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1
What did the Treaty fo Paris do?
Officially ended the American Revolution
Constructed the new government system for the US
Started the American Revolution
Listed why the 13 colonies wanted to leave Great Britain
2
Why was the Haitian Rev. important?
was inspired by the Mexican Revolution
first successful slave revolt
last democratic revolution
first democratic revolution
3
What is likely the MAIN reason so many Native Americans died from the 1400s-1600s?
Native Americans moving to new countries
diseases introduced by the Spanish
wars between neighboring tribes
crop failures due to drought
4
What did indulgences claim to do?
save the Popes
donate clothes to the poor
reduce time in purgatory
buy bibles for those in need
5
The period of direct British rule in India is an example of
sphere of influence
English Empowerment
industrial revolution
imperialism
6
The most ancient Hinduu scriptures
Torah
Vedas
Quaran
Bible
7
Before a nation can industrialize, they need..
a democratic government
a good food supply
a strong religious foundation
a huge empire
8
Who was the most significant leader of the Haitian Rev.?
Charles le Clerc
Jean Jacques Dessalines
Miguel Hidalgo
Toussaint L'Overture
9
The belief that the success of a nation is based on the amount of gold, silver, and colonies it has is called...
speculation
mercantilism
commericial capitalism
consumerism
10
What was the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade Route?
allowed for the spread of Buddhism
dealt only in the slave trade
linked Africa and the Mediterranean world, grew urban areas and trade
linked Africa with European countries
11
What group of people did Christianity appeal to thoughout the Roman Empire?
long-distance traders
the poor and oppressed people
emperors and politicians
upperclass rich people
12
Before the French Rev., the 3rd Estate had...
a lower tax and more political power
a higher tax and less political power
more power than the clergy
an equal and fair voice in government
13
What is the BEST way to describe the Mayan religion?
they blended a lot of religions together to be more worldly
they were polytheistic (many gods) and conducted sacrifices
they were monotheistic (one God) and conducted sacrifices
they practiced Catholicism because of Spanish influence
14
During the 18th and 19th centuries, more contact between Europeans and other nations led to...
the preservation of the rights of Indigenous peoples
exploitation of materials and labor in these nations
more cultural awareness
a return to feudalism
15
What did the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights do?
decreased the wealth of nobles
said England was an independent state
limited the power of the monarch
built conflict between the Church and state
16
What happened to Martin Luther when he published his 95 Theses?
he was immediately seen as a threat by local businesses
he attacked the sale of indulgences and started the Protestant Reformation
he became a central figure for Anglicanism
he was largely ignored until along time after he died
17
Which phrase is best associated with enlightenment philosopher, John Locke?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
god, gold, glory
life, liberty, property
liberty, equality, fraternity
18
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen took inspiration from...
English Bill of Rights
Enlightenment
all of these are true
Declaration of Independence
19
Which of the following are true about the Black Death?
it likely began in Asia and was spread through trade routes
all of these are true
it was the worst epidemic in history
it produced various disturbances that changed European societies.
20
Scientists, philisophers, and supporters of the Enlightenment would say the best way to gain knowledge is...
asking community leaders
personal experimentation and observation
ready the Bible
seeking advice from the Church
21
The early Ottomans mainly used what religion to govern and support their empire?
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
22
Trade along the Indian Ocean Basin...
was discouraged by Hinduism and Islam so nobody traded
was an overland trade route for bulk goods
had seasonal monsoon winds that impacted when they would sail
was super difficult so many Asian sailors decided not to participate
23
Urbanization is when...
people move to foreign colonies
people move to the country to farm
people decide the factories were too dangerous
people move to the city for jobs
24
Which philosophy says that harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of each member of society?
Zoroastrianism
Confucianism
Christianity
Toaism
25
In the Islam religion, who was the last prophet sent by God?
Muhammad
Abraham
Jesus
Buddha
26
Imperialism was encouraged by the Industrial Rev. because...
it created a need for land
it created a need for more raw materials and markets
it made Westerners feel liek they needed to help other nations
it made Europe feel guilty about all their success
27
The invention of electricity led to...
new household appliances
all of these are true
cheaper transportation
creattion of 3rd shift
28
What are chinampas?
irrigation system used by the Romans
Spanish conquerers of the New World
floating gardens used by the Aztec
mountainous farming technique used by the Mayans
29
Which absolute monarch was known for wasting money on the Palace of Versailles?
Henry VIII
Mary Tudor
Elizabeth Tudor
Louis XIV
30
Which Renaissance figure argued that you should do whatever necessary to succeed?
