Europe and Russia

The Columbian Exchange led directly to —

• the spread of Christianity in Europe.

• a sharp decrease in the population of Europe.

• the spread of new foods and luxury goods in Europe.

• a large increase in communicable diseases in Europe.

As of 2015, there were over 1.4 million British Indians living in the United Kingdom, making them the largest minority group in the state. Which of the following accounts the large British Indian population in the United Kingdom?

• The British slave trade

• Britain's colonization of India

• Britain's lax immigration laws

• Hindu pilgrimage sites in Britain

Feudalism in Europe was a system in which —

• citizens voted for people who would represent their needs at the royal court.

• a large middle class formed among the merchants and tradespeople of Europe.

• land owners granted others possession or use of their land in return for labor and military support.

• the means of production were owned by the workers themselves and the workers shared the profits.

What factor made England the ideal country for the Industrial Revolution to first arise?

• England's large coal and iron deposits

• England's laissez-faire economic system

• England's position as the banking center of Europe

• England's extensive network of navigable waterways

Which of the following played the most significant role in European population growth between 1750 and 1900?

• The formation of international alliances

• The Scientific and Industrial Revolutions

• Democratization of European governments

• Emigration from colonial territories in the New World

In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the development of railroads —

• was strongly opposed by many European governments.

• was viewed by imperialists as a threat to their power.

• helped promote the factory system and urbanization.

• reduced the efficiency of transporting goods.

Why is the migrant crisis in countries in Map 1 an important issue to all of the countries in Map 2?

• The economies of the Map 2 countries declined after they closed their borders to halt immigration from Southwest Asia

• Due to a European Union agreement, the Map 2 countries have open borders that allow migrants to move between them.

• Due to a United Nations agreement, the Map 2 countries have open borders that allow migrants to move between them.

• The economies of the Map 2 countries declined after they closed their borders to halt immigration from Eastern Europe.

Russia's topography and climate have led to —

• the adoption of an isolationist approach to foreign policy.

• efforts by the government to establish colonies in mineral-rich areas in foreign lands.

• the need for Russia to seek access to warm-water ports.

• a dependency on rice as both the country's main food staple and primary export.

With whom does the ultimate power lie in a market economy?

• Bankers

• The state

• Consumers

• The military

In which of the following ways did the economy of the Soviet Union most differ from the US economy?

• Focus on military production

• Level of skilled labor required

• Emphasis on technological innovation

• Manner of making production decisions