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MOD Semester 1 World History Final Review
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1
What was the significance of the Haitian Revolution?
It was the only successful slave rebellion in the New World
Haiti became the most powerful Caribbean nation
2
The French Revolution is most similar to which other political revolution, set in motion by lowest classes of society?
Haitian Revolution
Scientific Revolution
3
Which of the following is a key idea in a
free market system
?
establish minimum wages and maximum working hours
Adam Smith's policy of laissez-faire
4
What is common to these three teachings?
All the teachings reflect the core beliefs of major world religions
Humans have a responsibility to treat others with respect
5
What was the major motivation that began the Age of Exploration?
spices
silk
6
Based on the chart,between 1540 and 1580,what happened to the native population of Central Mexico?
It decreased by approximately 6 million people
It increased by approximately 2 million per year
7
How does Rousseau's statement
"Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains"
affect people's view of government?
government should be abolished and a working class dictatorship installed
government should exist to promote freedom instead of suppress it
8
What did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague contribute to?
A sense of unity among the continents affected by it
The disruption and collapse of medieval society
9
What gave rise to the ideologies of communism and socialism?
Excessive differences in wealth distribution due to Industrial Revolution
Women and minorities demanding greater equality in the workforce
10
In which of the following ways did the liberation of Mexico and Brazil differ?
Mexico liberated from Spanish control; Brazil liberated from French control
Mexico's liberation was violent; Brazil's was non-violent
11
How was the English monarchy different from other European monarchies?
The power of English monarchs became limited over time
The power of English monarchs increased over time
12
A major result of the exploration and conquest of the Americas was
extensive migration of people from the Western Hemisphere to Europe & Asia
the beginning of European domination of the Americas
13
Which type of government is shown in the picture?
a socialist republic
an absolute monarchy
14
Which of the following was NOT a positive aspect of early industrialization?
it created jobs for workers
it improved sanitation in cities
15
Which of the following was NOT a reason factories, like the one pictured, this first appeared in England?
England had rivers/ canals to transport raw materials and finished products
Socialism first in England, causing more investment in factories
16
Despite major differences, the 5 major world religions all believe in
some form of life after death
clearly organized church structures
17
How was Africa affected by the Atlantic slave trade?
All African countries prospered from the trade and grew to be world powers.
Many cultures lost their fittest members, and families were torn apart.
18
During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?
interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
questioning the authority of the Pope
19
Which statement best describes the results of the Crusades?
Trade between Western Europe and the Middle East was expanded
Europeans maintained a lasting control over much of the Middle East
20
What is seen as the most significant cause of population change among Native Americans due to European exploration?
Diseases brought over by the European exploration
Crop failures brought on by poor weather conditions
21
In the passage above, Montesquieu is making reference to _______________
a separation of powers
an enlightened despot
22
What was
NOT a significant effect of the printing press?
increased the speed at which knowledge spread
increased the power of the Pope
23
Buddhism is different from Hinduism in that
Buddhism does NOT believe in ________________.
the caste system
holy leaders
24
Between 1800 and 1830, what helped to cause the change shown on these two maps of South America?
The Latin Americans bought their independence from the Spanish.
The revolutionary movements spread throughout South America.
25
Which of the following did Napoleon
NOT accomplish?
a uniform set of laws
an expansion of freedom of speech
26
Which of the Three Estates in the cartoon is supporting the other two?
the nobles
the peasantry
27
Which period began as a result of the actions shown in this cartoon?
Scientific Revolution
Protestant Reformation
28
What was the significance of the Magna Carta?
one of the first attempts at limiting a monarch's power
successfully increased the English monarch's power
29
How did the ideals of the Enlightenment change attitudes toward absolute monarchy?
emphasis on stronger government institutions
emphasis on individualism caused increased demand for personal freedom
30
How did the selling of indulgences affect European society?
It caused a major split in Christianity
Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire would no longer protect the Church
31
Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?
Leaders should listen to the desires of the people
Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals
32
The Protestant Reformation led to which change?
The Crusades in the Middle East
The Age of Enlightenment
33
Why does Al-Latif advocate studying history?
Because studying history promotes mindfulness
Because history provides insight into the lives of past peoples
34
What contribution did Creoles make to independence movements in Latin America?
they were organizers and leaders
they sided with the Peninsulares
35
Which person would probably NOT have been influenced by the philosophes?
a scholar who believed in the geocentric theory
an American patriot denouncing taxation without representation
36
Which of the following best explains the motivation of leaders of the 1600s to agree with the actions of Louis XIV?
Communist approach to religion
Divine right approach to absolutism
37
On what theory was the
encomienda
system based?
That exposure to European culture would help educate Native Americans
That Europeans had the right to demand labor from Native Americans
38
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
the Four Noble Truths
monotheism and ethical conduct
39
How did European thought change from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance?
Emphasis on individual worth increased
The Church was no longer influential
40
According to the excerpt, which of the following is illegal?
Keeping a standing army in time of peace without Parliament's consent
The enactment of laws without the king's permission
