A major reason the Industrial Revolution began in England was that England possessed

abundant coal and iron resources

The French Revolution was a reaction to the

privileges granted to the First and Second Estates

The main goal of the Green Revolution was to

solve chronic food shortages through the use of technology

The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was a major turning point in history because

Russia became the first nation with a communist system

Which statement about the French and Latin American revolutions is accurate?

Both revolutions were about the idea of natural rights.

In Iran, the Revolution of 1979 and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism have resulted in

a return to many traditional customs

The Commercial Revolution helped lead to the Industrial Revolution because

new forms of business were developed

One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they

encouraged the spread of new ideas

The American & French Revolutions were turning points in global history because they

inspired other peoples seeking democracy and independence

Which situation followed both the Cuban Revolution (1959) and the Nicaraguan Revolution (1979)?

A Marxist government assumed power

What was a major cause of the French Revolution?

inequalities in the tax structure

The scientific theories developed by Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton resulted in

challenges to traditional teachings of the Catholic Church

The Green Revolution of the 1960s resulted in

an increase of food output in many developing nations

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1
In the 19th century, the independence movements in Latin America were greatly influenced by the
Glorious Revolution
Hundred Years War
Boer War
French Revolution
2
A major reason the Industrial Revolution began in England was that England possessed
abundant coal and iron resources
many waterfalls
a smooth coastline
numerous mountain ranges
3
Which slogan expressed the ideals of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917?
Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
Nationalism, Democracy, and the People's Livelihood
Bread, Land, and Peace
Land and Liberty
4
The French Revolution was a reaction to the
privileges granted to the First and Second Estates
defeat in and humiliation of the Franco-Prussian War
conflict between branches of the French royal family
increasing confrontations between Catholics and Protestants
5
Where did Karl Marx predict a revolution of the proletariat would occur first?
colonial Africa
independent Latin America
industrial Europe
agricultural Russia
6
The main goal of the Green Revolution was to
expand the economies of nations with foreign investment
insure that foreign aid was received by the poor people
prevent further destruction of the world's rain forests
solve chronic food shortages through the use of technology
7
The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was a major turning point in history because
Russia became the first nation with a communist system
it was the last revolution in the 20th century
Russia ceased to be an important force in world affairs
the royal family was exiled to Mexico
8
Which statement about the French and Latin American revolutions is accurate?
The French Rev. was modeled after revolutions in L. America.
Both revolutions were about the idea of natural rights.
Strong French monarchs led revolutions in Latin America.
Both regions sought freedom from Britain
9
In Iran, the Revolution of 1979 and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism have resulted in
the introduction of a democratic form of government
the westernization and modernization of the nation
an increase in women's rights
a return to many traditional customs
10
The Commercial Revolution helped lead to the Industrial Revolution because
socialism was introduced to Europe
subsistence agriculture was promoted
the barter system was instituted
new forms of business were developed
11
One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they
strengthened traditional institutions
led to the Protestant Reformation
encouraged the spread of new ideas
rejected Renaissance individualism
12
The American & French Revolutions were turning points in global history because they
marked the end of European influence in the W. Hemisphere
demonstrated the need for strong peacekeeping organizations
led to the abolition of slavery
inspired other peoples seeking democracy and independence
13
Which goals are most closely associated with the Russian Revolution of 1917?
nationalism, democracy, and livelihood
liberty, equality, and fraternity
peace, land, and bread
science, technology, and agriculture
14
The introduction of the Green Revolution in India was intended to
increase crop yields
preserve the rainforest
stop desertification
protect endangered species
15
Which of these groups were the major supporters of 20th-century communist revolutions?
entrepreneurs and capitalists
bourgeoisie and nobility
workers and peasants
priests and artisans
16
Which revolution inspired Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels to write in The Communist Manifesto?
Industrial
Scientific
Neolithic
Glorious
17
Which situation followed both the Cuban Revolution (1959) and the Nicaraguan Revolution (1979)?
A Marxist government assumed power
Relations with the United States improved immediately.
Rights were guaranteed under constitutional democracies.
The role of religion was reemphasized.
18
What was a result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe?
an increase in nomadic herding
a decline in urban population
a decrease in international trade
the growth of the middle class
19
Who is the leader shown in this cartoon?
Augusto Pinochet
Fidel Castro
Juan Perón
Ché Guevara
20
Sir Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, and Johannes Kepler are all directly associated with the
Scientific Revolution
Agricultural Revolution
English Revolution
Industrial Revolution
21
Military losses in World War I, food and fuel shortages, and opposition to the czar led to the
Cuban Revolution
Russian Revolution
Chinese Revolution
French Revolution
22
What was a major cause of the French Revolution?
inequalities in the tax structure
Continental System in Europe
economic success of mercantilism
failure of the Congress of Vienna
23
The scientific theories developed by Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton resulted in
confirmation of Darwin’s theory of evolution
challenges to traditional teachings of the Catholic Church
support for the Earth-centered theory of the universe
a renewed interest in the writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
24
The Green Revolution of the 1960s resulted in
the destruction of large industrial enterprises
a decrease in world agricultural output
improvements in human genetic engineering
an increase of food output in many developing nations
25
The needs of the Industrial Revolution in 19th-century Europe greatly contributed to the
growth of overseas empires
promotion of political equality in Asia and Africa
development of international peacekeeping organizations
beginning of the triangular trade

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