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NC Final Review

Total questions: 145

Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What was a significant effect of the various routes of the Silk Road?
a)
religious conflict between China and the Middle East intensified
b)
military invasion of Africa increased
c)
there was a greater spread of technology to the Americas
d)
trade between Europe and Asia expanded 
2.
What was an economic purpose of the Manorial system?
a)
to ensure revenue for the church
b)
to provide wealth for the nobles
c)
to supply dowries for serfs
d)
to provide taxes for monarchs 
3.
What were the effects of the Silk Road on Europe and Asia?
a)
paper production was established in Europe and Islam became the primary religion in Asia
b)
new spices were introduced to Europe and the practice of Buddhism was expanded in Asia
c)
investments in banking were reduced in Europe and tea and jade were traded in Asia
d)
threats of piracy were reduced in Europe and a system of writing was developed in Asia 
4.
A lasting result of the Crusades was
a)
more powerful church
b)
increased Muslim vs. Christian conflict
c)
decrease in trade and learning
d)
strong Byzantine Empire
5.
Feudalism
a)
political system of land agreements with lords and vassals
b)
increase in strong central government
c)
depended on support of emperors
d)
was instituted by the church
6.
Most important effect of the Hundred Years War was
a)
Joan of Arc as patron saint of France
b)
Development of national identities in England and Fra
c)
Destroyed prosperous cities in England
d)
Put an end to the 3 field system
7.
Renaissance scholars were mainly interested in studying...
a)
science
b)
law
c)
medieval dream journals
d)
classic Greek and Roman writings
8.
Which of the following is NOT a protestant religion
a)
Lutheran
b)
Calvinist
c)
Anglican
d)
Catholic
9.
In the early 1500's many people criticized the Catholic Church for
a)
announcing a new crusade
b)
hiring Michelangelo
c)
being too concerned with power and riches
d)
refusing to sell indulgences
10.
The Vikings under Leif Erickson landed in Canada around A.D. 1000
a)
True
b)
False
11.
What was the Spanish Armada
a)
New form of government
b)
Fleet of warships
c)
Name of Philip II's palace
d)
Spanish footsoldiers
12.
Who was known as the Sun King?
a)
Louis 13th
b)
Louis 14th
c)
Louis 18th
d)
Henry 4th
13.
What concept was the belief in "divine right" used to support?
a)
freedom of religion
b)
absolute rule
c)
separation of church and state
d)
waging war for religious purposes 
14.
Millions of slaves were brought from Africa to North and South America to perform labor. Which of the following was one of the jobs that many slaves performed in the Americas? 
a)
They worked as merchants
b)
They worked on plantations
c)
They worked in colonial armies
d)
They worked as artists
15.
What was the significance of Gutenberg inventing the printing press? 
a)
It attached paper sheets together for books to be bound faster and more easily.
b)
It provided an opportunity for news to travel more quickly to a broader audience.
c)
It established English as the primary language spoken around the world.
d)
It provided a way to add other colors beside black to printed documents.
16.
During the Russian Revolution, the Bolsheviks took control of the Russian government. What was one of the results of the Bolsheviks' rise to power? 
a)
A democratic form of government was established.
b)
Private ownership of property was no longer allowed.
c)
Citizens were given more political rights.
d)
Czar Nicholas II was reinstated as the ruler of Russia.
17.
The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo da Vinci. Why is this phrase used to describe Leonardo da Vinci? 
a)
Leonardo da Vinci was an outspoken critic of the new ideas developed during the Renaissance.
b)
Leonardo da Vinci was the first person born during the Renaissance.
c)
Leonardo da Vinci had a wide knowledge of many subjects and had diverse talents.
d)
Leonardo da Vinci started a university and taught many famous artists.
18.
What was the MAIN reason for the decline of Native American populations after European contact?
a)
Exposure to European diseases
b)
Mass emigration to Europe and Africa
c)
Numerous natural disasters
d)
Widespread famine and starvation
19.
During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement? 
a)
Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.
b)
Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.
c)
Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.
d)
Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.
20.
Which of the following is one way in which the European economy was impacted by the Columbian Exchange? 
a)
The European economy weakened because of the amount of money spent on imported goods.
b)
Europeans became more self-sufficient and traded less with other parts of the world.
c)
As new crops were introduced in Europe, food production increased.
d)
Many European crops were destroyed by diseases brought from North and South America.
21.
Which of the following is one way in which the European economy was impacted by the Columbian Exchange? 
a)
The European economy weakened because of the amount of money spent on imported goods.
