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codified laws
social and political equality
the Islamic religion
agricultural communes
1.
2.
3.
4.
divine right
nationalism
totalitarianism
nonviolence
prevailed
3. peaceful relations with neighboring countries wee fostered
4. artistic and literary freedom flourished
Correct Answer Number: 2
Explanation: Both Hitler and Napoleon encouraged nationalism
among their citizens, while retaining absolute control of the
government.
foreign influence
nationalism
communist expansion
industrialization
1.
2.
3.
4.
Interdependence
Segregation
Genocide
Empathy
4. absolutism
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: Suleiman, Charles I of England, and Peter the Great
of Russia all were absolute rulers. This term is defined as a ruler that
has complete control over both government and society in their
country.
1.
2.
3.
4.
History: Question 1 of 3
Which document is an example of a primary source?
1.
2.
3.
4.
History: Question 2 of 3
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
1. Crusades -> Renaissance -> Neolithic Revolution -> Roman
Empire
2. Roman Empire -> Neolithic Revolution -> Crusades ->
Renaissance
3. Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution -> Crusades -> Roman
Empire
4. Neolithic Revolution -> Roman Empire -> Crusades ->
Renaissance
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: The Neolithic Revolution caused the development of
agriculture and allowed humans to settle for the first time. The
Roman Empire was was one of the most expanisve human
civilizations ever recorded, but ended when tribes from Northern
Europe invaded and finally took over Rome. Pope Urban II then
launched the Crusades to kill all Muslims living in the Holy Land.
This encouraged cultural diffusion which led to the rebirth of
Europe, known as the Renaissance.
History: Question 3 of 3
The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights
Article from Mohandas Gandhis Indian Opinion
Excerpt from the letters of Catherine the Great
These three documents are considered
1.
2.
3.
4.
secondary sources
examples of oral traditions
primary sources
statements of different religious beliefs
Geography: Question 1 of 31
Which statement best explains why most of the population of the
peoples Republic of China live in the eastern third of the nation?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 2 of 31
Which is an accurate statement about Japans natural resources?
1. Japan has extensively used the seas for fishing
2. large reserves of petroleum are located in the northern part
of Japan
3. Japan has large fertile plains suitable for growing grain
4. large coal and iron-ore deposits are located in the mountain
region
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: The Japanese archipelago has very limited natural
resources. By far, the most abundant natural resources available to
the Japanese is that which can be harvested from the surrounding
ocean.
Geography: Question 3 of 31
In Japan, a major economic problem has been the lack of
1.
2.
3.
4.
natural resources
investment capital
skilled labor
experienced management
Geography: Question 4 of 31
Which statement best describes an effect that geography has had on
Japan?
1. Japans smooth coastline has prevented the development of a
fishing industry
2. Japans large plains have made wheat growing a primary
industry
3. the lack of important natural resources has led Japan to
Geography: Question 5 of 31
Both Japan and Indonesia are made up of a chain of islands called
1.
2.
3.
4.
an archipelago
a peninsula
a delta
an atoll
Geography: Question 6 of 31
The term Latin America most accurately refers to the
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 7 of 31
Which generalization about geography of Latin America is
accurate?
1. geographic features prevented foreign imperialism
2. harsh climatic conditions have prevented the development of
large-scale agriculture
3. the lack of geographic barriers facilitated the development of
transportation and communication systems
4. great variations in latitude and landforms resulted in a
diversity of climates
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: Latin America stretches from the Rio Grande River,
continues past the Equator, and finally ends just north of Antarctica.
Latin America also contains a variety of landforms including the
Andes Mountains, the Amazon River Basin, Brazilian Highlands,
and various deserts. Due to the variations in latitude and landforms,
Latin America contains several different types of climate such as
humid sub-tropical, humid continental, as well as dry desert regions.
Geography: Question 8 of 31
Which geographic factor has had the most influence on Poland's
historical and cultural development?
1.
2.
3.
4.
a severe climate
vast deposits of oil
location on the great European Plain
a rugged coastline
Geography: Question 9 of 31
Which of these nations is located closet to the Philippines, Malaysia,
and Indonesia?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Korea
Vietnam
Somalia
Pakistan
Geography: Question 10 of 31
One effect that mountain ranges, rain forests, and river systems have
had on Latin America has been to
1. encourage cultural diffusion
2. limit the development of transportation and communication
systems
3. permit the nations of the area to use a single form of
government
4. allow the development of large amounts of arable land
Correct Answer Number: 2
Explanation: These natural resources have made it difficult to
develop transportation and communication systems because of the
costs associated with building infrastructure in areas with dense
vegetation, steep elevations, and rivers that are barely navigable.
Geography: Question 11 of 31
In addition to providing water for Indian agriculture, the Ganges
River remains important to India because it is
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 12 of 31
An effect of a mountainous topography on Inca and Chinese
civilizations was the development of
1.
