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Global Regents January 2017
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Use of the term Iron Curtain is meant to symbolize and highlight differences in
religious philosophy
political ideology
resources and climate
art and architecture
2
Capitalism is to private ownership as communism is to
supply and demand
state control
laissez-faire
self determination
3
One way in which Hiroshima and Chernobyl are similar is that people in both places were
harmed by nuclear radiation
affected by massive oil spills
devastated by biological warfare
displaced by earthquakes
4
One reason Mao Zedong, Ho Chi Minh, and Fidel Castro rose to power was that these leaders
promoted capitalism and democracy
wanted their countries to stress religious values
represented the interests of rich landowners
gained the support of the peasants
5
Knowledge of wind patterns and the ability of sailors to utilize them on the oceans demonstrate
laws & customs regulate exchange across international waters
economic concepts dominate the study of transportation
government monopolies affect trade
geography and technology influence economic activity
6
Which geographic feature aided industrialization in Great Britain?
monsoon winds
good harbors
highland climate
large forests
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These factors are most closely associated with
French imperialism in Africa
the communist revolution in China
the rise of fascism in Germany
the Russian Revolution of 1917
8
Which civilization is shown in this image?
Cambodian
Islamic
Maurya
Maya
9
The idea that people have natural rights (life, liberty, & property) is mostly associated with
Thomas Hobbes
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
10
In a traditional economy, habits, customs, and rituals function as
territorial boundaries
incentives to change
independent theories
primary considerations in decision making
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Which event most directly influenced these conditions?
collapse of the Soviet Union
pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square
revolution in Iran
failure of the Berlin blockade
12
One similarity between Peter the Great and the rule of Emperor Meiji is that their governments
encouraged the people to convert to Christianity
implemented democratic elections for legislative bodies
supported isolationist policies
began to modernize by adopting Western technology
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The Hanseatic League, prosperity of Italian city-states & growth of trade fairs all influenced
maintenance of military outposts in West Africa
growth of commercial activity in Europe
spread of Islamic beliefs
development of Pax Romana
14
Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in western Europe?
European rulers established religious freedom
The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse.
The Pope was removed as leader of the Catholic Church.
Women assumed leadership in most Christian denominations.
15
Some of the items shown in this image directly contributed to the
age of European exploration
invasions by the Central Asians
formation of the Justinian Code
fall of the Zulu
16
The Parliamentary response to circumstances like these was to
offer support to striking workers
adopt safety reforms
ship most manufacturing overseas
take over poorly run businesses
17
Zheng He, blue and white porcelain, and the the Forbidden City are all associated with the
Axum Kingdom
Ming Dynasty
Umayyad dynasty
Tokugawa shogunate
18
This map shows that at the height of the Ottoman Empire, the empire
controlled the port cities of Barcelona and Marseille
included territory in Europe, Africa, and Asia
completely surrounded the Red Sea
governed the Persian Empire
19
Based on this chart, which statement about these countries is most accurate?
Venezuela has the lowest percentage of urbanization.
Nigeria has the lowest literacy rate for men and women.
France has the largest population.
Japan is the most densely populated country
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Which generalization can best be supported using the data in this chart?
More people per square KM equal a higher urban population.
Longer life expectancies tend to correlate with literacy
The higher the population of a country, the larger the area
Less arable land a country has, equals a lower literacy rate
21
Which statement expresses the author’s argument about misconceptions related to the plague?
Historical study has focused more on one region than others.
Testimonies about the Black Death are unreliable.
Causes of the Black Death are not understood by historians.
Primary sources have been difficult to find.
22
Which statement about Louis XIV is an opinion rather than a fact?
The wars he engaged in were the worst French history
He insisted that Huguenots convert to Catholicism.
He strengthened the monarchy by centralizing the government.
Versailles was part of his plan for controlling the nobles.
23
Conversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque & tearing down of the Berlin Wall are similar b/c
forced migrations of religious groups
adoption of steel technology
the restoration of international trade
shifts in political power
24
Historians need to determine the authenticity of a source in order to
demonstrate the significance of religious beliefs
reinforce popular opinion
establish its usefulness
determine the characteristics of propaganda
25
The terms of the Treaty of Nanjing and of the Treaty of Kanagawa demonstrate the
importance of technology in developing economies
unequal relationships that characterized imperialism
changing roles of men & women associated with modernization
humanitarian ideals that accompanied missionary activity
26
What is the main idea of this cartoon?
