NYS Regents Review Global II - Missed Questions

What is a valid conclusion based on the information shown on this map?

• Russia had the largest number of trading stations in Asia

• Most European trading stations and empires were located along the coast.

• France controlled more ports in India than Britain did.

• Each European power represented had possessions in the East Indies.

What was a result of the political situation shown on this map?

• Most local rulers had power equal to that of European leaders.

• The economic prosperity of the African nationalist leaders increased their power.

• African leaders willingly adopted European forms of governance including constitutions.

• The boundaries that were established led to the division of traditional cultures and commerce.

Which claim about modern warfare is best supported by this poem?

• Soldiers were not as brave as in the past.

• Technology made combat more deadly.

• Religion became more central to longstanding conflicts.

• Scientific research did not supply battle-ready innovations.

The actions taken by Gandhi and his followers, as described in this excerpt, are examples of

• political espionage

• economic terrorism

• collective bargaining

• nonviolent resistance

Which statement best summarizes the effects actions like those expressed in this excerpt had on India?

• International support for British colonial rule in India grew.

• The call for Indian self-government was abandoned.

• Separatist movements in India ended the fear of oppression.

• British control of India gradually weakened and ended.

The phrases “deeply conservative population,” “lengthy sentences of imprisonment,” and “a few hangings” suggest that

• Atatürk’s reforms were eagerly embraced throughout Turkey

• tensions existed between reformers and traditionalists in Turkey

• the policy of westernization was abandoned by the Turkish government

• most Turks preferred punishment to rapid change

The situation described in this passage was part of which historical development?

• decolonization in Africa

• growth of nationalism in Southeast Asia

• regional conflicts during the Cold War

• rise of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in the Middle East

In the quotation “First we were afraid of the wolf, then we wanted to dance with the wolf, and now we want to be the wolf,” what does the “wolf” symbolize?

• an economic powerhouse

• an exporting country

• a valuable trade item

• a low-cost manufacturer

In which way have many countries joined together to address the problems described in this passage?

• signing international environmental agreements

• supporting the exportation of surplus corn and soy

• genetically modifying crops to increase production

• increasing the amount of land under cultivation