2.
3.
4.
industrialization
single-crop economy
desalinization projects
terrace farming
Geography: Question 13 of 31
A major effect of geography on Japan is that the
1. export of oil has helped Japan maintain a favorable balance
of trade
2. fertile plains have enabled Japan to keep food prices low
3. mountains have prevented invasions obey foreign nations
4. scarcity of natural resources has forced Japan to obtain raw
materials from other nations
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: Japan has very few natural resources except the
surrounding seas. Therefore, Japan takes advantage of its irregular
coastline to promote trade with other countries. Raw materials are
imported to Japan, and then turned into consumer goods such as
automobiles and electronics, which are then exported to other
nations.
Geography: Question 14 of 31
Which geographic factor has most strongly influenced Russias
foreign policies and economic development?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 15 of 31
Many people in Southeast Asia hope for the timely arrival of the
summer monsoons each year because
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 16 of 31
A topographical map would most likely be used to
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 17 of 31
On a map of the world, Asia is to Japan as Europe is to
1.
2.
3.
4.
Great Britain
the Netherlands
Austria
Italy
Geography: Question 18 of 31
The Russian steppe is most similar in topography to the
1.
2.
3.
4.
mountains in Switzerland
deserts in the Middle East
rainforests in South America
savannas in Africa
Geography: Question 19 of 31
Areas of Africa and parts of Siberia in Russia are often said to be
gems-in-the-rough because they have
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 20 of 31
In Africa, an effect of topography and climate has been to
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 21 of 31
The Suez Canal, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Strait of Gibraltar are
important because they
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 22 of 31
Geographic diversity in the Middle East has contributed to
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 23 of 31
The Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, and the Straits of the
Dardanelles are similar because they
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 24 of 31
The map shows that the
1. economies of all the regions of China are developing at the same rate
2. distribution of income in China is unequal
3. economies of the interior provinces of China are developing faster than those of the
coastal provinces
4. economic development in China is dependent upon the cash crops of Xinjiang and
Tibet
Correct Answer Number: 2
Explanation: This map clearly shows that the distribution of income in China in unequal
because income tends to be greater near the coastline.
Geography: Question 25 of 31
Geography: Question 26 of 31
Throughout the 1800s, Russia was interested in acquiring Turkey
mainly because Russia wanted
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 27 of 31
Which geographic factor has contributed most to the economic
growth of Japan, Egypt, and Great Britain?
1. variety of natural resources
2. reliable amount of rainfall
3. abundance of arable land
Geography: Question 28 of 31
In which way have the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rain
forest affected the development of Latin America?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 29 of 31
Which geographic factor has helped China remain isolated for many
centuries?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Geography: Question 30 of 31
Geography: Question 31 of 31
Which geographic factor was most important to the development of
the early river valley civilizations?
1.
2.
3.
4.
fertile soils
high mountains
vast deserts
smooth coastlines
Economics: Question 1 of 20
Which factor contributes most to the recurring food shortages in
Africa?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Economics: Question 2 of 20
Which condition is a major obstacle to economic development in the
Middle East and Northern Africa
1.
2.
3.
4.
Economics: Question 3 of 20
Singapore and Hong Kong have become major economic powers by
taking advantage of their
1.
2.
3.
4.
Economics: Question 4 of 20
Throughout the 1800s, Russia was interested in acquiring Turkey
mainly because Russia wanted
1. to maintain peace in the Middle East
2. access to the Mediterranean Sea
3. to reestablish the Byzantine Empire
Economics: Question 5 of 20
Which conclusion can be drawn from the information in the chart?
Economics: Question 6 of 20
A comparison of Japans policies before 1945 with the policies in
effect after 1945 indicates that
Economics: Question 7 of 20
A study of Japans economy since World War II would lead to the
conclusion that
1. a. government support of technological advances can
improve a nations economic position
2. a. imperialism is necessary form the economic development
of a nation
3. a. a communist system leads to economic prosperity
4. a. the feudal system is more economically productive than
the market system
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: The Japanese government is very supportive of
industry. This partnership between government and business has
worked to build a very strong economy in Japan.
Economics: Question 8 of 20
Which situation has contributed most to recent Japanese economic
growth?
1. The Japanese government has place limits on Japanese
exports.
2. Japanese industries spend very little on the research and
development of new products.
Economics: Question 9 of 20
The emergence of Japan as a world economic power has been based
mostly on Japans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Economics: Question 10 of 20
In recent years, which factor has been a major reason for the
economic tensions between the United States and Japan?
