Enlightenment
Conflicts and War
Industrial Revolution
Imperialism
Nationalism
100
A main goal of the monarchs of Europe during the Age of Absolutism was to (1) establish legislative bodies (2) centralize political power (3) improve the quality of life for the peasant class
What is (2) centralize political power
100
What was a major cause of the French Revolution? (1) unfair taxes on the third estate (2) economic success of mercantilism (3) failure of the Congress of Vienna
What is (1) unfair taxes on the third estate
100
Which geographic feature helped England the most during the Industrial Revolution? (1) desert climate (2) natural harbors (3) mountainous terrain
What is (2) natural harbors
100
Which statement represents a motive for European imperialism? 1. To prevent future wars with other nations. 2.Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers. 3.European nations would benefit from learning the conquered nation’s culture.
What is 2.Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.
100
The Balkans were referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” in the period before World War I because of their (1) manufacturing ability (2) stockpiles of weapons (3) rivalries caused by nationalism
What is (3) rivalries caused by nationalism
200
The theory justifying a monarch’s rule by God’s authority is called (1) totalitarianism (2) predestination (3) divine right
What is (3) divine right
200
Which event is most closely related with the French Revolution? (1) Council of Trent (2) Thirty Years’ War (3) Reign of Terror
What is (3) Reign of Terror
200
Which course of action does the theory of laissez faire suggest a government should follow? (1) Government provides help for people in need (2) Government should create jobs (3) Government should not interfere in the economy
What is (3) Government should not interfere in the economy
200
The Berlin Conference in 1884 was important because it (1) promoted Belgium as a world power (2) established rules for the dividing of Africa among imperialist nations (3) called for a war against England
What is (2) established rules for the dividing of Africa among imperialist nations
200
• Appointment of Otto von Bismarck as Chancellor • Austro-Prussian War, 1866 • Franco-Prussian War, 1870–1871 These events led directly to (1) the unification of Germany (2) foreign rule in Italy (3) an alliance between Serbs and Russians
What is (1) the unification of Germany
300
According to John Locke, the purpose of government is to (1) protect the natural rights of individuals (2) serve the monarch (3) help the economy
What is (1) protect the natural rights of individuals
300
One way in which Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simón Bolívar, and José de San Martín are similar is that they (1) led independence movements (2) fought for Native American rights (3) defended the system of slavery
What is (1) led independence movements
300
One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it (1) strengthened the power of the Shogunate (2) decreased the level of pollution (3) modernized transportation
What is (3) modernized transportation
300
One way in which the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China are similar is that both attempted to (1) remove foreign influences from their countries (2) restore democracy (3) modernize their economy
What is (1) remove foreign influences from their countries
300
The slogan “Blood and Iron” and a united Germany are most closely associated with (1) Simón Bolívar (2) Camillo Cavour (3) Otto von Bismarck
What is (3) Otto von Bismarck
400
Which solution would Baron de Montesquieu offer to avoid having a power-hungry leader? (1) granting freedom of speech (2) bringing back absolute monarchies (3) separating the branches of government
What is (3) separating the branches of government
400
Led an independence movement in Haiti: 1. Simon Bolivar 2. Otto von Bismarck 3. Toussaint l'Overture
Who is (3) Toussaint l'Overture
400
During the 1800s, the writings of Marx, Engels, and Dickens focused attention on the problems faced by (1) factory owners (2) farm laborers (3) industrial workers
What is (3) industrial workers
400
During the 19th century, European nations established spheres of influence in China mainly to (1) profit from the rubber trade (2) introduce Islam to the Chinese people (3) gain trading advantages in China
What is (3) gain trading advantages in China
400
The unification of Italy and the unification of Germany show that (1) socialism was an effective way of organizing the economy (2) nationalism could be used to unify political interests (3) colonialism could be used to spread European civilization
What is (2) nationalism could be used to unify political interests
500
8. Which statement expresses an idea of the Enlightenment? (1) The king is holy and answers only to God. (2) Those who are the most fit will survive and succeed. (3) All individuals have natural rights.
What is (3) All individuals have natural rights.
500
What was a major cause of World War I? (1) rebellions in colonial lands in Africa and Asia (2) militarism in the nations of Europe (3) inability of the League of Nations to keep the peace
What is (2) militarism in the nations of Europe
500
The Industrial Revolution affected the industrialized countries of the world by: 1. Increasing urban populations 2. Decreasing overall population 3. Hurting the worldwide economy
What is 1. Increasing urban populations
500
The White Man’s Burden. “Take up the White Man’s burden— Send forth the best ye breed— Go, bind your sons to exile To serve your captives’ need; To wait, in heavy harness, On fluttered folk and wild— Your new-caught sullen peoples, Half devil and half child. . . .” — Rudyard Kipling, 1899 3. This stanza from Kipling’s poem is most closely associated with the belief that it was the duty of Western colonial powers to (1) learn from the people they conquered (2) teach their colonies how to produce manufactured goods (3) civilize the people they controlled
What is (3) civilize the people they controlled
500
The unification of Germany under Otto von Bismarck demonstrates the (1) influence of Marxist ideology (2) impact of nationalism (3) power of democratic ideals
What is (2) impact of nationalism
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