b)
Europeans became more self-sufficient and traded less with other parts of the world.
c)
As new crops were introduced in Europe, food production increased.
d)
Many European crops were destroyed by diseases brought from North and South America.
22.
Early in the Industrial Revolution, why did many employers want to hire women and children rather than men to work in factories? 
a)
Employers could pay women and children less.
b)
Women and children were skilled workers.
c)
Children were a burden at home and needed work.
d)
Men were farmers and did not need factory jobs.
23.
How did the Columbian Exchange impact people living in Europe and in the Western Hemisphere? 
a)
Millions of Native Americans moved to Europe and assimilated into European society.
b)
People across Europe began practicing Native American religions.
c)
Many Europeans were enslaved and taken to North and South America.
d)
People in both places were introduced to new crops and animals.
24.
Which artist created the following:
- The Last Judgement
- Sistine Chapel
- David
- La Pieta'
a)
Leonardo da Vinci
b)
Dante
c)
Michelangelo
d)
Raphael
25.
Which aspect of the Haitian Revolution made it different from the any other revolutions? 
a)
The Haitian Revolution involved a slave rebellion.
b)
The Haitian Revolution did not involve European powers.
c)
The Haitian Revolution did not succeed in its goals.
d)
The Haitian Revolution overthrew an emperor.
26.
What term is used to describe the journey of African slaves across the Atlantic Ocean? 
a)
the Great Passage
b)
the Middle Passage
c)
the Long Passage
d)
the Northwest Passage
27.
What term is used to describe the journey of African slaves across the Atlantic Ocean? 
a)
the Great Passage
b)
the Middle Passage
c)
the Long Passage
d)
the Northwest Passage
28.
Who is described here?
.Elected prime minister of Prussia in 1862
• Used policies of realpolitik to manipulate German politics
• First Chancellor of the German Empire in 1871
a)
Frederick the Great
b)
Otto von Bismarck
c)
Wilhelm I
d)
Paul von Hindenburg
29.
 For centuries, the Indian subcontinent was a destination for European traders looking for valuable products like sugar, salt, and jute (used to make rope). The Industrial Revolution in Europe resulted in advanced military weapons that Europeans used to conquer distant lands. Both the British and the French were very interested in the raw materials they could get out of India to send back to their factories.
Based upon the paragraph above, which of the following is correct regarding European powers in India in the 18th century? 
a)
While the British and French fought, the Portuguese were able to capture most of India.
b)
The French East India Company defeated the British and expanded into the Bengal region.
c)
The British and the French fought against each other for control of India.
d)
The British and French divided India into regions administered by the two countries.
30.
What was one of the political effects of the European discovery of the New World? 
a)
Countries in Europe became more stable politically.
b)
Most of North and South America eventually became colonized by European countries.
c)
The Europeans established democratic forms of government throughout the New World.
d)
Europe's political power diminished as North and South America became a world superpower.
31.
The rise of fascist regimes in countries like Italy and Germany in the early 20th century came about in part because of which of the following? 
a)
fear of anti-semitism which spread through Europe
b)
imperialist aims of Eastern European countries
c)
economic and emotional burdens following World War I
d)
high employment rates during the inter-war years
32.
Why was the United Nations formed in 1945? 
a)
to form the Pacific and Atlantic Charters to help rebuild war-torn countries
b)
to provide economic rebuilding support for countries impaired by civil war
c)
to intervene in conflicts between governments in hopes of avoiding future wars
d)
to honor those who have died in the military for their countries in times of war
33.
 The method of manufacturing that entails bringing workers and machines into a central workplace is known as the 
a)
assembly line.
b)
cottage industry.
c)
domestic system.
d)
factory system.
34.
Urbanization tends to occur as a result of industrialization. This is because 
a)
people moved to the cities for jobs.
b)
people wanted to develop colonies.
c)
people moved to the country to farm.
d)
people did not want to work in factories.
35.
What effect did the Great Depression have on fascism, communism, and other similar movements in Europe and Asia? 
a)
It weakened them because it convinced people that democracy had control over the situation.
b)
It strengthened them because people felt a stronger government could improve the economy.
c)
It strengthened them because people were eager to fight new wars against enemy countries.
d)
It weakened them because the movements were unable to stop the Depression from happening.
36.
What's the term for the technological revolution beginning in 1700s England with steam engines?
a)
Industrial Revolution
b)
Industrious Society
c)
Commercial Takeover
d)
Machine Age
37.