1. Japans trade deficit with the United States was very high
2. the United States refused to place quotas on Japanese goods
3. the United States imported more from Japan than it exported
to Japan
4. Japan lowered tariffs on goods imported from the United
States
Correct Answer Number: 3
Explanation: The United States currently has a trade deficit with
Japan. This has caused some consumers in the U.S. to boycott
Economics: Question 11 of 20
Since World War II, people in both Africa and Latin America have
moved from rural to urban areas. The major cause of this movement
has been the
1.
2.
3.
4.
Economics: Question 12 of 20
Which factor best accounts for the existence of cash-crop
production as a major form of agriculture in many Central American
nations today?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Economics: Question 13 of 20
Economic development in Japan after World War II and in
Communist China since the 1980s is similar in that both nations
have sought to
Economics: Question 14 of 20
During the 1980s and 1990s, the economic policies of China,
supported by Deng Xiaoping, have led directly to
1.
2.
3.
4.
Economics: Question 15 of 20
Which statement best explains Chinas economic shift toward
capitalism in the 1980s and early 1990s?
1. Chinas economic policies were directly influenced by the
success of the Soviet economic system
2. the Tiananmen Square massacre resulted in major economic
reforms in China
3. the success of the Cultural Revolution resulted in the
increased westernization of China
4. communist economic policies were not meeting the needs of
the society
Economics: Question 16 of 20
One principle in the theory of mercantilism is that colonies should
be
1.
2.
3.
4.
Economics: Question 17 of 20
Which statement best describes how a command economy
functioned in the Soviet Union?
1. The laws of supply and demand controlled the economy.
2. Trade policies mandated that imports exceed exports.
3. The success of the agricultural sector controlled the price of
manufactured goods.
4. A central authority determined the type and quantity of
goods to be produced.
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: A communist, or command economy, controls the
means of production by having governmental agencies involved in
production planning.
Economics: Question 18 of 20
an equality-of-trade position
a favorable balance of trade
a more open market
a belief system
Economics: Question 19 of 20
The economic policy of mercantilism first developed during the
1.
2.
3.
4.
Age of Exploration
Enlightenment
Cold War
Green Revolution
Economics: Question 20 of 20
Statement A: The might of a country consists of gaining surpluses
of gold and silver.
Statement B: A nations strength is found in economic
independence and the maintenance of a favorable balance of trade.
Statement C: We need to gain colonies both as sources for raw
materials and as markets for our manufactured goods.
traditional
feudal
command
mercantile
dictatorship
absolute monarchy
totalitarian state
representative democracy
Democracy.
parliamentary democracy
military dictatorship
absolute monarchy
national socialism
nationalism
isolationism
imperialism
totalitarianism
limited monarchy
dynastic rule
totalitarian
theocracy
absolute monarchy
ethnic rivalries
parliamentary democracy
imperialist policies
democracy
totalitarian
limited monarchy
theocracy
A and D
B and C
A and C
B and D
Culture: Question 1 of 50
Which aspect of a nations culture is most directly influenced by the
physical geography of that nation?
1.
2.
3.
4.
form of government
religious beliefs
population distribution
social class system
Culture: Question 2 of 50
One reason the cultures of North Africa developed differently from
the cultures of the rest of Africa was that these areas of Africa were
separated by the
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 3 of 50
In China, the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 4 of 50
In most societies, works of art and architecture generally serve to
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 5 of 50
In modern African nations, the continued strength of the tribe or
ethnic group is a reflection of the continuing influence of
1.
2.
3.
4.
European imperialism
urban growth
the slave trade
traditional cultures
Culture: Question 6 of 50
Traditional African art has had the greatest influence on
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 7 of 50
Which generalization is characteristic of most traditional societies?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 8 of 50
Recent archeological studies suggest the theory that
1. the earliest humans evolved in the Rift Valley in Africa
2. farming societies developed before hunting and gathering
societies
3. all the continents were settled at about the same time
4. the wheel was used by all ancient societies
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: Australopithecines, one of the earliest known human
relatives, dates back 5 million years and was discovered in the Rift
Valley of Africa.
Culture: Question 9 of 50
Which factor has contributed most to the social and cultural identity
of the Middle East?
1. political stability of the region
2. ability of the region to export oil
3. lack of foreign involvement in the region
Culture: Question 10 of 50
The Chinese called their land Middle Kingdom. Europeans often
used the term backward to refer to China. These statements best
illustrate
1. the failure of geographers to establish a universal
terminology
2. the importance of East Asia in world history
3. the adoption of policies of nonalignment
4. attitudes of ethnocentrism in both cultures
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: Ethnocentrism refers to the idea that one holds their
own culture to be superior to all others. Both of these statements
illustrate the ethnocentric attitudes of both the Chinese and
Europeans.
Culture: Question 11 of 50
Geographic isolation of a people frequently reinforces
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 12 of 50
In most societies, urbanization has
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 13 of 50
Which statement cites an example of cultural diffusion?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 14 of 50
In most traditional societies, the teaching of values is mainly the
responsibility of the
1.
