Which of the following was a result of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?

the church was made a department of the French state

The Diet of Worms was?

an Imperial Council that ordered Martin Luther to recant

All of the following are true of 18c British mercantilism EXCEPT?

encouragement of local manufacturing in her colonies

The Decembrist Revolt of 1825?

first rebellion in modern Russian with political aims

The Scientific Revolution challenged Christianity because?

it undermined the literal interpretation of the Bible

The "demographic transition" that took place between 1870 and 1914 involved?

a huge migration of Europeans to other countries

In general, the 18c philosophes were?

popularizes of scientific discoveries

Which of the following did NOT contribute to Mussolini's rise to power?

peasant unrest in the countryside

The religious climate of France prior to the French Wars of Religion was best characterized by?

a nobility that was nearly 50% Huguenots

Lenin had to adapt pure Marxist ideology to the situation in Russia because?

Marx said little about peasants' revolutionary potential

Stalin's policy in postwar Russia is best characterized as?

rapid industrialization and agricultural collectivism

In a totalitarian state?

the state controls every aspect of the lives of its people

Which of the following is not considered a cause of the Protestant Reformation?

the reform decrees of the Council of Trent

The Spanish Civil War became an international issue because?

Italy and Germany sent troops and arms to fascists in Spain

The guiding force behind Cardinal Richelieu's domestic policies was?

the subordination of all groups to the monarchy

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance?

strong anti-Christian sentiment

During the Ancien Regime, European Jews?

were separated from non-Jews in districts called ghettos

Why did the English, Dutch, and French governments fail to begin colonization earlier?

domestic and religious troubles

Which of the following was the result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany in 1918?

Russia lost one-third of her total area

The Industrial Revolution began in England for all of the following reasons EXCEPT?

she was an island nation safe from invasion

18c British nobility differed from 18c French nobility in that?

the English aristocracy accepted the social responsibilities

On the eve of the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914, William II of Germany?

attempted to engage Nicholas II in a diplomatic dislogue

Recent scholarship suggests that the enlightened despots of Europe?

were affected little by Enlightenment ideas

Peter the Great's "Europeanization" of Russia consisted primarily of?

importing Western technocrats and technology to his country

Which of the following is the BEST reason for the beginnings of late 19c imperialism?

the global competition of European nations

The most significant factor in the rise of national states in western Europe was?

the rise and support of the middle class

The New Poor Law did which of the following?

established unpleasant workhouses

Great Britain exported opium to China in order to?

find a means of paying for imports from China

Which of the following best describes the wartime Russian government?

Tsarina Alexandra kept Nicholas ignorant of domestic problem

The unification of Italy was primarily due to?

the success of Cavour and Garibaldi

The overall practical purpose of the court of Versailles was to?

exclude the high nobility and royal princes from real power

In what ways was political life in the Netherlands unique in Europe in the 17c and 18c?

