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Which factor most helped Communist Party forces gain control of China after World War II?
The Japanese gave economic aid to theNationalists
Chinese Nationalists set up their owngovernment in Taiwan
The Communists gained the support ofChina’s peasant class
The United States sent weapons to theCommunists
2
One similarity between Gorbachev’s perestroika and Deng Xiaoping’s Four Modernizations is
maintained the democratic process
allowed elements of capitalism
increased global tensions
strengthened communism
3
n 1989, the government of China responded to the challenge of protests in Tiananmen Square by
calling for a special session of the UN
calling for democratic elections
sending in tanks and troops
halting trade with the West
4
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
benefits of modern civilizations
chronological relationship between events
location of important places
causes and effects of war
5
Which civilization developed a civil service system, gunpowder, and manufactured porcelain?
Aztec
Japan
China
Gupta
6
What was an immediate result of the mass starvation in Ireland in the late 1840s?
migration of many Irish to other countries
introduction of the Green Revolution in Ireland
acceptance of British rule by the Irish
introduction of a mixed economy
7
The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it
united Muslim and Roman thought
preserved many ancient Chinese legaldecrees in writing
served as a model for European legal systems
became the first democratic constitution
8
Which practice in medieval Europe was most similar to a Japanese warrior’s code of bushido?
tribute
chivalry
serfdom
indulgences
9
Which sequence of events is listed in the correctchronological order?
French Revolution →Crusades →Renaissance
Crusades →French Revolution →Renaissance
Crusades →Renaissance →FrenchRevolution
Renaissance →Crusades →FrenchRevolution
10
Historians value the writings of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta because they
include advice on how to be a democraticruler
provide the basis for European holy books
serve as primary sources about trade andculture
present unbiased views of life in Africa andAsia
11
The famine in Ukraine during the 1930s resulted from the Soviet government’s attempt to
end a civil war
introduce crop rotation
implement free-market practices
collectivize agriculture
12
Who is associated with the phrase blood and iron as related to the unification of Germany?
Guiseppe Garibaldi
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Otto von Bismarck
Josef Stalin
13
What was a major result of the Glorious Revolution?
Oliver Cromwell became leader of England
Spanish Armada was defeated
Napoleon came to power
England's monarchy was further limited
14
Which event illustrates the policy of containment?
Hungarian revolt (1956)
naval blockade of Cuba (1962)
Nuremberg trials (1945–1946)
launching of Sputnik (1957)
15
Totalitarian governments are characterized by the
use of censorship, secret police, andrepression
elimination of heavy industry
lack of a written constitution
support of the people for parliamentarydecisions
16
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Judaism and Islam
Hinduism and Buddhism
Christianity and Islam
Shintoism and Animism
17
Which communist nation is associated with Ho Chi Minh and the surrender of Saigon?
Soviet Union
South Korea
Vietnam
China
18
In Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser’s seizure of the Suez Canal continued his policy o
eliminating criticism of political opponents
supporting the rights of British workers
attracting investments from Western banks
establishing national control of vital resources
19
A major contribution of the Golden Age of Islam was the
creation of the first polytheistic religion
advancement of mathematics and science
development of mercantilism
spread of democratic ideals
20
In 1453, the Ottoman Empire rose to power by defeating the
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
Roman crusaders
21
Which slogan is associated with the Bolshevik (Russian) Revolution?
liberty, equality, fraternity
eye for an eye
peace, land, bread
take up the white man's burden
22
One reason Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939 was successful is that Poland
was close to the Balkans
was located along the North Sea
lacked natural barriers
lacked natural resources
23
Which period had the most influence on Enlightenment ideas of natural law and reason?
Age of Exploration
Pax Romana
Middle Ages
Scientific Revolution
24
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali are similar is that they
opened trade routes to the Americas
practiced communism
established wealth through trade
discovered the concept of zero
25
Which action is most closely associated with Atatürk (Mustafa Kemal)?