2.
3.
4.
judicial system
government
educational system
family
Culture: Question 15 of 50
The study of culture primarily involves
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 16 of 50
Extended families and limited social mobility are characteristic of
1.
2.
3.
4.
constitutional monarchies
polytheistic religions
traditional societies
socialist economies
Culture: Question 17 of 50
People in both Japan and India eat very little meat. A study of these
cultures would show that
Culture: Question 18 of 50
The dominance of the Spanish language in Latin America and
continued use of the French language in Senegal are examples of
1.
2.
3.
4.
cultural diffusion
social mobility
humanism
Marxism
Culture: Question 19 of 50
Which activity is the best example of cultural diffusion in Africa?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 20 of 50
Which statement about India is a fact rather than an opinion?
1. most Indians are happy with the Hindu practice of arranged
marriages
2. India is fortunate to have a multiparty system of government
3. The Mongols ruled India for more that 100 years
4. the partition of British India in 1947 helped India prosper
Correct Answer Number: 3
Explanation: Mongol rule in India is the only answer that is based
on historical fact, while the other answers represent opinions.
Culture: Question 21 of 50
Which reference would be used to find the most recent information
about the gross domestic product (GDP) of a nation?
1.
2.
3.
4.
historical atlas
thesaurus
world almanac
dictionary
Culture: Question 22 of 50
Culture is sometimes referred to as a blueprint for living because
it
1. flourished best in traditional societies
2. includes all the things that contribute to a societys
development
3. is determined by genetics
4. determines the types of jobs offered to the members of a
society
Correct Answer Number: 2
Explanation: Culture is comprised of all the things that make up
daily life in an area.
Culture: Question 23 of 50
In many African nations, a major result of migration from rural to
urban areas has been
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 24 of 50
Which statement about Japan is a fact rather than an opinion?
1. Japanese family values have declined with modernization
2. many of Japans cultural traditions were borrowed from
China
3. rapid industrialization has caused few problems for the
Japanese people
4. traditional farming techniques in Japan were better than
modern ones
Correct Answer Number: 2
Explanation: The transmission of Chinese culture to Japan is the
only answer based in historical fact, while the other answers
represent opinions.
Culture: Question 25 of 50
One similarity between the culture of traditional China under
dynastic rule and the culture of modern China under communism is
that both stress
1.
2.
3.
4.
a state-supported religion
loyalty to the authority of leaders
the importance of a matriarchal society
limits on population growth
Culture: Question 26 of 50
The ancient Chinese expression Middle Kingdom and the
European terms Near East and Far East best reflect
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 27 of 50
The accusations of witchcraft in 17th century England and the
practice of foot-binding in 19th century China are examples of the
1. discrimination against women in various cultures
2. negative aspects of a matriarchal society
3. gradual improvement of womens rights around the world
Culture: Question 28 of 50
Buildings such as the Gothic cathedrals in Western Europe and the
Parthenon in ancient Greece reflect each societys
1.
2.
3.
4.
imperialistic attitudes
cultural values
belief in democracy
rigid social structure
Culture: Question 29 of 50
Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs
to establish
1.
2.
3.
4.
an educational system
an agricultural surplus
a writing system
a democratic government
Culture: Question 30 of 50
Which statement best supports the idea that cultural diffusion has
greatly affected Southeast Asia?
1. the population of Southeast Asia is concentrated in rural
areas
2. monsoon climates affect food production in Indonesia
3. a reliance on subsistence agriculture remains a problem for
many Southeast Asian economies
4. Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam are practiced throughout
Southeast Asia
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: Buddhism and Hinduism originated in India while
Islam was founded in the Middle East. These were transmitted to
Southeast Asia through the process of cultural diffusion.
Culture: Question 31 of 50
In India, which aspect of society has been most heavily influenced
by religious beliefs, tradition, and the division of labor?
1.
2.
3.
4.
caste system
policy of neutrality
urbanization
parliamentary government
Culture: Question 32 of 50
One similarity between the cultures of traditional China and
traditional Japan was that
1. the educated class was held in high esteem
2. religion played a minor role in society
3. social mobility was encouraged
Culture: Question 33 of 50
The invention of writing systems and the growth of cities occurred
only in civilizations that
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 34 of 50
A sociologist interested in Indian culture would most likely focus on
the study of
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 35 of 50
In India, the Caste System determined a persons occupation,
Culture: Question 36 of 50
During the centuries of dynastic rule, the Chinese rejected other
cultures as inferior to their own. This situation illustrates the
concept of
1.
2.
3.
4.
ethnocentrism
imperialism
social mobility
cultural diffusion
Culture: Question 37 of 50
Which statement best describes the status of women in most
traditional Asian societies?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 38 of 50
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 39 of 50
The Japanese feudal system and the Hindu caste system are similar
in that both systems
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 40 of 50
Which situation best illustrates a traditional practice of women in
Masai society?
