3rd 9wks DCA 19-20

The theory of "Social Darwinism" argued that -

• certain cultures would flourish ans rule over the "less fit"

• imperialism was against the theory of natural selection

• only countries that built empires could survive in the long run

• emphasized the power of human reason

Which grievance(complaint) was shared by both the French and American revolutionaries?

• The inequality of women

• Widespread starvation because of food shortages

• Frequent public executions of citizens

• Unfair taxation

One factor that played an important role in initiating(starting) the Industrial Revolution was the -

• use of cottage industries in India

• invention of the automoblie

• use of steam to power factory machinery

• movement of families from cities to the countryside

Which feature is a characteristic of the free enterprise system?

• Competition is viewed as a hindrance to growth

• Workers' wages are set by the central governement

• The means of production are privately owned

• Business profits are shared with the working class

Which statement best identifies the characteristics of an absolute monarchy?

• Law limit the power of the hereditary ruler and power is often shared

• One hereditary ruler has unlimited power and controls all aspects of society

• All laws are based on religion and the head of state is also a religious leader

• Citizens vote on representatives and have a voice in legislative proceedings

Which generalization can best be applied to the scientific thinkers above?

• They used inquiry, observation, and experimentation to develop theories to explain natural phenomena

• Inferences were made about natural occurrences based on the prevailing ideas of the Catholic Church

• Each started their experiments with no background knowledge of previous scientist' theories

• The Scientific method was used to develop the laws of motion and physics focusing on Earth's gravity

Why was the Sepoy Rebellion a turning point in the history of India?

• The Seopys successfully pushed the British out of Bengal

• The British turned their attention away from India to focus on France

• India created a self-governing state with the larger British province

• India came to be ruled directly by the British government

What conclusion can be made about the Industrial Revolution?

• There was less movement between social classes

• Wealth was shared equally amongst classes

• lower class standards of living improved

• aid societies developed to provide for the poor

Which of the following best explains what is depicted in the cartoon above?

• the industrialized states are plotting to overthrow the Qing government

• the division of china into spheres of economic influence

• the industrialized states are establishing a treaty after the Opium Wars

• the regulating of the division of Chinese colonies

Political revolutions in France, the U.S, and Latin America were influenced by which one of the following principles?

• mercantilism

• economic freedom

• ferderalism

• nationalism