What's the philosophy of government owning some major industries so as to more evenly distribute wealth?

a)

socialism

b)

capitalism

c)

imperialism

d)

liberalism

38.
What was the event after the Napoleonic Wars when aristocrats established a balance of power?
a)
Congress of Vienna
b)
Berlin Conference
c)
Paris Summit
d)
Rome Conference
39.
What word describes pride in one's country, belief in its superiority, or belief that it should be united & independent?
a)
nationalism
b)
irredentism
c)
patriotism
d)
conservatism
40.
Who was the prime minister of Prussia whose political strategy & wars united Germany?
a)
Otto von Bismark
b)
Franz Ferdinand
c)
Klemens von Metternich
d)
Augustus William
41.
What is the term for belief in the superiority of one's race, or discrimination based on race?
a)
racism
b)
racialism
c)
nationalism
d)
social darwinism
42.
What is the term for applying the concept of the "survival of the fittest" to human society?
a)
racism
b)
racialism
c)
nationalism
d)
social darwinism
43.
What is the term for creating empires to exploit many different territories?
a)
imperialism
b)
social darwinism
c)
conservatism
d)
nationalism
44.
What were two wars in which Britain forced China to accept certain British trade?
a)
Opium Wars
b)
Crimean Wars
c)
Hashish Wars
d)
Marijuana Wars
45.
What revolution gave more power to Japan's emperor & opened Japan to westernization?
a)
Meiji Restoration
b)
Taisho Revolution
c)
Taika Reforms
d)
Heisei Restoration
46.
What was the time in the late 1800s when European powers conquered almost all of Africa?
a)
Scramble for Africa
b)
Rumble for Africa
c)
African War
d)
Battle of Africa
47.
An entrepreneur is someone 
a)
Someone who works for a new business
b)
Someone who starts a new business
c)
Someone who takes over an existing business
d)
Someone who does not want to work
48.
Look at the time line. What would be a good title for it?
a)
How the Cotton Gin Is Made
b)
How the Erie Canal Was Built
c)
Inventions from the Industrial Revolution
d)
Inventors of the Industrial Revolution
49.
the process of moving from an agricultural society, in which most goods are handmade, to a society that thrives on machine-manufactured goods
a)
textile
b)
economy
c)
industrialization
d)
technology
50.

Why were railroads so important during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

they moved goods more quickly and less expensively over greater distances

b)

they were fun to ride on to go visit family in other states

c)