1. a young woman leaving her village to attend a university in
the capital city
Culture: Question 41 of 50
The Japanese feudal system and the Hindu caste system are similar
in that both systems
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 42 of 50
Which statement concerning modern Japan is most accurate?
1. Japan has modernized while maintaining some elements of
its traditional culture
2. Japan has become a leader in global peacekeeping efforts
3. Japan has shown little concern for its natural environment
4. Japan has severed all traditional ties in favor of western
values
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: Japan followed the example of the West by
Culture: Question 43 of 50
The introduction of Buddhism into China and of Islam into
Indonesia are examples of
1.
2.
3.
4.
social mobility
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
interdependence
Culture: Question 44 of 50
In a traditional society, the influence of an extended family
decreases when that society is
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 45 of 50
Which factor has been most responsible for the common culture
found in Japan?
1. religious diversity
2. success of democracy
3. ethnic homogeneity
4. political instability
Correct Answer Number: 3
Explanation: Japan remained a closed society for centuries, which
caused ethnic homogeneity. This resulted in a common culture
among its people as little or no immigration was allowed until quite
recently.
Culture: Question 46 of 50
From a little spark may burst a mighty flame.
--Dante
Tall oaks from little acorns grow"
--David Everett
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
--Lao-tzu
Which conclusion is best supported by these quotations?
1. All cultures are concerned with transportation and
conservation.
2. In all cultures, people make excuses for their mistakes.
3. Geography is important to the development of all cultures.
4. People from different cultures often view situations in
similar ways.
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: Different cultures often arrive at the same conclusions
to the same problems, despite a separation of time and space.
Culture: Question 47 of 50
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock, and the
Western (Wailing) Wall are religious sites in Jerusalem. These sites
symbolize the
1. Roman domination of the Mediterranean region in the 1st
century
2. cultural diversity of the Middle East
3. limited architectural skills of builders in the Middle East
4. geographic isolation of the city
Correct Answer Number: 2
Explanation: These places function as places of worship in these
societies. Therefore, they reflect the particular religious beliefs of
each society. These beliefs are part of their cultural values.
Culture: Question 48 of 50
Throughout much of history, both China and Japan held a common
view that other nations were
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 49 of 50
Historians are interested in studying Maya ruins in Mexico, the
haiku poetry of Japan, and the music of Chopin because such
cultural and intellectual developments
1.
2.
3.
4.
Culture: Question 50 of 50
Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India
through Southeast Asia?
1.
2.
3.
4.
ethnocentrism
isolation
imperialism
cultural diffusion
male suffrage
4. transportation and communication were promoted by a mild
climate, fertile soil, and natural waterways
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: All of these early river civilizations benefited from
increased transportation and communication due to their location on
rivers in mild climate regions.
industrialized societies
monotheistic
dependent on fertile land
dependent on each other for trade
expected of them.
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Taoism
Shintoism
Confucianism
Marxism
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging
best reflect the influences of
1.
2.
3.
4.
with it. The Japanese Shinto faith states that all living things are
inhabited by kami, or spirits.
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The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with
the practice of
1.
2.
3.
4.
Islam
Judaism
Shinto
Buddhism
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Shintoism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Islam
Jainism
Shinto
Buddhism
anarchy
law
trade
architecture
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economics
poetry
drama
law
cultural diffusion
materialism
imperialism
ethnocentrism
Phoenician
Egyptian
Sumerian
Greek
3. religious uniformity
4. mass education
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: Education was an important part of life in the Greek
City-State of Athens. However, education was limited to male
citizens.
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military technology
religious doctrine
economic policy and planning
government and law
3. beginning of democracy
4. factory system
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: Orthodox Christianity has its roots in the Byzantine
Empire, which was transmitted to Russia when its rulers concerted
to the religion around the turn of the first millennium.
gunpowder
the principles of revolutionary socialism
monotheism
an effective legal system
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
Gupta Empire
ethnocentrism
imperialism
social mobility
cultural diffusion
in mountainous terrain
in coastal areas
on major trading routes
in rain forest areas
salt.
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Hellenistic
Mongol
Byzantine
Ottoman
4. factory system
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: Christianity continued to thrive in the Byzantine
Empire after the schism with the Catholic Church. Eventually, it
became known as the Eastern Orthodox Church and spread
throughout Russia.
Mongol
Byzantine
British
Gupta
advances in mathematics
irrigation systems
polytheistic beliefs
gunpowder and guns
the Guild
Knighthood
the Church
the nation-state
the Middle Ages because the Catholic Church was dominant in the
lives of everyone during this era.
