Global History II Regents Practice

Which statement about the geography of Japan is most accurate?

• location has made it easy to invade.

• large plains are its primary physical feature.

• the irregular coastline has many natural harbors.

• earthquakes do not threaten the islands.

According to John Locke, the purpose of government is to

• protect the natural rights of individuals

• serve the monarch

• create overseas settlements

• stimulate the economy

What was one effect of the French Revolution?

• differences between ethnic groups were eliminated.

• communism became popular.

• militarism was discouraged.

• nationalistic feelings were stimulated.

The slogan “Blood and Iron” and a united Germany are most closely associated with

• Prince Metternich

• Simón Bolívar

• Camillo Cavour

• Otto von Bismarck

Which geographic feature most aided England during the Industrial Revolution?

• mountainous terrain

• desert climate

• monsoon winds

• natural harbors

What was the primary reason that large numbers of people left Ireland in the 1840s and 1850s?

• the people faced mass starvation.

• a smallpox epidemic broke out in the country.

• a political revolution had started.

• the people sought better educational opportunities.

During which period did Japan rapidly industrialize their economy?

• Heian Court

• song dynasty

• Meiji Restoration

• yuan dynasty

During the late 1800's, which geographic factor helped attract Europeans to Africa & Asia?

• smooth coastlines

• natural resources

• navigable rivers

• temperate climates

Which statement captures the Western perspective on Rudyard Kipling’s “white man’s burden”?

• Europeans should keep traditional cultures in Africa & Asia

• Europeans suffered in exploring new trade routes to Asia

• Europeans must protect existing African and Asian economies

• Europeans had a duty to civilize non-European people

Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?

• universal suffrage is a basic human right

• political equality strengthens the government

• stronger groups have the right to rule & control weaker ones

• public education should be guaranteed to all of a society