people could ride on railroads to get to their jobs in another city

51.
In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
a)
United States
b)
France
c)
Great Britain
52.
What had to occur before the Industrial Revolution could take place?
a)
The Economic Revolution
b)
The Glorious Revolution
c)
The Agricultural Revolution
d)
The French Revolution
53.
Which 2 natural resources were the backbone of the Industrial Revolution?
a)
wood and peat
b)
oil and natural gas
c)
coal and iron
d)
cotton and tobacco
54.
What is the movement of people from rural to urban areas called?
a)
ruralization
b)
colonization
c)
inflation
d)
urbanization
55.
Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?
a)
Low wages
b)
Safe working conditions
c)
Dangerous working conditions
d)
Widespread pollution
56.
Which of the following groups would most likely benefit from the socialist ideas of Karl Marx?
a)
Entrepreneurs
b)
Factory Workers
c)
Large Business Corporations
d)
Factory Managers
57.
What does communism believe in?
a)
Economic system with individuals having private ownership of money/production.
b)
Maintaining total control over society. 
c)
Economic equality through elimination of private property.
d)
A government of the people, by the people, for the people.
58.
The founder of communism 
a)
Adam Smith
b)
John Locke
c)
Karl Marx
d)
Rousseau 
59.
This person wrote "The Wealth of Nations" and believed the government should have a limited role in business.
a)
John Locke
b)
Adam Smith
c)
Charles Fourier 
d)
Karl Marx
60.
This economic system aims to make the best products for the lowest amount of money, which often times leads to bad treatment of workers.
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Mixed Market Economy 
d)
Capitalism 
61.
What was a long term result of the Industrial Revolution?
a)
A cleaner natural environment
b)
Animal Preservation
c)
Worker Unions and Labor Laws
d)
A second Neolithic Revolution
62.
______________get to make the economic decisions under capitalism.
a)
Individuals
b)
Government
c)
Literally no one
d)
The President 
63.
Imperialism is __________.
a)
when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
b)
when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
c)
when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
d)
when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
64.
The argument that the human species improves when more intelligent and resourceful people thrive and prosper, while weak and stupid people die out, is referred to as:
a)
Social Darwinism
b)
Social Gospel
c)
Linnaean Model
d)
Pinnacle of Creation
65.
The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:
a)
A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
b)
A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
c)
A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
d)
A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa
66.
The Boxer Rebellion refers to when:
a)
The nations of the West united to put down a rebellion against their influence in China
b)
A war when the people of Africa learned personal fighting styles to try to resist the European armies
c)
A rebellion erupted amongst British soldiers over bad pay and rations in their colonies, and they tried to "box" their way out of service
d)
The French people took up boxing in protest of the imperial policies of their government
67.
Industrialization affected the relationships between industrialized nations and non-industrialized nations because it
a)
was the driving force behind imperialism. 
b)
weakened economic ties between nations. 
c)
allowed industrialized nations to take slaves. 
d)
enabled the two types of nations to strengthen each other.
68.
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 
a)
France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly. 
b)
There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers. 
c)
African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers. 
d)
Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders. 
69.
 Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?
a)
It was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies.
b)
The success of India's self sufficient economy strengthened Britain.
c)
The sepoy were a perfect model of successful imperialism.
d)
it had vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.
70.
an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment
a)
protectorate
b)
colonialism
c)
sphere of influence
d)
imperialism
71.
What product did the government of China try to prevent the British from trading in their country?
a)
opium
b)
gold
c)
tea
d)
silk
72.
The Meiji Restoration in Japan was a response to...
a)
nationalism and imperialistic threats
b)
isolationism
c)
converting to Christianity
d)
socialism and the cottage industry
73.

Which of the following events led to Japan being opened up to foreign trade?

a)

Admiral Matthew Perry landing in Tokyo with warships

b)

The Boxer Rebellion

c)

Queen Liliuokalani being overthrown

d)

The Sepoy Mutiny

74.
What was the war between Russia and Japan called?
a)
Opium War
b)
Sino-Japanese War
c)
Russo-Japanese War
d)
French and Indian War
75.

Interactions between the Byzantine Empire and Kievan Russia influenced the Russians to

a)

recognize the absolute political authority of the Pope

b)

adopt Orthodox Christianity

c)

call for an alliance with the Muslims

d)

terrorize Charlemagne’s empire

76.

What was a major contribution of the Byzantine AND Islamic Empires?

a)

adoption of democratic ideas from Russia

b)

spread of humanism and secularism across Europe

c)

reunification of eastern and western Christendom

d)

preservation of Greek and Roman culture

77.

• Justinian imposes new code of law.

• Completion of Hagia Sophia adds beauty to Constantinople.

• Greco-Roman tradition preserved.


Which empire is described in these statements?

a)

byzantine

b)

persian

c)

mauryan

d)

Islamic

78.

4. Which of these is NOT an achievement of the Islamic Empires?

a)

They defeated christian crusaders many times

b)

They defeated the Byzantine empire

c)

They spread Islam to Russia

d)

Their trade empire brought great wealth

79.

What allowed Europe to become powerful and wealthy in the Renaissance era?

a)

Military crusading

b)

Increased trade, banking, and education

c)

inefficient theocratic rulers and few government regulations

d)

Low taxes and low immigration rates

80.

In the early 1600s, which issue regarding contact between the Europeans and the Japanese was a primary area of concern for the Tokugawa regime?

a)

Europeans might interfere in Japan’s cultural traditions.

b)

Japanese jobs were taken by European workers.

c)

Japanese exports were not competitive in European markets.

d)

Europeans could gain control of Japan’s coal mines.

