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1
What invention led to the spread of education and learning in Europe?
The Printing Press
The Compass
The Telescope
The Astrolabe
2
Which is true of conflict in Greek civilization?
Only Sparta engaged in Wars with others due to honor
They only ever warred with the Persians
After wars they set up colonies around the mediterranean
It was rare because Greece was peaceful
3
Which most contributed to the French Revolution?
Inequality between the Estates
A desire to overthrow slavery
The King taking church lands
High taxes on the lords
4
How many Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust?
20 million
11 million
1 million
6 million
5
Which of the following led to the growth of early civilizations?
religion
writing and record keeping
irrigation
specialization of labor
6
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Gautama Siddhartha
Abraham
Jesus of Nazareth
Muhammad
7
Rome was significant in ancient history because...
It invented direct democracy and spread it.
It rarely engaged in warfare and was a cultural center.
It conquered a huge empire around the mediterranean.
It advanced art, architecture and poetry.
8
Why did Japanese attack Pearl Harbor?
To send a message of their strength to the Soviets
Japan wanted to expand their Pacific empire
The United States was entering WWII on the Allies
Germany (its ally) asked them to
9
What is "The Holy Land"?
The site of Mecca, where Muslim pilgrims must visit
An area sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims
The site of the Great Temple in Jerusalem
The birthplace of Jesus Christ
10
What is true of both Ancient Rome and Greece?
They were both Oligarchies
They were both made of city-states
They had a common language
they were both polytheistic
11
What is a notable accomplishment of Mansa Musa and the Empire of Mali?
Spreading learning and establishing libraries
Getting Europe out of the dark ages
Conquering the African continent
Setting up the Indian Ocean trade network
12
Which part of the Treaty of Versailles after WWI most caused the rise of Adolf Hitler?
Self-determination for countries
War reparations and blame for Germany
Establishing the league of nations
Loss of German Colonies in Africa
13
Which is
NOT
true of the silk road?
It included water routes and land routes
It was an early paved road
Diseases such as the black death moved along it
It helped with cultural diffusion
14
What is the considered the world's first monotheistic religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Sikhism
Islam
15
Which cultures were flourishing in the Americas before European exploration?
Mali and Ghana
Anasazis and Mayans
Aztecs and Incas
Puritans and Vikings
16
Which change to warfare during World War One caused stalemates on the fronts?
Tanks
Poison gas
Use of Aircraft
Trench Warefare
17
Which factor
DID NOT
motivate European conquest of the Americas?
Personal gain of land and title
The invention of the gun
Desire for resources such as gold
Desire to convert natives to Christianity
18
Which country is credited as the first European country to find the American continents?
England
Italy
Portugal
Spain
19
What did the Crusades accomplish?
Almost nothing, even though there were 9 of them
The splitting of the Roman Catholic & Greek Orthodox church
Europeans gained control of the holy land
Islam spread to Europe
20
Which most contributed to the American Revolution?
Anger over King George's absolute monarchy
Desire for religious freedom from Great Britain
Desire to make all men, free and equal and end slavery
Taxation without parliamentary representation
21
What is the defining characteristic of democracy?
The rule of one elected man for life
The rule of all people
The rule of the citizens
The rule of the few
22
What form of government was practiced by early Romans?
Dictatorship
Republic
Tribunes
Direct Democracy
23
What became the new system of government in Russia after the revolution?
Absolute Monarchy
Democracy
Communism
Fascism
24
Which of the following is true of all early civilizations?
They developed along rivers
They used sea trade
They had reincarnation in their religions
They built pyramids
25
Which most contributed to the Haitian Revolution?
Unhappiness over Napoleon's rule
A desire to overthrow slavery and inequality
The high number of plague deaths and Spanish inaction
High Spanish taxes on sugar cane
26
Which Greek city-state was famous for its philosophers and invention of Democracy?
Sparta
Macedon
Athens
Thessaly
27
Which major world religion was created in the Roman Empire and later adopted by Romans?
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
28
What city-state of Greece was well known for its war-like ways?
Macedonia
Athens
Sparta
Thessaly
29
What is the historical significance of the figure pictured?
Created the religion Sikhism
Gained independence for India with non-violence
He unified East and West Pakistan after the British left
He was the leader of the Pakistani revolution
30
Which is true of the Hindu idea of Karma?
It was based on following the 8 fold path
It determined if you went to heaven
It determined your next reincarnation
It was instant
31
Which of the following was
NOT
a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?
Frequent barbarian invasions
Plebian Rebellions for more rights
Poor leadership of the emperors
Nobles leaving to the countryside
32
The Opium War was fought with which once-great Asian Empire for control of the opium market?
India
China
Zulu Empire
Persians
33
Where did the industrial revolution begin?
Spain
The United States
England
Germany
34
Which two world religions developed in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Judaism and Islam
Sikhism and Confucism
Hinduism and Buddhism
Christianity and Zoroastrianism
35
Who was the founder of Islam?
Abraham
Jesus of Nazareth
Muhammad
Unknown
36
What was
NOT
a reason European countries created colonies in Asia and Africa?
Social Darwinism
Need for Slaves
Nationalism
Need for Resources
37
Which of the following was the trigger cause that started World War One?
Assassination
Alliances
Militarism
Imperialism
