The Berlin Conference affected European imperialism in Africa by:

Supporting establishment of colonial spheres of influence

Martin Luther's posting of his 95 Theses in 1517 led to:

A decline in the authority of the Catholic Church

Which of the following was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

People moved from rural areas to cities in search of work

What factor most unified Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

Common faith in the same religion

Which practice was a defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe?

Lords granted land to vassals in return for military service

The primary reason European languages are spoken in Africa today is:

Establishment of European colonies throughout the continent

How did the Cold War differ from World War II?

Countries with different ideologies competed for world power

How did the Napoleonic Wars affect the European colonies in Latin America?

Spanish Empire became too weak to maintain their colonies

Neolithic Age advancements included animal domestication, use of stone tools, and ____________.

The rise of permanent settlements

The European alliances shown on this map were made in an attempt to ______________.

Maintain the balance of power on the continent

Which statement best describes the importance of the invention of the telescope?

It allowed observation which supported heliocentric theory

This event caused an increase in Asian luxury goods and the economic growth of Western Europe.

The opening of trade routes during the crusades

How did World War I become a watershed moment for women's rights?

Women gained the right to "equal pay for equal work"

Which factor created favorable conditions for the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

Large deposits of iron and coal in England

Which of the following best completes the diagram?

The expansion of the Ottoman Empire into Eastern Europe

What influence did the American and French Revolutions have on Simón Bolívar?

They inspired him to end foreign rule in Latin America

Which event most contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance?

Renewed interest in ancient texts by Italian humanists

How did young Chinese show support for communist policies during the Cultural Revolution?

By entering into professional occupations in universities

How did the geography of Greece contribute to the rise of independent city-states?

Mountains and seas separated Greek population centers

Which situation best explains Adam Smith's concept of the "invisible hand" of the Free Market?

No government intervention in the market

How did capitalism lead to political change in industrialized societies?

Wealthy middle classes demanded more political power

Which factor contributed to Europe's Commercial Revolution in the 16th Century?

Application of mercantilist principles to colonial trade

Which of the following characterized Josef Stalin's leadership of the Soviet Union?

Censorship, government control of industry

The principles behind which innovation are shown in this diagram?

The use of new power sources to facilitate mass production

How did advances in the 17th-18th C contribute to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

Experimental practices led to increased production

The "people's democratic dictatorship" was a critical element in Mao Zedong's:

Transformation of China into a communist state

The Twelve Tables' prohibition against patrician/plebeian intermarriage shows that in Rome:

People were subject to written laws

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1
The Berlin Conference affected European imperialism in Africa by:
Encouraging local leaders to participate in colonial gov't
Developing regulations for joint-stock trading companies
Establishing trade partnerships with local tribes
Supporting establishment of colonial spheres of influence
2
The ideas listed above were an underlying cause of _______________.
European religious wars
The legalization of slavery in Europe
European overseas expansion
The introduction of banking in Europe
3
Martin Luther's posting of his 95 Theses in 1517 led to:
The emergence of absolute monarchies
The beginning of the Crusades in the Middle East
A decline in the expansion of overseas colonies
A decline in the authority of the Catholic Church
4
Which of the following was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
Harsh factory conditions caused a decrease in population
Trade schools increased economic opportunities for women
Trade agreements were broken as country became self-reliant
People moved from rural areas to cities in search of work
5
What factor most unified Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
Similar climatic and soil conditions for farming
Common faith in the same religion
Allegiance to the same political ruler
A common vernacular language
6
Which practice was a defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe?
Lords granted land to vassals in return for military service
Guilds supervised the work done by craftsmen
Universities granted degrees to qualified students
Troubadours performed in exchange for food and lodging
7
The primary reason European languages are spoken in Africa today is:
European territories redistributed by the Congress of Vienna
Establishment of European colonies throughout the continent
African and European alliances formed during World War I
British victory in Boer War against the Dutch and Afrikaners
8
How did the Cold War differ from World War II?
Great power rivalry reached as far as Asia and Africa
The world's two leading powers never fought directly
Frequent fighting occurred between the U.S. and the Soviets
Countries with different ideologies competed for world power
9
How did the Napoleonic Wars affect the European colonies in Latin America?
French governors were sent to take control of colonial admin
Spanish Empire became too weak to maintain their colonies
Spanish colonies formed coalition to join fighting in Europe
Colonial laws were rewritten to exclude revolutionary ideas
10
Neolithic Age advancements included animal domestication, use of stone tools, and ____________.
The use of the chariots
The invention of the water wheel
The development of sanitation systems
The rise of permanent settlements
11
The European alliances shown on this map were made in an attempt to ______________.
Show the advance of militarism across the continent
Reduce the impact of political unrest in neighboring states
Maintain the balance of power on the continent
Promote the formation of democratic governments
12
Which statement best describes the importance of the invention of the telescope?
It led to the invention of eyeglasses
It allowed observation which supported heliocentric theory
Similar technology made more detailed maps possible
Similar technology helped scientists understand circulation
13
This event caused an increase in Asian luxury goods and the economic growth of Western Europe.
A population decline caused by the Black Death
The opening of trade routes during the crusades
The discovery of new foods in the New World
A religious conflict caused by the Protestant Reformation
14
What was considered the Brightest Jewel in the British Crown?
India
South Africa
Australia
China
15
How did World War I become a watershed moment for women's rights?
Women became chief political leaders in several countries
Women gained the right to serve in the armed forces
Women gained the right to "equal pay for equal work"
Women gained the right to vote
16
Which factor created favorable conditions for the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
A low rural population in central England
Large deposits of iron and coal in England
An abundance of grain and livestock in Southern Scotland
The presence of large oil reserves in the North Sea
17
Which event could be added to the timeline to show the advancement of democratic ideals?
Russian Revolution
American Revolution
Berlin Conference
Congress of Vienna
18
Which principle of government is reflected in the excerpt above?
Federalism
Representative government
Popular sovereignty
Separation of church and state
19
Which of the following best completes the diagram?
The creation of the Safavid Empire in Persia
The formation of the Mughal Empire in India
The expansion of the Mongol Empire into Russia
The expansion of the Ottoman Empire into Eastern Europe
20
What influence did the American and French Revolutions have on Simón Bolívar?
He promoted economic isolationism in Latin America
They encouraged him to promote religious freedom
They inspired him to end foreign rule in Latin America
They led him to establish a monarchy in Venezuela
21
The greatest influence on these political ideas came from the ______________________.
Philosophy of Machiavelli
Writings of John Locke
Theories of Rousseau
Code of Justinian
22
What is the name of a land grant given to a vassal?
Chivalry
Feudal contract
Fief
Vassalage
23
Which movement was begun in the 1800s in response to the exploitation of workers?
Socialism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Mercantilism
24
Opening of this canal significantly reduced the cost/time to ship US goods from E. to W. Coast.
Suez Canal
Erie Canal
Grand Canal
Panama Canal
25
Which event most contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance?
Renewed interest in ancient texts by Italian humanists
The conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks
Criticism of the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church
The move of the papacy from Rome to Avignon
26
Which group of religions is monotheistic?
Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity
Hinduism, Confucianism, Buddhism
27
How did young Chinese show support for communist policies during the Cultural Revolution?
By serving in the popular "Red Guard" groups
By voting for Mao Zedong in the national elections
By entering into professional occupations in universities
By enlisting in the Chinese army
28
How did the geography of Greece contribute to the rise of independent city-states?
Mountains and seas separated Greek population centers
Fertile flood plains led to crop surpluses
Navigable rivers made uniting Greeks under one ruler easy
Neighboring Persia was only able to conquer part of Greece
29
Which situation best explains Adam Smith's concept of the "invisible hand" of the Free Market?
Government subsidizes corporations to grow industry
Ruler collectivizes industry to control the country's prod.
The gov't seizes the means of production from private owners
No government intervention in the market
30
The concept of lex talionis is sometimes summarized as:
"Innocent until proven guilty"
"Trial by a jury of your peers"
"Equality before the law"
"An eye for an eye"
31
What was the slogan of the revolutionary Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?
"Peace, Land, Bread"
"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"
"Order Followed by Progress"
"Effective Suffrage, No Reelection"
32
How did capitalism lead to political change in industrialized societies?
Capitalists demanded absolutist rule for economic stability
Middle classes rejected nationalism for int'l free trade
Wealthy middle classes demanded more political power
Rural voters demanded equal representation with urban voters
33
What is the best title for this list?
Ancient Greek tools
Chinese inventions
Renaissance innovations
Muslim discoveries
34
Which factor contributed to Europe's Commercial Revolution in the 16th Century?
Application of mercantilist principles to colonial trade
Formation of financial institutions controlled by the church
Transition from feudal production to modern industry
Nationalization of agriculture by seizing aristocratic lands
35
Which of the following characterized Josef Stalin's leadership of the Soviet Union?
Free elections, tolerance of opposition groups
Theory of divine right, rule by aristocracy
Censorship, government control of industry
Centralized royal authority, hereditary transfer of power
36
Which of the following was the main source of learning and the largest landowner in Europe?
Roman Catholic Church
Holy Roman Emperor
Byzantine Emperor
King of the Franks
37
The principles behind which innovation are shown in this diagram?
The use of fossil fuels to increase industrial power
The mechanization of farm labor to increase crop yields
The navigation of rivers to increase the volume of commerce
The use of new power sources to facilitate mass production
38
How did advances in the 17th-18th C contribute to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
Church leaders encouraged businesses to take more risks
Merchants shifted to domestic system for production of goods
Experimental practices led to increased production
Farmers learned to predict weather to increase crop yields
39
The "people's democratic dictatorship" was a critical element in Mao Zedong's:
Movement to promote nationalism among Chinese peasants
Transformation of China into a communist state
Creation of labor unions in China's industrial workforce
Preservation of China's strict class structure
40
The Twelve Tables' prohibition against patrician/plebeian intermarriage shows that in Rome:
There was relative equality between men and women
Anyone could become a Roman citizen
All social classes were treated equally
People were subject to written laws

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