81.

• Forbidden City constructed as home for the emperor and his family.

• Blue and white porcelain becomes known worldwide.

• Zheng He makes voyages to the “western oceans.”


Which civilization is most closely associated with these events?

a)

Aztec

b)

Chinese

c)

Persian

d)

Axum

82.

What contributed to the decline of both the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?

a)

natural disasters

b)

disruption in trade

c)

religious rebellions

d)

incompetent leadership

83.

According to the map, how was the Silk Road associated with the development of cities?

a)

Increased trade along this route helped establish cities within major empires

b)

The development of many cities created a need for better roads

c)

The Silk Road was built as an alternative to trade between large cities by the sea

d)

European governments promoted free trade between major cities

84.

Using the map, what conclusions about indian ocean trade can you draw?

a)

east african coastal cities were cut off from growth and trade

b)

cultural contact between africa and the middle east didn't happen

c)

india, the middle east, and east africa were connected through trade

d)

trade promoted migration from east africa to west africa

85.

13. Which action from another religion is most similar to Hindu pilgrims bathing in the Ganges River at Varanasi?

a)

Muslims visiting a mosque

b)

Christians getting baptised

c)

Buddhists chanting and meditating

d)

Jews avoiding unclean foods

86.

14. The Ten Commandments are to Judaism as the Five Pillars are to

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Shinto

d)

Islam

87.

15. What do Hinduism, Confucianism, Christianity, and Islam all have in common?

a)

They all encourage the worship of a god or deity

b)

They all provide ethical codes of conduct to follow in daily life

c)

They all require ritualistic fasting and feasting

d)

They are all polytheistic in origin

88.

Why did Britain consider India its "jewel in the crown"?

a)

India was the only colony that didn't resist British control.

b)

India's population and resources made it the most valuable of all the British colonies.

c)

India was controlled by a company; the government didn't have to be involved in the day-to-day affairs of the colony.

d)

India had a vast supply of diamonds and emeralds.

89.

What country won the Russo-Japanese War?

a)

Russia

b)

Japan

c)

United States

90.

What is the Meiji Restoration?

a)

The restoration of Emperor Meiji's power and the modernisation and industrialisation of Japan

b)

It marked the return of Charles II as king following the period of Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth

c)

The period of history following the fall of Napoleon in 1814 until the July Revolution of 1830.

91.
Areas where imperial/European powers had exclusive trading rights in China
a)
spheres of influence
b)
spheres of trade
c)
spheres of opium
d)
spheres of rights
92.

The Berlin Conference in 1884 was significant because it

a)

established rules for the European division of Africa

b)

ensured ethnic harmony in the Middle East

c)

promoted Belgium as a world power

d)

called for a war against England

93.
What is the term for having strong loyalty and devotion to a region or country?
a)
Anarchism
b)
Treason
c)
Countryism
d)
Nationalism
94.
Who said German unification would be achieved through "blood and iron"?
a)
Otto Von BIsmarck
b)
Giuseppe Mazzini
c)
Giuseppe Garibaldi
d)
Victor Emmanuel
95.
With which of the following country's defeat at the hands of Bismarck and his forces  did the final unification of Germany and Italy finally take place?
a)
Russia
b)
Austria-Hungary
c)
England
d)
France
96.
The Meiji Restoration in Japan was a response to...
a)
Nationalism and imperialistic threats
b)
Isolationism
c)
Converting to Christianity
d)
ALL of These
97.

what is an effect of European exploration in the Americas?

a)

germany extended it's new world empire

b)

spain dominated north and south america

c)

africans were enslaved to work on plantations and in mines

d)

american indians maintained resistances to european diseases

98.
a)

wages for indigenous (native) laborers were increased by spanish viceroys

b)

large numbers of spanish immigrants were hired to work in the colonial mines

c)

numerous rebellions among spanish elites threatened to destabilize the colonies

d)

a high rate of death among native people led the spanish to import large numbers of enslaved africans

99.

Who conquered the Aztec empire?

a)

Hernan Cortés

b)

Francisco Pizarro

c)

Ferdinand Magellan

d)

Vasco Núñez de Balboa

100.