Nicollo Machiavelli
Rasputin
Raphael
Da Vinci
31
"Filial piety" in classical Chinese society said...
you should leave your family and be indepedent.
you should resist invasion at any cost
you need to explore your world to be more cultured
you should respect and honor your family relationships
32
What did the Declaration of Independence do for people throughout the world?
described the importance of a strong central gov
provided justification for revolting against unfair gov
established basic laws for all nations
guaranteed universal voting rights
33
Why was Constantinople desireable to the Ottoman Turks?
it would give them access to the New World
it would allow them to control the Vatican
it was the birthplace of Muhammad
it was a crossroads between Europe and Asia
34
During Enlightenment, a lot of people thought women...
were equal to men
capable of lower level government positions
were inferior to men
should be able to vote
35
What did Napoleon do that contributed to his downfall?
invasion of Austria
introduction of new laws
failed invasion of Russia
the Reign of Terror
36
What is the MAIN reason most countries revolt?
taxes and representation
living conditions and job availability
food supply and wages
taxes and abundance of money
37
Why did Western nations start to practice Imperialism?
they wanted to spread their religion of Buddhism
they needed more natural resources
they needed help from workers around the world
they wanted to be weaker than Asia
38
In the "Divine Right of Kings" theory, which of the following is true?
kings have all the wisdom of God and will rule perfectly
kings are equal to God
kings know the mind of God and can see the future
kings recieve their power from God
39
This daughter of Henry VIII was a hard core Catholic.
Victoria
Mary
Elizabeth
Anne
40
Which of these was NOT a social impact of the Industrial Revolution?
more time for leisure activities
shift work
merging of social classes to form one big social class
people moving to the cities
41
Janissaires were...
wealthy aristocrats under the sultan
older men who willingly converted to Islam and wanted to serve
young Christian boys who were kidnapped by the Ottomans
older Muslim boys who were eager to serve
42
Which of the following are true about the new factory system?
shift work
division of labor
behavior expectations
all of these are true
43
Which economic system describes when most economic activity takes place in the private sector?
socialism
democracy
capitalism
mercantilism
44
What African Kingdom still exists today?
Mali
Timbuktu
Ashanti
Ghana
45
Which Enlightenment thinker is associated with women's rights?
Diderot
Mary Wolfstonecraft
Voltaire
John Locke
46
What was the tennis court oath?
a vow by the 1st Estate to lower taxes for the 3rd Estate
a vow to keep meeting until they had a new constitution
a promise to kill Louis XVI
a promise to destroy the Bastille for weapons
47
What were workign conditions liek during the Industrial Rev?
little pay
long hours
all of these are true
dangerous
48
In the early Industrial Revolution, women and children were good to have in the workforce because...
They were more submissive
all of these are true
They had smaller hands to reach in machines
They could be paid less
49
What was the main purpose of the casta system?
determine a person's social status
determine a person's birthplace
determine a person's governmental hierarchy
determine a person's job
50
When a nation has more food, what is likely to follow?
an increased population
decreased trade
a decrease in nationalism
more colonies
51
During the Dark (Middle) Ages, BOTH Western Europe and Japan...
completely isolated themselves from foreign contact
were polytheistic
practiced feudalism
had no worries about uprisings
52
How did Galileo and the Catholic Church get along?
Great! Both agreed moon was perfect and Earth was center of universe.
Horribly! The Church executed Galileo for this theories.
Not good. Galileo said moon had craters, Church said it was perfect
Good. Galileo continued his research and Church continued to preach.
53
In the Islamic faith, SUNNIS believe that...
Muhammad will never die
Muhammad's successor shoudl be chosen by a vote
Muhammad's successor should be his closest family member
Islam should end when Muhammad dies
54
The religion that rejected the Indian caste system and said anyone could reach Nirvana was...
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
55
What revolutionary document told Venezuela what they could do better to achieve independence?
Letter to Venezuela
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Jamaican Letter
56
How are the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment related?
They happened at the same time
The Sci. Rev. laid the foundation for Enlightenment
The Enlightenment laid the foundation for the Sci. Rev.
They are not related
57
What system did the Black Death help bring an end to?
feudalism
plantation system
encomienda system
militarism
58
Which description BEST describes the Indian caste system?
changable and hierarchial
traditional and creative
fixed and hierarchial
changeable but inconsistent
59
Under the reign of William and Mary of Orange, England was considered a....
absolute monarchy
constitutional monarchy
military dictatorship
theocracy
60
Are you ready for the Midterm?
Fingers crossed
I think so
Uh..no
Absolutely
61
What vocab words describes one country having trading rights in another country?
capital claim
sphere of influence
direct rule
indirect rule