a republic with a decentralized government

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1
Which of the following was a result of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?
the office of bishop was abolished
the clergy were condemned to execution
the clergy were given a privileged position
the church was made a department of the French state
2
By 1900, the leading industrial power in Europe was?
Germany
USA
Britain
France
3
The Diet of Worms was?
an Imperial Council that Martin Luther refused to attend
the site of a debate between Martin Luther and John Eck
an Imperial Council that ordered Martin Luther to recant
Protestant council which tried to unify Protestantism?
4
All of the following are true of 18c British mercantilism EXCEPT?
encouragement of local manufacturing in her colonies
prohibition on the importation of non-British sources
items imported into colonies be shipped through Britain 1st
encouragement of staple-crop production in America
5
All of the following were contributory causes of World War I EXCEPT?
imperialist rivalries
the arms race
economic competition
Bolshevism
6
The Decembrist Revolt of 1825?
was devised by middle class merchants
succeeded because the Russian officer corps coordinated
first rebellion in modern Russian with political aims
symbolized the yearnings of Russian liberals
7
The Scientific Revolution challenged Christianity because?
it undermined the authority of the Pope
it proved Jesus was not divine
it undermined the literal interpretation of the Bible
it proved the resurrection never took place
8
The "demographic transition" that took place between 1870 and 1914 involved?
an increase in the birthrate
a huge migration of Europeans to other countries
a sharp rise in the death rate
9
In general, the 18c philosophes were?
wealthiest members of society
popularizes of scientific discoveries
a group of philosophers concerned with the ultimate question
originators of a new philosophy based on reason
10
Which of the following did NOT contribute to Mussolini's rise to power?
nationalists
peasant unrest in the countryside
WW1 veterans
upport of strong wealthy landowners and industrialists
11
The religious climate of France prior to the French Wars of Religion was best characterized by?
Catherine de Medici's complete suppression of Huguenots
poorly organized Huguenot opposition to a Catholic majority
a nobility that was nearly 50% Huguenots
a population split evenly between Huguenots and Catholics
12
Lenin had to adapt pure Marxist ideology to the situation in Russia because?
workers played no part in the activities of March 1917
Marx said little about peasants' revolutionary potential
Marxism had taken on too much of a religious nature
none of these choices are correct
13
The first European country to enter into direct trade with the Far East was?
Portugal
Spain
Holland
Britain
14
In general, Napoleon championed?
political freedom but not social equality
the restoration of the Ancien Regime
freedom of expression but only for the aristocracy
equality under the law
15
The single greatest cause of warfare between 1550 and 1650 was?
disputes over constitutional issues
economic competition
religious rivalries
international disputes over territory
16
Stalin's policy in postwar Russia is best characterized as?
a planned economy
a laissez-faire policy
rearmament was given first priority in industry
rapid industrialization and agricultural collectivism
17
The group that gained most political power as a result of the Reform Bill of 1832 was the?
middle class
factory workers
farmers
upper class
18
In a totalitarian state?
a complete revolution occurs every 20 years
the state controls every aspect of the lives of its people
all industry is owned by the government
the state guarantees civil liberties to its wealthy citizens
19
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen guaranteed?
abolition of the monarchy
no new taxes
universal manhood suffrage
security of property
20
By 17c, Protestant Reformation influenced all the countries EXCEPT?
Spain
Saxony
Sweden
Switzerland
21
Which of the following is not considered a cause of the Protestant Reformation?
N. Renaissance scholars' interest in early biblical texts
the taxing policies of the Roman Catholic Church
the reform decrees of the Council of Trent
increased lay interest in purifying church practices
22
The Spanish Civil War became an international issue because?
the Popular Front was a coalition government
the king of Spain was executed
Italy and Germany sent troops and arms to fascists in Spain
Britain and France sent money to Franco
23
In the early 1920s, Germany's Weimar Republic was crippled by?
the economic reversals of the Great Depression
a lack of political leadership
the number of elderly people it had to subsidize
the election of Adolf Hitler
24
The guiding force behind Cardinal Richelieu's domestic policies was?
the subordination of all groups to the monarchy
reform of the church
a belief in decentralization
hostility to the Huguenots
25
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance?
strong anti-Christian sentiment
search for balance and proportion in politics
the development of a critical view of the world
reemphasis on the culture of antiquity
26
During the Ancien Regime, European Jews?
were separated from non-Jews in districts called ghettos
were living primarily in western Europe
were pro-monarchy
were permitted equal opportunity
27
The most persistent opponent of Napoleon and the French Republic was?