Which European civilization colonized most of the Americas?

a)

England

b)

Spain

c)

Portugal

d)

France

101.

Which of these is NOT a way that the Islamic Empires influenced other societies?

a)

Spread of intellectual and technological advancements through trade

b)

uniting all societies under the common laws and practices of Sharia

c)

Preserving and building upon the ideas of the Greeks and Romans

d)

Increasing the profitability of the Indian Ocean and Trans Saharan trade

102.

What of the following was MOST influential in allowing the Mongols to create the largest land based empire in world history?

a)

The Mongols had superior skills, weapons, larger cities, and better engineers than any other civilization at the time.

b)

The Mongols enslaved the armies of conquered territories and made them conquer new areas. When they’d disobey the Mongols would brutalize them.

c)

When the mongols wanted to conquer a new territory, they would study their enemies and adopt their tactics. They also allowed conquered people freedom and promotions based on merit

d)

Marco Polo wrote heavily about traveling to the palace of Kublai Khan and the Mongol empire, which lead to heavy military support from Europe

103.

Which situation is a result of the location of the Byzantine Empire?

a)

Constantinople became an important center of trade and knowledge.

b)

The Seljuk Turks protected and defended Byzantine leaders. Moscow became the religious center for all Orthodox Christians.

c)

The Byzantine emperor was able to conquer areas from Korea to Spain.

d)

Moscow became the religious center for all Orthodox Christians.

104.

Which TWO things are achievements of the Byzantine Empire?

a)

The magna carta and feudal system

b)

Justinian Law Code and the Hagia Sophia

c)

St. Basil’s cathedral and the Cyrillic alphabet

d)

Increased trade and conversion of new lands to Islam

105.

this pyramid represents a society based on

a)

social class

b)

education achievement

c)

wealth

d)

politics

106.

this illustration suggests what about the European feudal system?

a)

designed to promote political and economic equality

b)

controlled by a powerful middle class

c)

allows for social mobility

d)

is supported by the labor of peasants and serfs

107.

23. What is the purpose of the a caste system or social hierarchy?

a)

To allow for social mobility in a society

b)

To ensure that the people with power keep their power

c)

To ensure that there are enough jobs for everyone

d)

To more easily facilitate the redistribution of wealth

108.

24. Feudalism became widespread because

a)

It made everybody equal.

b)

People needed protection from invaders.

c)

The three-field system made farming desirable.

d)

Christianity taught peasants to leave their lord.

109.

What was the purpose of most joint-stock companies of the 1500 and 1600s?

a)

Financing wars in Africa

b)

Funding colonies in the Americas

c)

Paying for the building of slave ships

d)

Funding the digging of gold mines

110.

Mercantilist economic policies during the Age of Exploration can best be described as

a)

A way to build self-sufficiency within a country by exporting more than it imports.

b)

A laissez-fair (hands off) approach to business, similar to capitalism.

c)

Avoidance of imperialist responsibilities.

d)

Hostile to innovation and new methods of business.

111.

The purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas signed by Portugal and Spain was to

a)

divide up the trade routes to the East

b)

decrease conflict over the claiming of new lands

c)

promote cooperation in the sharing of technological advances

d)

create an alliance that would offset Dutch domination of sea routes

112.

During the 1500s, what was China's official trade policy?

a)

China openly traded with all European countries.

b)

Only the government was allowed to trade with foreign countries.

c)

China traded only with Japan and other Asian countries.

d)

The government lowered taxes to promote trade.

113.

How did the ideas of the scientific revolution and enlightenment change European society during the 1500-1800s?

a)

They reinforced that people should not question the leaders of the church

b)

They moved people away from the idea of faith to that of observable truths

c)

They encouraged people to resist any man-made laws to favor natural laws

d)

They supported people who believe in the supernatural to control the world around them

114.

which of the following enlightenment philosophers is matched with the WRONG ideology?

a)

John Locke =natural rights and can overthrow gov'ts that don't support natural rights of people

b)

Rousseau = direct democracy and social contract

c)

Mary Wollstonecraft = women's rights and equality

d)

Voltaire = freedom from cruel and unusual punishments and tortures

115.

