations was:

The ability to produce surplus food

What was the immediate cause of World War I?

Austria invaded Serbia in response to an assassination

Which factor most influenced the growth of Japanese imperialism in the early 20th Century?

Need for resources to support ongoing industrialization

How did the Columbian Exchange most benefit Europeans?

Introduced new foodstuffs to European society

What did Niccolo Machiavelli mean by "the ends justify the means"?

Rulers may use trickery and violence to maintain power

Josef Stalin issued orders for a "scorched earth" retreat policy in response to ______________.

The invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany

Adolf Hitler rose to power in the 1930s partly because of:

Extreme hardship brought about by economic decline

Japan was negatively affected by the global depression of the 1930s because:

Foreign trade reduction limited access to raw materials

This tribunal was established in response to a conflict caused by:

Increased tensions between ethnic groups

What caused US bankers to demand repayment of loans and withdraw money from Europe in 1929?

The collapse of the US economy after the stock market crash

Which statement correctly identifies the political impact of the Protestant Reformation?

Protestant rulers dissolved monasteries and seized the lands

The revolutionary movement led by Simón Bolívar was influenced by:

Enlightenment ideas concerning government

Which features of this building are identified with an architectural style?

Spires and flying buttresses: Gothic

Which result of World War II led most directly to the beginning of the Cold War?

The creation of Soviet-controlled regimes in Eastern Europe

One specific goal of the United Nations is to:

Encourage the worldwide development of democratic principles

How did followers of Eastern Orthodoxy differ from Roman Catholics?

The recognize their Patriarch, not the Pope, as leader

How did the Black Death affect medieval Europe?