The conflict is near an end.
Peace talks have led to a cease-fire.
Key groups have been brought to the peace table.
Negotiations have failed.
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Which title best completes the partial outline below?
Traits of Ancient China
Features of Gupta Empire
Attributes of Indus Valley Civilizations
Characteristics of Ancient Greece
28
A major goal of both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been to
control oil prices
promote the development of rain forests
encourage economic development
expand governmental control of industry
29
These events occurred as a result of the
Cuban Revolution
Mexican Revolution
Encounter
Latin American independence movements
30
Motives for the Arab Spring and for the French Revolution are similar is that people wanted to
alter the government to bring about reform
create change through nonviolent means
end economic inequalities using social media
rid society of secular beliefs
31
Which development occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?
Permanent settlements were established in river valleys.
The factory system replaced the domestic system.
Food was grown on haciendas
Stone tools were used for the first time.
32
Pyramids of ancient Mesoamerica & the aqueducts of ancient Rome demonstrate that civilizations
practiced religious toleration
used large wooden structures for protection
were able to prevent flooding
had advanced technology
33
In the late 1970s, one of Deng Xiaoping’s major goals for the People’s Republic of China was to
protect the purity of revolutionary doctrine
lessen control over the bureaucracy
support the practice of traditional religions
encourage economic growth through modernization
34
Friedrich Engels is using these examples to draw attention to the
quality of care in urban hospitals
efficiency of the factory system
living conditions in cities
working conditions in factories
35
Which conflict is directly associated with these events?
Boer War
World War I
Austro-Prussian War
World War II
36
The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected in
competition between northern and southern European artists
a realistic portrayal of the human body
the impact of William Shakespeare’s writing in Europe
challenges made to ancient religious ideals
37
Hellenistic culture, associated with the rule of Alexander the Great, developed as a result of
embargos
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
direct democracy
38
This proclamation incorporates the principle of
Social Darwinism
Marxism
divine right
national identity
39
One similarity between Confucianism and Christianity is that both belief systems emphasize
praying five times a day
respecting others
making pilgrimages to holy shrines
converting others to their teachings
40
Campaigns in South Africa against the policy of separation and segregation are associated with
Nelson Mandela
Kwame Nkrumah
Jomo Kenyatta
Cecil Rhodes
41
The Spanish encomienda system in the Spanish colonies of Latin America was similar to European
joint stock companies
subsistence agriculture
guild systems
feudal land grants
42
Throughout Japan’s early history, a major factor contributing to its ability to resist invasion
superior military technology
decentralized government services
island location
alliances with other stronger nations
43
What influence did the Scientific Revolution have on the Enlightenment in Europe?
Scientific truths were used to justify absolute monarchies.
Natural laws were used to explain human affairs.
Religious doctrine led to the rejection of scientific ideas
Economic growth was slowed by the lack of useable technology
44
Interactions between the Byzantine Empire and Kievan Russia influenced the Russians to
call for an alliance with the Muslims
terrorize Charlemagne’s empire
adopt Orthodox Christianity
recognize the absolute political authority of the Pope
45
The term Zionism can be defined as a form of
pacifi sm
nonalignment
nationalism
collective security
46
What change would need to be made to grow cotton in the region directly south of the Aral Sea?
Irrigation systems would need to be established.
Desalination plants would need to be built.
Floating gardens would need to be developed.
Terraces would need to be constructed.
47
The situation shown in this 1919 cartoon is most directly associated with
the removal of Lenin from power
widespread German victories
efforts to stabilize the global economy
the aftermath of war
48
Which geographic factor contributed to the success of the Nazi blitzkrieg during World War II?
Thames River
Alps Mountain Range
Northern European Plain
English Channel
49
These events reflect the growing power of Japan and its desire to
obtain natural resources
acquire warm-water ports
spread Shinto
suppress the Boxer Rebellion
50
In what way does this artifact represent the culture of the Tang dynasty?
Iron stirrups were developed and traded with the Mongols.
Decorative ceramics were primarily imported from Japan.
Farmers used camels to plow fields in the Gobi Desert.
Camels were used by traders along the Silk Roads.