“I do not agree with a word you say but will defend to the death your right to say it.” –Voltaire


Voltaire is espousing the Enlightenment ideal of

a)

Freedom of Religion

b)

Absolute Monarchy

c)

The Right to Bear Arms

d)

Freedom of Speech

116.

Humanism paved the way for the Protestant Reformation to take hold by

a)

Valuing individual ideas and contributions.

b)

Revering the opinions of the papacy alone.

c)

Discouraging people from studying classical literature.

d)

Focusing on the afterlife at the exclusion of truly experiencing this one.

117.

The information in this chart could best support which historical argument?

a)

The Persian empire is better because it affords the most political freedom

b)

governments that allow people to vote and are based on majority rule can sometimes result in certain groups NOT having rights

c)

republics and democracies are too similar to one another to properly study

d)

Civil service examinations were used to select government officials empires, republics, and democracies

118.
a)

european kings removed church leaders from their countries

b)

the law weakened the power of european kings

c)

european kings started appointing church officials to political office

d)

kings are allowed to be appointed to religious positions

119.

how was european society effected by the crusades?

a)

access to luxury trade goods was severely limited by war

b)

islamic armies invaded europe and destroyed cities and farms

c)

europeans developed a greater interest in trade

d)

peasant rebellions stopped as the church gained more power

120.

what is an important effect of the black death?

a)

decrease in confidence in the church

b)

decrease in pay for peasants

c)

increase in power and money for nobles

d)

increase in medical research in europe

121.

24. What was the result of The Magna Carta?

a)

strengthened the power of the king.

b)

checked the power of the king.

c)

was willingly signed by John.

d)

None of the above

122.

In which ways did the liberation of Mexico and Brazil differ?

a)

Mexico's liberation was violent; Brazil's liberation was non-violent.

b)

Mexico was liberated from Spanish control; Brazil was liberated from Portuguese control

c)

Mexico's liberation involved the lower classes; Brazil's only involved the rich creole class

d)

All of the above are true.

123.

which of the following are reasons people started revolutions in the 1700s and 1800s? (click all the apply)

a)

unfair taxation systems

b)

oppression on the lower classes by the wealthier and noble classes

c)

starvation and poverty

d)

wealthy creole/upper classes wanted the same rights as nobility

e)

napoleon was a terrible leader

124.
a)

the revolution was furthered by english protestants due to their distrust of catholic leaders

b)

the revolution was furthered due by English people due to stories about what a hero william of orange was

c)

the revolution was slowed by the english people due to their distrust of foreigners

d)

the revolution was slowed by english protestants due to their admiration for King James' religious tolerance

125.

The independence movement in Latin America was spearheaded by the

a)

mulattos.

b)

Creoles.

c)

Spanish.

d)

peninsulares.

126.

which revolution below was the most revolutionary? Meaning, which one caused the most drastic change for the most people

a)

Brazilian

b)

haitian

c)

american

d)

french

127.

The initial aim of the French Revolution was to secure rights for the oppressed people of France. During the Revolution, Maximilien Robespierre rose to power and established his Reign of Terror until he, like his victims, was killed. Later, Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power as dictator of France until he, too, was defeated.


What conclusion can be drawn from this information?

a)

Good intentions triumph over evil ones.

b)

Dictators always arise during a revolution.

c)

France has an abnormally high number of dictators.

d)

The goal of revolutions can sometimes be manipulated by power-hungry leaders.

128.

answer the question at the bottom of the excerpt

a)

overseas trade encouraged nations to build strong navies to defend their trade routes and aggressively expel regional rival

b)

overseas trade led to increased use of military alliances between naval powers and wealthy city states

c)

shifts in the balance of global trade discouraged middle eastern and asian empires from claiming valuable trading sites in asia

d)

shifts in the balance of global trade led to short and violent wars of euopean allies against their asian rivals

129.

What were China's main reasons for rejecting British offers of trade?

a)

British merchants decided they didn’t need Chinese goods.

b)

Britain wanted to be the exclusive trading partner with China.

c)

China's emperor did not like the gifts the British merchants offered.

d)

China believed it was self-sufficient and didn't need outside goods.

130.