Workforce reduction caused economic and social instability

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1
On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based?
People need rules to force them behave morally
Authority can be used compassionately in society
Divine laws can be observed in the natural world
Rulers derive their power from the people
2
Karl Marx warned that the post-Industrial Revolution society would be marked by:
Conflict between the owners of production and the workers
Political/religious conflict over control of people's wealth
More politicians serving the common good
Backlash against modernity and return to feudal customs
3
What role did economics play in bringing about political changes after Neolithic Revolution?
First use of stone tools
Perm. settlements led to establishment of first democracies
Rulers were less powerful than they were as nomads
Perm. settlements came under control of more powerful rulers
4
Which best describes the impact of farming on the rise of the first river valley civilizations?
People learned how to make fires, use hides, and make tools
People stopped conducting warfare on neighboring groups
High crop yields permitted pursuit of non-farming activities
Powerful rulers enslaved their own subjects
5
An absolute monarchy and totalitarian government are similar in that both:
Have a ruler with unrestricted power over the community
Have a ruler bound by a written constitution
Allow citizens to decide issues directly by voting
Have legislative representatives chosen by the people
6
One similarity between Hitler's Germany and Stalin's Soviet Union was that both leaders ______.
Depended on support from a freely elected legislature
Harshly suppressed opposition views
Respected the rule of law
Encouraged greater ethnic diversity
7
What motivated Arab merchants to extend their contracts to the West African Kingdoms?
The hoped to earn wealth from the gold and salt trade
They wanted to learn more about West African society
The wanted new markets for their ivory and tobacco
The sought to learn technological advances of West Africa
8
Which of the following was an important impact of the Reformation?
Learning decreased when Protestants stopped using Latin
Increased the power of the Papacy over secular rulers
Translation of bible into the vernacular increased literacy
Protestant northern Europe declined economically
9
A common factor in the decline of the Roman Empire and the Chinese Han Dynasty was ___________.
The development of a political bureaucracy
The conversion of the population to a monotheistic religion
Political decisions that contributed to internal conflicts
Social unrest created by an emerging middle class
10
The process of people migrating from the countryside to the cities in search of jobs is called:
Industrialism
Nationalism
Socialism
Urbanization
11
Which of the following was a major economic development of Tang and Song China?
Black ink painting on silk
Examinations for imperial civil service
Paper currency
First joint-stock companies
12
Which of the following is a belief shared by Buddhists?
Selfish desires are the main cause of human suffering
People should only associate with members of the same caste
Wealth is usually a sign of divine favor
There is only one god
13
In the early Middle Ages, the Catholic Church contributed to cultural unity in W. Europe by:
Challenging the legitimacy of the Carolingian Empire
Using missionaries to convert Germanic tribes
Maintaining Italian merchants' trade routes
Sending armies to recapture cities under Byzantine rule
14
What impact did Gutenberg's invention of the printing press have on Europe in the 1500s?
It encouraged the spread of ideas
It fostered the spread of Islam in Europe
It led to the Columbian Exchange
It introduced the first discussions of Communism
15
The main reason for the loss of Native American lives during early colonization/expansion was:
They experienced a series of famines
They were not immune to European diseases
Conquistadors exhausted their supplies of natural resources
They were shipped to Europe as slaves
16
Which of the following was a major achievement of Genghis Khan?
He expanded Buddhism across Asia and introduced it to Europe
He united nomadic tribes of northeast Asia into an empire
He popularized the warrior culture of the Japanese Samurai
He allowed Muslim rulers to control Saharan trade routes
17
The map shows a pattern of commerce which expanded the slave trade and ______________.
Increased agricultural production in North America
Depleted supplies of natural resources in South America
Encouraged manufacturing industries in West Africa
Weakened Western European dominance over colonies
18
One factor essential to the development of early civilizations was:
The emergence of a distinct caste system
The taking of an annual census
The use of a standard medium of exchange
The ability to produce surplus food
19
What was the immediate cause of World War I?
Germany invaded Poland to seize the city of Gdansk (Danzig)
Austria invaded Serbia in response to an assassination
France and Britain entered into a dispute with Russia
France invaded Belgium to liberate it from Austrian Rule
20
Which factor most influenced the growth of Japanese imperialism in the early 20th Century?
Need for resources to support ongoing industrialization
Need for new territory to sustain growing population
Desire to recover previously lost territories
Desire to have cultural influence in new regions
21
How did the Columbian Exchange most benefit Europeans?
Introduced horses and other work animals to Europe
Introduced new foodstuffs to European society
Reduced tensions between competing religious groups
Eliminated smallpox and measles from Europe
22
What did Niccolo Machiavelli mean by "the ends justify the means"?
Rulers must always follow the laws of God
Subjects have the right to overthrow unjust rulers
Rulers may use trickery and violence to maintain power
Subjects must always obey their rulers
23
Josef Stalin issued orders for a "scorched earth" retreat policy in response to ______________.
The invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany
The German-Soviet non-aggression pact over Eastern Europe
The launch of an Allied second front in Europe
The invasion of North Africa by the Allies
24
Adolf Hitler rose to power in the 1930s partly because of:
Political instability caused by independence movements
Extreme hardship brought about by economic decline
Nationalist pride resulting from imperialist expansion
Political coups supported by foreign allies
25
Japan was negatively affected by the global depression of the 1930s because:
Occupation forces in China became too expensive to maintain
Foreign trade reduction limited access to raw materials
Reparations payments of Versailles Treaty became too costly
Demand for agricultural exports declined
26
This tribunal was established in response to a conflict caused by:
Government seizure of private property
Challenges to the results of a national election
Increased tensions between ethnic groups
Persecution of migrant laborers
27
What caused US bankers to demand repayment of loans and withdraw money from Europe in 1929?
The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany
The collapse of the US economy after the stock market crash
Rapid decline in global Ag prices caused by crop surpluses
A severe drought which caused US food shortages
28
Which statement correctly identifies the political impact of the Protestant Reformation?
The Pope rallied Christians to launch a new Crusade
European leaders settled differences at an int'l conference
Protestant rulers dissolved monasteries and seized the lands
European Jews were expelled by Protestant countries
29
The revolutionary movement led by Simón Bolívar was influenced by:
Religious ideas introduced during the Great Awakening
Karl Marx's criticism of industrial society
Enlightenment ideas concerning government
Adam Smith's free-market principles
30
What trade route is responsible for spread of Buddhism and Christianity between Europe & Asia?
Silk Road
Amber Road
Burma Road
Royal Road
31
Which religion did NOT originate in the Middle East?
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
32
In the 1800s, one response of British workers to unsafe working conditions was:
To return to farming
To set minimum wages
To form labor unions
To take control of the government
33
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?
Attendance at religious ceremonies
Membership in the military
Financial support of public works
Participation in public assemblies
34
Which features of this building are identified with an architectural style?
Balance and symmetry: Neoclassical
Thick walls and sturdy design: Romanesque
Spires and flying buttresses: Gothic
Rounded vaults and arches: Romanesque
35
Which grievance was shared by both French and American revolutionaries?
The inequality of women
Unfair taxation practices
Frequent public executions of citizens
Widespread starvation because food shortages
36
Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?
Bartholomeu Dias
Ferdinand Magellan
Hernan Cortez
Francisco Pizarro
37
Which result of World War II led most directly to the beginning of the Cold War?
The formation of the UN to promote global development
The creation of the Jewish state of Israel
The creation of Soviet-controlled regimes in Eastern Europe
The trials of Nazi leaders for war crimes at Nuremberg
38
One specific goal of the United Nations is to:
Establish control of developing nations' natural resources
Protect the rights and powers of leaders over their people
Encourage the worldwide development of democratic principles
Promote economic growth through a single global currency
39
How did followers of Eastern Orthodoxy differ from Roman Catholics?
The recognize their Patriarch, not the Pope, as leader
They built large churches for communal worship
They didn't
They reject the teachings of the New Testament
40
How did the Black Death affect medieval Europe?
Average lifespan increased due to medical advancements
Workforce reduction caused economic and social instability
Church officials could easily expand their authority
Persecution of religious and ethnic minorities decreased

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