Modernization of Turkey
start of Zionism
starting the Palestine Liberation Organization
enforcing Islamic Law
26
The theory justifying a monarch’s rule by God’sauthority is called
predestination
totalitarianism
divine right
nationalism
27
Slash-and-burn techniques are typically practiced by
nomads who use pastures for their livestock
people who live along rivers that deposit rich soil
farmers who rely on chemical fertilization and pesticides
subsistence farmers who plant until soil loses its fertility
28
In Iran, both the Revolution of 1979 and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism have caused
tension between traditionalism and modernization
foreign control of natural resources to expand
the introduction of a communist form ofgovernment
an increase in women’s rights
29
Both feudal system in Europe and the encomienda system in Latin America
used a parliamentary form of government
promoted religious tolerance
awarded land to the elite
relied on global trade
30
In the 20th century, the Tutsis of Rwanda and Muslims of Kosovo were both victims of
famine
environmental disasters
human rights violations
nuclear power accidents
31
The governments of Augusto Pinochet, Saddam Hussein, and Slobodan Milosevic are
oppressive regimes
communist government
democratic republics
absolute monarchies
32
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels encouraged workers to improve their lives by
electing union representatives
demanding pensions and disability insurance
participating in local governmen
overthrowing the capitalist system
33
Which statement describes an impact of the Columbian exchange on the lives of Europeans?
Europeans were killed by new American diseases
Native Americans competed with Europeans for jobs
ative American religions led to the decline Catholic Church
New products and ideas promoted economic growth
34
The histories of Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Finland have been greatly affected by their
proximity to Russia
alliances with Israel
aggressive foriegn policies
abundance of oil
35
What was one reason that India was divided into two nations in 1947?
Differences between Hindus and Muslims created conflict
England feared a unified India would be a military threat
Indian leaders disagreed about India’s role in the UN
USSR insisted India should have a communist government
36
The Portuguese control of Macao and the British control of Hong Kong in China are examples of
laissez faire
self determination
imperialism
collectivization
37
Which statement best describes the concept ofmercantilism?
Universal suffrage leads to educated citizens.
Controlling trade is a key to increasing power.
Strict social control prevents revolutions
Only the fittest survive
38
When European leaders agreed to Hitler’s demands, they were supporting
laissez faire
appeasement
collective security
detente
39
Constantinople’s location was one reason that the Byzantine Empire was able to
unite the Eastern Orthodox and RomanCatholic Churches
control key trade routes between Europe andAsia
conquer the Russian city of Moscow
spread Judaism throughout western Europe
40
Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
rulers of the Roman Republic
artists of the Renaissance
philosophers of ancient Greece
scientists of the Scientific Revolution
41
What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?
spread of Hellenistic culture
decrease importance of Silk Roads
increased support of the Mayan rulers
formation of Catholic Church
42
During the 1800s, reform legislation passed inGreat Britain, France, and Germany led to
legalizing trade unions and setting minimum wage
bans on overseas and universal suffrage for women
government-owned factories and five-year plans
formation of zaibatsu and establishment of a banking system
43
One similarity between Martin Luther and Henry VIII is that they
protested Enlightenment ideas
died during the Reign of Terror
argued against a theocratic state
challenged the Catholic Church
44
Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian cities?
occupation by foreign powers
surplus of porcelain from Japan
access to important trade routes
interaction with Latin America
45
Which geographic factor influenced the development of ancient Egyptian and Babylon?
cool temperatures
locations near a strait
mountain ranges
river valleys
46
Which aspect of the economy was emphasized in Joseph Stalin’s five-year plans?
private land ownership
oil
heavy industry
consumer goods
47
What was a major reason for the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1949?
to resist Soviet aggression
to control global trade
to strengthen communism
to support the blockade of Berlin
48
Japan’s involvement in the Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War was to
remove foreign invaders from Japan
end Japan’s policy of isolationism
acquire natural resources in Manchuria and Korea
control trade and markets in Southeast Asia
49
What was a direct result of World War I?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinatedby a terrorist.
Czar Nicholas became leader of Russia
Germany lost its colonies in Africa and Asia
The Ottoman Empire expanded
50
One similarity between the Korean War and the Vietnam War is that both wars were
caused by religious conflict
resolved through the diplomatic efforts of theUnited Nations
fought without foreign influence or assistance
fought over differing political ideologies during Cold War