Which of the following effects of the columbian exchange accurately impacted europeans most?

a)

New foods are introduced between the new and old world lead to population booms

b)

The introduction of new diseases lead to widespread extinction

c)

The introduction of cultural ideas like religion and new farming techniques allowed society to flourish

d)

The introduction of new animals and weaponry increased food, farming, and military techniques

131.

The following are ways that increased exploration and global trade impacted different groups. Which one is WRONG?

a)

Native Americans = increased population due to the introduction of european crops and christianity

b)

Europeans = increased population due to the introduction of new crops

c)

Asians = increased population due to the introduction of new crops

d)

Africans = decreased population due to increased enslavement, malnutrition, and warfare

132.

What steps did the Meiji emperor take to modernize Japan?

a)

He maintained Japan as a strong military dictatorship.

b)

He rejected Western forms of government.

c)

He cut trade with the West.

d)

He supported Japan industrializing.

133.

What event is being depicted here?

a)

Opium War

b)

Signing of the Declaration of Independence

c)

Sepoy Rebellion

d)

Berlin Conference

134.

Why were the Opium Wars significant?

a)

It forced China to change to a democratic government

b)

It forced Great Britain to recognise the importance of Confucian values

c)

It forced China to open its doors to trade with the western world

d)

It forced Great Britain to open its doors to trade with the Qing dynasty.

135.

How was the result of imperialism in Japan different than in India, Africa, or China?

a)

Japan could not keep up with European weapons technology.

b)

Japan was able to resist European imperialism by adopting Western technology

c)

Japan was forced to become a western colony.

d)

Japan was taken over by foreign countries.

136.

beginning in the 1500s, European missionaries traveled to places like China to spread Christianity as part of the Catholic (counter) Reformation. How did missionaries contribute to increased global interactions?

a)

they converted to local religions, which spread throughout europe when they returned home

b)

they shared european knowledge of science, technology and humanities

c)

they established trade networks between china and europe

d)

they shared knowledge of Europe's many Utopian (perfect) societies

137.

The governments of Spain and Portugal sponsored overseas exploration and expansion in the late 1400s and into the 1500s because they

a)

desired spices from the Indies

b)

owed allegiance to Islamic caliphates

c)

militarily defeated the Ottoman Empire

d)

lacked access to northern Africa

138.

Europeans' main motives for making voyages of exploration were to

a)

test their new technology

b)

grow wealthy and spread Christianity

c)

break the Portuguese monopoly on trade

d)

gain extra land for a growing population

139.

The middle passage is the part of leg of the triangular trade in which ships sailed from Africa to the Americas. More than half of the Africans put on ships bound for the Americas died before reaching the shore. Which of the following is NOT a reason the trip was terrible for passengers.

a)

cramped quarters below deck meant that people often suffocated

b)

unsanitary conditions rapidly spread disease and illness

c)

slaves were expected to do the hard labor of sailing

d)

slavers were constantly beating and assaulting the slaves

140.

2. Which of the following dates is the oldest?

a)

2017 BCE

b)

2019 CE

c)

600 BCE

d)

984 CE

141.

3. Which of the following time designators is incorrect?

a)

BC: Before Christ

b)

AD: After Death

c)

BCE: Before Common Era

d)

CE: Common Era

142.

how did the printing revolution contribute to increased global interactions?

a)

by making texts available to broader audiences, leading to the spread of new ideas

b)

by creating interchangeable parts that made repairing the printing press easier

c)

by mass producing the press to make it available to small towns

d)

by using color to gain the interest of more people

143.

The Renaissance in western Europe was a period noted for

a)

armed conflict over control of the Holy Land

b)

the rise of feudalism in the Mediterranean region

c)

the mass movement of peoples from urban to rural areas

d)

a shift from a spiritual focus to a more humanistic one

144.

Which of the following was NOT one of Martin Luther's criticisms of the Catholic Church?

a)

The authority of the pope

b)

Belief that salvation came through faith, not good works

c)

The clergy should be allowed to get married

d)

People should be allowed to read the bible for themselves

145.

What is the most influential impact of the Protestant Reformation? (select 2 answers)

a)

The power of the catholic church increased

b)

Many new denominations of Christianity formed in the west

c)

The pope became the weakest religious leader in the world

d)

Monarchs converted to Protestantism across Europe

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