Great Britain
royalists
Austria Russian alliance
Jacobins
28
Why did the English, Dutch, and French governments fail to begin colonization earlier?
the northern countries lacked suitable technology
bankers refused to loan monarchs money for such ventures
their geographical position
domestic and religious troubles
29
The following are considered major factors that fostered ideals of the Enlightenment EXCEPT?
the Newtonian worldview
stability and commercial prosperity of Great Britain
the colonial worldview
the consolidation of a print culture
30
Which of the following was the result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany in 1918?
Russia lost one-third of her total area
it strengthened the government of Alexander Kerensky
Russia gained control of the Baltic territories
Russia signed a military alliance with the Western powers
31
The Industrial Revolution began in England for all of the following reasons EXCEPT?
she was an island nation safe from invasion
she had the necessary conditions for a factory system
an abundant source of power was available
England had ample capital
32
18c British nobility differed from 18c French nobility in that?
the English aristocracy accepted the social responsibilities
the French nobility paid direct taxes
all of the above are incorrect
the French nobility did not enjoy hereditary privileges
33
Portuguese exploration of the African coast was inspired and supported by?
Prince Henry the Navigator
Bartholomew Diaz
Emperor Charles V.
Ferdinand and Isabella
34
On the eve of the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914, William II of Germany?
attempted to engage Nicholas II in a diplomatic dislogue
was intentionally provoking the Russians
sent ultimatums to England and France
was plotting the overthrow of Nicholas II of Russia
35
A major cause of the Industrial Revolution was the?
desire for colonies
effort to eliminate child labor
increase in population
racial ideas about western superiority
36
A lasting effect of the Napoleonic occupation of Europe was the?
sudden end of any social or economic reforms
the decline of Russian military power
stimulation of nationalism
collapse of international trade
37
Recent scholarship suggests that the enlightened despots of Europe?
AETHIESTS
were more "enlightened" than "despotic."
were affected little by Enlightenment ideas
had absolutely nothing to do with the philosophes
38
Peter the Great's "Europeanization" of Russia consisted primarily of?
constitutional government and democratic government
importing Western technocrats and technology to his country
requiring his people to shave their beards
establishing a Senate to debate progressive legislation
39
Which of the following is the BEST reason for the beginnings of late 19c imperialism?
the global competition of European nations
need to develop manufacturing in non-industrialized nations
need for an international balance of power.
missionary activities to convert heathens
40
The most significant factor in the rise of national states in western Europe was?
the end of serfdom
the rise and support of the middle class
the rise of the feudal nobility
the acquiring of colonies in the New World
41
The New Poor Law did which of the following?
abolished workhouses
provided welfare
tried to keep families together
established unpleasant workhouses
42
Great Britain exported opium to China in order to?
demoralize Chinese resistance to conquest
goad the Chinese into war with Britain.
find a means of paying for imports from China
overcome other European trade rivals
43
The Holy Roman Emperor was a weak title because?
the Austrian Habsburgs controlled the throne
France was the power behind the throne
it was selected by the papacy
it was an elected monarchy
44
Which of the following best describes the wartime Russian government?
Newer weapons kept Russian losses to a minimum
Rasputin ran the bureaucracy efficiently
Tsarina Alexandra kept Nicholas ignorant of domestic problem
The general population was largely supportive of the war
45
Britain positively impacted India in all of the following EXCEPT?
development of the Indian infrastructure
a competant civil service
an increase in education
eradication of discrimination
46
The 16c religious wars that had plagued France were largely ended with the?
massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day
accession to the throne of Louis XIV
Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis
Edict of Nantes
47
The social group that was hit most severely by Germany's inflation in the 1920s was the?
industrialists
aristocracy
farmers
middle class
48
The unification of Italy was primarily due to?
religious zealots seeking a papal theocracy in Italy
the success of Cavour and Garibaldi
the activist of the Carbonari
Prussian pressure on Austria to cede Venetia to Italy
49
The overall practical purpose of the court of Versailles was to?
give Louis XIV a life of privacy away from spies
exclude the high nobility and royal princes from real power
serve as Louis XIV's residence from which to survey Paris
act as a reception hall for state affairs
50
In what ways was political life in the Netherlands unique in Europe in the 17c and 18c?
a republic with a decentralized government
the Netherlands established the first parliamentary system
the Netherlands enjoyed a strongly centralized government
A strong trading empire with a theocracy
51
Who were the first to initiate a political campaign to abolish slavery? (good luck)
