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Global Regents - June 2019 - Multiple Choice Questions
Global Regents - June 2019 - Multiple Choice Questions
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German unification was the immediate result of
Otto von Bismarck's wars with Denmark, Austria, and France
Maria Theresa's reign as an enlightened despot
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination in Sarajevo
Napoleon Bonaparte's surrender at the Battle of Waterloo
2
Which factor strongly contributed to most independence movements in Africa and Asia after World War II?
industrialization
pandemics
migrations
nationalism
3
One reason the Soviet Union established satellites in Eastern Europe after World War II was to
provide space for its increasing population
assure cultural diversity
protect its western border
remove nuclear weapons
4
What was a significant result of Stalin's five-year plans?
Democratic practices were spread
Freedom of expression in the arts flourished
Production in heavy industries increased
Religious leaders controlled the courts
5
400,000 workers strike as a result of Bloody Sunday; Czar Nicholas II gives up throne; Lenin challenges gov. = causes of
Treaty of Kanagawa
Russo-Japanese War
Great Depression
Bolshevik Revolution
6
In the 19th century, a major reason the British wanted to control the Suez Canal region was to
ensure easier access to India
improve farming in the Middle East
facilitate the slave trade in eastern Africa
promote nationalism in Egypt
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Which situation is a CAUSE of the other three?
Agricultural output increased.
Chemical pesticides were used to increase agricultural output.
The Green Revolution was introduced.
Crops were grown more efficiently.
8
How did the French government react to the Haitian Revolution?
Encouraged Haitians to rebel against French rule
Accepted Haitian demands to end slavery and oppression
Agreed to give Haitians all the rights guaranteed to French citizens
Ordered the capture of Haitian revolutionary leaders
9
Which area of Japan is most densely settled?
coastal plains
mountains
forests
northern snow planes
10
Which heading goes best: A. world in spacial terms, B. places/regions, C. Environment/society, D. human/physical systems
Classifications of Economic Activities
Models of Government
Levels of Technological Development
Elements of geography
11
The main idea of the cartoon suggests that Russian President Putin
supports a free press
distrusts the United States
limits dissent
promotes capitalism
12
What was the purpose behind the construction of the Berlin Wall?
safeguarding industrial secrets
discouraging the movement of pastoral herders
testing the viability of technological innovations
protecting the power of a regime
13
Which economic system: the government controls what to produce, how to produce, and who shall receive goods/services?
market economy
mixed economy
command economy
traditional economy
14
Chemical plant releases toxic fumes; Nuclear reactor explodes; Oil tanker spills - what global concern are these?
circumstances that contribute to soil erosion
events that pollute the environment
incidents that lead to the depletion of the ozone
disasters that cause tsunamis
15
An example of self-determination after World War I is the
establishment of the Polish Corridor
demilitarization of the Rhineland
creation of new countries from the Austro-Hungarian Empire
occupation of German colonies by the allied powers
16
Which individual is credited with developing the heliocentric scientific theory?
Nicolaus Copernicus
Isaac Newton
Rene Descartes
Charles Darwin
17
What type of criteria should all members of the United Nations meet?
religious
military
economic
political
18
Terrace farming, building bridges, & constructing canals are ways in which various societies have
established permanent boundaries
promoted cultural diversity
reduced the threat of invasion
modified their environment
19
This image related to Africa reprsents
an effort to promote travel from Cairo to Capetown
obstacles to developing the Nile River region
a viewpoint on the nature of imperialism
evidence of a traditional art form
20
Which term describes India's foreign policy during the Cold War?
militarism
appeasement
nonalignment
containment
21
British government propaganda during World War II encouraged British citizens to
call for the breakup of the empire
support governmental war efforts
boycott overseas manufactured goods
discuss troop movements during the war
22
As a result of the growth of Zionism, which region had an increase in immigrants from East Europe in early 20th century?
Kosovo
Kurdistan
Chechnya
Palestine
23
Which statement best describes Mohandas Gandhi's response to British imperialism?
He led an armed revolt backed by the Sepoys.
He made the British Parliament split the India between Hindus & Muslims
He campaigned for Indians and British to rule the subcontinent jointly.
He urged Indians to follow a policy of noncooperation.
24
One way in which the Congress of Vienna (1814-15) & Paris Peace Conference (1919) are similar is that both wanted to
restore monarchs to power in France, Germany, and Russia
establish stability after a period of war & revolution
distribute aid to people displaced by conflict
protect rights of ethnic & religious minorities in newly created countries
25
One way in which the writings of John Locke and of Baron de Montesquieu are similar is that they
strengthened the divine right claims of European monarchs
supported the idea of governments having limited powers
resulted in the development of mercantile economic systems
promoted the ideas of the Protestant Reformation
26
Which statement best explains why the Communists won the Chinese civil war in 1949?
Large numbers of women voted for the Communist Party.
China's peasant population supported the Communists.
Communist Party membership was promised to businessmen & landlords.
Western powers provided arms and advisers to China's Communist army.
27
Which type of map would be most useful in determining boundaries and capitals of countries?
climate
physical
political
resource
28
Which nation's ongoing efforts to develop nuclear weapons in the early 21st century has caused international concern?
China
North Korea
Soviet Union
France
29
How was the conduct of World War II affected by geography?
North- & South-flowing rivers used to move troops to battle sites quickly
Mountain ranges & oceans were effective barriers against aerial bombardment
The Black Sea restricted military activities between Europe and Africa.
Harsh climate & long distances slowed Germany's efforts to succeed in East
30
What is the best title for a map that shows: Japan & possession 1930, Japanese control 1933, Japanese occupation 1937-40
Korean Battlegrounds
Chinese Military Aggression
Japanese Territorial Expansion
Southeast Asian Independence Efforts