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frequent.
birth
education and training
individual abilities
marriage
free market
socialism
manorialism
command
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a classless society
a growing middle class
high social mobility
a well-defined class system
Renaissance
decline of the Roman Empire
Crusades
rise of Christianity
conformity
humanism
mysticism
obedience
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2.
3.
4.
Commercial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
manorialism
communism
bartering
market economy
American Revolution
building of the Panama Canal
success of Communist Revolutions
Atlantic slave trade
The printing press, the astrolabe, and the Mercator projection were
technological advances that contributed to the
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4.
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a socialist republic
an absolute monarchy
a communist dictatorship
a democracy
John Locke
Karl Marx
Elizabeth II
Louis XIV
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2.
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4.
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B
C
D
A
B
C
D
Niccolo Machiavelli
Charles Darwin
Charlemagne
John Locke
Pax Romana
Age of Exploration
Enlightenment
Age of Imperialism
making process. They also felt that it was the governments duty
was to protect the natural rights of all humans including life,
liberty, and property, as well as basic civil liberties such as
freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and religious freedom.
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imperialism
independence movements
colonial expansion
mercantilism
in
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Marxist ideology
the Aztec wars against Hernando Cortez
liberation theology
the American and the French Revolutions
economic development
educational reforms
independence movements
colonial expansion
In which region of the world did the American Revolution and the
French Revolution have the greatest influence during the 1800s?
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2.
3.
4.
Southeast Asia
Latin America
South Asia
sub-Saharan Africa
20th-century caudillos
leaders of liberation movements
members of the Organization of American States (OAS)
winners of the Nobel Peace Prize
Charles Darwin
Karl Marx
Niccolo Machiavelli
John Locke
Protestant Reformation
Counter-Reformation
Commercial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
a democratic government
a rigid class structure
a strong religious foundation
an adequate food supply
urban areas in order to find and secure work in the factories located
there.
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Industrial Revolution
rise of feudalism
Congress of Vienna
French Revolution
Industrial
Scientific
Glorious
Neolithic
2. absolute monarchy
3. mercantilism
4. nationalism
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: Nationalism can be thought of as an intense love of
ones country which ties members of a nation together.
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Charles Darwin
Karl Marx
Niccolo Machiavelli
John Locke
Protestant Reformation
Counter-Reformation
Commercial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
a democratic government
a rigid class structure
a strong religious foundation
an adequate food supply
Industrial Revolution
rise of feudalism
Congress of Vienna
French Revolution
2. Scientific
3. Glorious
4. Neolithic
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: During the Industrial Revolution, workers (the
proletariat) often suffered under harsh working conditions and with
little pay in the factories of the bourgeoisie. These conditions led
Marx and Engles to draft the Communist Manifesto to urge workers
to revolt against the upper classes in favor of a system of socialism,
where all citizens would benefit from all of the property and
resources in a nation.
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United States.
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Imperialism: Question 1 of 26
A primary purpose for building the Suez Canal was to
1. encourage Jewish settlement in nearby Palestine
2. increase trade between the Middle East, Europe and Asia
3. reduce the time needed for travel between the Atlantic
Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
4. allow Indian merchants to reach the east coast of Africa
Correct Answer Number: 2
Explanation: The Suez Canal was built to allow ships to move
between the Mediterranean and Red Seas so that trade between the
Middle East, Europe, and Asia could increase.
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Imperialism: Question 2 of 26
Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by
European imperialist nations during the 1800s?
1. new nations were based on old tribal boundaries
2. the cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was
disregarded
3. the continent was divided equally among the colonial powers
4. African unity was encouraged
Correct Answer Number: 2
Explanation: As European nations established African colonies
during the Scramble for Africa (1870-1890), they paid no
attention to the existing tribal, cultural, or ethnic boundaries.
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Imperialism: Question 3 of 26
After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily
because the Europeans were
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4.
Imperialism: Question 4 of 26
The 19th century term White Mans Burden reflects the idea that
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Imperialism: Question 5 of 26
The Sepoy Mutiny in India, the Boxer Rebellion in China, and the
Islamic Revolution in Iran were similar in that they
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2.
3.
4.
Imperialism: Question 6 of 26
During the 19th century, Europeans were able to divide China in
Spheres of Influence mainly because the
1. Chinese were eager to adopt western culture
2. Europeans had technologically superior military forces
Imperialism: Question 7 of 26
The Boxer Rebellion of the early 20th century was an attempt to
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2.
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4.
Imperialism: Question 8 of 26
Yesterday, your ambassador petitioned my ministers regarding
your trade with Chinaour Celestial Empire possesses all things in
great abundance and lacks no product within its own borders. There
is, therefore, no need to import any product manufactured by outside
barbarians in exchange for our own goods.
-Emperor Chien Lung of China to King George III of Britain, 1793
In the view of the Emperor, which foreign policy action was in the
best interest of China in 1793?