Quakers and Baptists
Dutch merchants
the Brazilian government
French philosophes
52
What view of Fabian socialists differed from orthodox Marxism?
revolution more likely to happen in less industrial countrie
workers were not able to run government
democracy could lead to socialism
private property and socialism could co-exist
53
The chief purpose of the Congress of Vienna was to?
restore the Old Regime as far as possible
stimulate nationalism
make Poland an independent state
protect western Europe from autocratic Russia
54
A unique feature of the "new imperialism" was the?
reliance on indirect political control over colonies
European control over Latin America
decline in number of Western countries building empires
establishment of direct political control over colonies
55
All of the following were causes of the Scientific Revolution EXCEPT?
the active support of the papacy
the recovery of classical scholarship during the Renaissance
improvements in scientific instruments
the contributions of medieval universities
56
One of the most obvious differences between realistic and romantic writers was the fact that?
none of these choices are correct
romantics were uninterested in nature
realists prefered novels instead of poetry
realists glorified common people as extraordinary
57
Industrialization in England resulted in all of the following EXCEPT?
increased production
the expansion of trade
new methods of production
the elimination of social distinctions
58
The Ptolemaic conception of the universe was also known as?
the geocentric theory
the lunacentric conception
the heliocentric concept
God's master plan
59
The primary reason for Bolshevik success in taking over the government in November, 1917 was?
the abdication of the Tsar and his son
the collapse of the governments army
the overwhelming support the Bolsheviks had
inability of Provisional Government to solve the problems
60
Which of the following was NOT a principle of Deism?
God favors a rational morality
rewards and punishments are metted out in the afterlife
nature has a rational order
science proves that God does not exist
61
Which of the following is characteristic of 18c economic change?
the creation of more common lands
the increase in both population and food supply
decreased world trade
the decline of the factory style of textile production
62
The Committee of Public Safety was established to?
negotiate a military alliance with England
combat the dual threat of domestic and foreign trouble
train a new generation of intendants who were more loyal
provide the nation with a new, liberal monarchy
63
A most significant result of the Seven Years' War was the?
loss of the French Empire in America
end of religious warfare in Europe
the partition of Poland between Russian and Austria
a peace treaty between France and Austria
64
How did Napoleon deal with the Holy Roman Empire?
he replaced the empire with the Confederation of the Rhine
he installed his own candidate as Holy Roman Emperor
created a Northern German Confederation under his brother
he crowned himself Holy Roman Emperor
65
The favorite classical author of Renaissance scholars was?
Cicero
Homer
Plato
Aristotle
66
The Peace of Augsburg?
Each individual could choose their own religion
Each ruler in HRE could choose their own religion
granted only a few rights to the Anabaptists
made Calvinism the official religion of the HRE
67
Which was the most prominent obstacle to the unification of both Germany and Italy?
the Papacy
privileged classes of each country
Napoleon III
Austria
68
Adam Smith's economic theory advocated?
government intervention
governments avoid regulation
rotation of fields
controlled money supply
69
All of the following are true about the Napoleonic Era (1799-1814) EXCEPT?
the fighting during the period amounted to a world war
Napoleon came nearer than anyone to unite Europe
Europe was transformed
all of these are true
70
Catholicism was the official religion of France but limited toleration extended by?
Edict of Nantes
Peace of Augsburg
Treaty of Tordesillas
Peace of Westphalia
71
Which of the following was the key aim of the British Corn Laws in the early 1800s?
to protect the interests of grain producers
to improve the quality of British grain
to export grain at cheaper prices to France
to weaken the power of the middle class
72
The "blank check" that Kaiser William gave Austria on July 5, 1914?
provided clear assurance of German military support
promised complete German funding
assured the Tsar that Serbia would not be invaded by Austria
confirmed a huge German loan for Austria
73
Generally, the revolutions of 1848 resulted in?
the end of monarchy in Europe
success for the liberal forces
a consolidation of moderate, nationalistic middle classes
the end of the age of romantic revolution
74
All of the following are accurate statements about the French Revolution EXCEPT?
the Revolution failed to end the legal inequities of classes
the ideals of the French Revolution spread throughout Europe
Revolution influenced French society to measure by ability
France had a non-representative government before and after
75
Medieval science was primarily based on?
close observation of nature
the experimental method
pure superstitions
the writings of classical authors and Christian theology
76
In the 18c, Europe's largest city was?
Paris
Rome
Amsterdam
London
77
Economic and social life among the people under the Ancien Regime primarily focused around?
colonial trade
colonial trade
the harvest
parliamentary elections
78
Which of the following was the greatest single contribution to medicine in Europe in the 1870s?
development of medical and health insurance
establishment of welfare systems
research on contagion and infectious disorders
isolation of the smallpox virus and vaccine
79
The Schlieffen Plan indicated that the German General Staff?
did not expect to go to war with Russia
were relying heavily on Italy and the Ottoman Empire
anticipated a war on two fronts
expected a long, drawn-out war
80
Galileo's ideas on motion included?
principle of inertia
the law of force times distance
objects fall at different speeds depending on their size
the spring reaction model
81
All of the following were accomplishments of the Tudor monarchy EXCEPT?
putting an end to dynastic instability
abolishing the Privy Council
acquiring funds from their inheritance
transforming England into a Protestant nation
82
The seizure of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 was important because it?
released thousands of prisoners
represented a successful attack on tyranny of the Old Regime
placed the royal family under the control of the Paris mobs
gave the sans-cullotte a strong fort
83
What caused the "Eastern Question"?
war for Greek independence
Polish resistence to Russian reform programs there
European fear of Russia
weakness of the Ottoman Empire
84
Elizabeth I's major goal in foreign policy was to?
marry off her family to foreign kings
start rebellions against the Scots
create a democratic republic in England
avoid open warfare whenever possible and keep England strong
85
The primary goal of Bismarck's foreign policy was?
prepare for war with Britain
maintain the diplomatic isolation of France
prepare for a colonial empire
expand the frontiers of the German Empire
86
Bismarck's Kulturkampf represented an effort to?
halt the spread of Pan-Slavism in the Balkans
strengthen anti-French feelings in Germany
weaken the influence of the Catholic Church in Germany
undermine the influence of the socialists
87
The Schmalkaldic War was begun by?
Henry IV of France to suppress the Huguenots
the Hapsburg to extend their empire
Philip II of Spain to subdue the Netherlands
Charles V to restore Catholicism to the Holy Roman Empire
88
Northern humanists differed from their Italian predecessors?
by refusing to use the vernacular in their work
their focus on the textual reexamination of the Bible
they had no need for rich patrons to support their work
by concentrating on the ancient Greek authors
89
Philip II strengthened the Spanish Inquisition in the Netherlands because?
he wanted to assist the Prince of Orange, William the Silent
he wanted to investigate witches from the Netherlands
he wanted to expel Jews living in the Netherlands
he wanted to find and punish Dutch Protestants
90
The term realpolitik applies to Bismarck's?
admiration of Cavour's constitutional reforms in Italy
realistic support of the liberal factions
use of deceit, and military force to accomplish unification
support of Pan-Germanism
91
The Peace of Westphalia?
reconfirmed the power and grandeur of the HRE
gave Sweden new territories along the Baltic Sea coast
weakened the Holy Roman Empire
ensured Protestant domination over all of Central Europe
92
The dominant trend of government in Renaissance city-states in Italy was from?
republicanism to theocracy
democracy to absolutism
republicanism to despotism.
theocracy to democracy
93
The major cause of the growing weakness of Spain and Portugal after 1600 was the?
failure to find productive investments with profits
deflationary impact of bullion imports
invasion of the Iberian Peninsula by France
drain placed on Iberia's finances by colonization efforts
94
Which of the following resulted from British mercantilist policies?
a serious decline of Dutch shipping and commerce
the abolition of British tariffs and import taxes
British colonists buying from any country
a reduction of exports to the Continent
95
Renaissance education was characterized by?
a hesitancy to question old teachings
little attention to anything but academic pursuits
tendencies to criticize the Church
emphasis on developing the "complete individual"
96
The technological innovations in maritime technology by the 1500s were important because?
they made it possible for Europeans to sail anywhere
they increased the number of slaved needed to sail the ships
they made it cheaper to sail
they required literate sailors
97
Colonial rivalries that helped to increase international tensions before World War I included?
British and French conflicts with Germany over Morocco
German-Russian conflicts in Siberia
USA and Turkish conflicts in the Middle East
Italian-British clashes in the East Indies
98
Enlightenment philosophes argued that women?
have no innate knowledge
should be allowed to vote
were equal to men
and men were different
99
The remark attributed to Henry IV, that Paris is worth a Mass, means that he?
was a particularly devout Catholic
remained loyal to the Huguenot party
put political necessities above personal beliefs
supported the policies of the Catholic League
100
British promises and assistance to Arabs fighting in the Middle East were designed to?
gain enough Arab good will to create a Jewish state
create their own independent countries
remove French and Russian influence from the region
help the Allied war effort

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