1. maintaining economic isolation
Imperialism: Question 9 of 26
British control over South Africa, French control over Indochina,
and Spanish control over Mexico are examples of
1.
2.
3.
4.
isolationism
appeasement
nonalignment
imperialism
Imperialism: Question 10 of 26
In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made
them into colonies, and controlled their economies.
Which term refers to the situation described in this statement?
1.
2.
3.
4.
socialism
isolationism
imperialism
monotheism
Imperialism: Question 11 of 26
In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made
them into colonies, and controlled their economies.
This statement describes a situation that resulted from the
1. industrialization of Europe and the need for raw materials
2. desire of Europeans to spread communism throughout the
world
3. European belief in human rights for all people
4. requests of developing nations for modern machines and
technology
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: Imperialism is a foreign policy in which a more
powerful nation takes control of a weaker nation, usually for
economic benefit. After the Industrial Revolution, this became a
common practice of European nations seeking new sources of raw
materials and markets to sell manufactured products.
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Imperialism: Question 12 of 26
During the 1840s, China signed unequal treaties with Western
nations mainly because
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3.
4.
Imperialism: Question 13 of 26
Throughout the 1800s, an increased need for both raw materials
and new markets for manufactured goods led various European
nations to pursue policies of
1.
2.
3.
4.
imperialism
socialism
isolationism
communism
Imperialism: Question 14 of 26
During the 18th and 19th centuries, increased contact between
European and the continents of Africa, Asia, and South America
resulted in
1. closer cultural cooperation between Europe and these
continents
2. the exploitation of the labor and resources of these
continents
3. a return to the political and economic systems of feudal
Europe
Imperialism: Question 15 of 26
Take up the White Mans burden
Send forth the best ye breed
Go bind your sons to exile
To serve your captives need;
To wait, in heavy harness,
On fluttered folk and wild
Your new-caught, sullen peoples,
Half-devil and half-child.
--Rudyard Kipling, The White Mans Burden
The phrase White Mans burden in this excerpt refers to the
1. negative attitude of Europeans toward peoples of the nonWestern world
2. advantages Europeans would gain by colonizing Africa,
Asia, and Latin America
3. positive role of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa and
Asia
4. challenges non-Europeans faced when trading with the
Europeans
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: Europeans felt that the people in the areas they were
colonizing during the 1800s were heathen savages, for whom they
were doing a favor, by showing them the ways of the civilized
West.
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Imperialism: Question 16 of 26
Both the French and the British were interested in controlling Egypt
in the mid-19th century because Egypt had
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Imperialism: Question 17 of 26
, you, Africa, suffered like a beast
Your ashes strewn to the wind that roams the desert,
Your tyrants built the lustrous, magic temples
To preserve your soul, preserve your suffering.
Barbaric right of fist and the white right to whip,
You had the right to die, you could also weep.
--Patrice Lumumba, Dawn in the Heart of Africa
This African poem is discussing the evils of
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2.
3.
4.
imperialism
communism
nationalism
regionalism
European colonizers.
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Imperialism: Question 18 of 26
The results of the Opium War (1839-1842) indicate that China was
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Imperialism: Question 19 of 26
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Europeans improved roads and
bridges and built railroads in their colonies primarily to
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2.
3.
4.
Imperialism: Question 20 of 26
Compared to other peoples of the world we have the greatest
(largest) population and our civilization is four thousand years
oldToday we are the poorest and weakest nation in the world and
occupy the lowest position in international affairs. Other men are
the carving knife and serving dish, we are the fish and the meat. As
a consequencewe are being transformed everywhere into a colony
of the foreign powers.
Which events formed the basis for the ideas expressed in this early
1900s passage?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Imperialism: Question 21 of 26
One result of British colonialism in India was that India
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2.
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4.
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Imperialism: Question 22 of 26
The Ashanti and Ijebu... strongly resisted missionary incursion
[interference]-for a time at least . . . Both groups grudgingly
[reluctantly] accepted missionaries and their schools only after
military defeat by imperial forces.
Edward H. Berman
A valid conclusion based on this quotation would be that some
Africans
1. opposed giving up their religious and cultural heritage
2. returned to the worship of their traditional gods after the
defeat of the missionaries
3. cooperated with the missionaries for economic gain
4. feared that missionaries would refuse to teach their children
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: Native Africans suffered tremendously due to
European imperialism which caused the Slave Trade, and forced
many to choose between their native culture and the practices of
European colonizers.
Imperialism: Question 23 of 26
In 19th-century China, the Opium War resulted in
1.
2.
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4.
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Imperialism: Question 24 of 26
The borders that were established for many African nations during
the late 1800s were based primarily on
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4.
Imperialism: Question 25 of 26
An analysis of the Russo-Japanese War and the Boer War shows
that one reason nations go to war is to
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2.
3.
4.
Imperialism: Question 26 of 26
Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th-century
European imperialism?
Franco-Prussian War
Crimean War
World War I
Cold War
War
4. programs to westernize, educate, and enlighten the
population
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: In a command economy, such as that of the
communist Soviet Union, the government controls all aspects of
production.
political elite
persecuted minority
landed gentry
military leaders
1917?
1.
2.
3.
4.
parliamentary democracies
republics
totalitarian regimes
constitutional monarchies
Which policy shows that appeasement does not always prevent war?
1.
2.
3.
4.
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2.
3.
4.
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imperialism
mercantilism
isolationism
nonalignment
In the 30 years after World War II, which area was most influenced
by the Soviet Union?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Southeast Asia
North Africa
Eastern Europe
Central America
be their self-interests
3. no longer use warfare as a means to resolve international
conflict
4. tend to refer foreign policy conflicts to the United Nations
Correct Answer Number: 2
Explanation: During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the
United States sought new spheres of influence throughout the world.
1.
2.
3.
4.
colonialism
Pan-Africanism
imperialism
urbanization
Question 7 of 50
Mohandas Gandhi is best known for his
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4.
2. influence of socialism
3. success of United Nations peacekeeping forces
4. decline of European colonial empires
Correct Answer Number: 4
Explanation: European countries were either unwilling or unable to
hold onto their colonies after the end of World War II.
salt march
partition of India
Sepoy Mutiny
formation of the Indian parliament
industrialization
isolationism
nonalignment
nonviolent protest
Korea
Japan
Myanmar (Burma)
Cambodia (Kampuchea)
1.
2.
3.
4.
in Africa
4. European influence no longer exists in the former colonial
territories
Correct Answer Number: 2
Explanation: As Africa modernizes, clashes occur between
traditional tribal practices and more modern attitudes and values.
Kashmir separatists
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
Buddhist monks
Islamic fundamentalists
The wars that took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
and Nigeria in the 1960s and in Rwanda and Somalia in the early
1990s are similar in that these wars were caused in part by disputes
1.
2.
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4.
World War II
the Boer War
revolutions in Russia and France
the end of the Cold War
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an abundance of oil
a democratically elected government
Islam as its official religion
friendly ties to Jordan
unskilled labor
imported oil
diversified industry
herds of camels
constitutional monarchy
fundamentalist Islamic state
democratic republic
radical Marxist regime
nationalism
fascism
colonialism
communism
socialism
absolutism
humanitarianism
nationalism
Marxist ideology
liberation theology
constitutional reforms
Islamic fundamentalism
laws
4. French was declared the official language of the nation
Correct Answer Number: 3
Explanation: Apartheid was a series of laws that segregated and
discriminated against the majority black population of South Africa.
This policy was started and upheld by the minority white population
who held all governmental power.
Union
Correct Answer Number: 1
Explanation: During the 1980s, the diverse ethnic groups inside of
the Soviet Union began to fight for autonomy and self government.
This eventually led to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Haiti
Soviet Union
Spain
United States
collectivization
ethnic conflict
economic equality
educational opportunities
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2.
3.
4.
poor farmers
the military
union leaders
the middle class
Caudillos
military generals
Landowners
liberation theology clergy
Neocolonialism
new imperialism
economic nationalism
Fascism
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2.
3.
4.
a decrease in population
the declining importance of international trade
widespread poverty
increasing social mobility
monarchy
military juntas
democracy
fascism
wealthy landholders
Roman Catholic clergy
successful industrialists
military leaders
empathy
scarcity
interdependence
world citizenship
United Nations
Organization of American States (OAS)
European Union (European Community)
World Court
isolationism
socialism
interdependence
colonization
favorable climate
supply of inexpensive labor
capital resources
communist governments
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2.
3.
4.
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2.
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4.
a return to feudalism
the ideas of Marx and Lenin
the writings of Mao Zedong
free-market a system
1. The urban areas of Honduras and Panama require the largest supply of water
in Central America.
2. Belize and Costa Rica are meeting the water needs of their urban population.
3. Urban water supplies are declining in many Central American countries.
4. Most Central American countries experienced a decrease in urban population
between 1980 and 1988.
Correct Answer Number: 2
Explanation: Some countries in Latin America have experienced water shortages in
their cities as the urban population continues to rise.
more successful in areas with larger farms, that can afford these
innovations.
air pollution
Deforestation
disposal of nuclear waste
acid rain
4. spread of Christianity
Correct Answer Number: 3
Explanation: Deforestation is used to clear land for farming or
habitation. This is done in response to growing populations in such
regions as Latin America and Africa.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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2.
3.
4.
imperialist expansion
peasant revolts
human rights violation
isolationist policies
control. Example of these nations are China and Iraq, both of which
are noted for their dismal human rights record.