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In the 1990s, which two countries dominated the headlines because genocide was occurring in these countries? A Switzerland and Poland B. Vietnam and Singapore C. Rwanda and Sudan D. Mexico and Brazil
What is Rwanda and Sudan
100
During the late 19th century, which geographic factor helped attract European investors to southern Africa and southeast Asia? A smooth coastlines B. navigable rivers C. natural resources D. temperate climate
What is natural resources
100
Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in A supporting the divine right theory B. debating the role of the church in society C. promoting increased power for European monarchs D. changing the relationship between people and their government
What is changing the relationship between people and their government
100
Which of the following types of government allows individuals elected by popular vote to exercise power? A theocratic government B. totalitarian government C. monarchial government D. representative government
What is a representative government
100
Which of the following developments during the Scientific Revolution led to the other three? A People try to apply the scientific approach to all aspects of society. B. Political scientists propose new ideas about government. C. The development of the scientific method challenges current world views. D. Philosophes began to address social issues through reason
What is the development of the scientific method challenges current world views
200
The blending of Islamic culture and Indian practices resulted in A the end of Sufism B. the development of Sikhism C. the end of the caste system D. the conversion of many Muslims to Hinduism
What is the development of Sikhism
200
The major economic advantages influencing European dominance A food preservation and print technology B. communications and transportation C. email and cell phones D. metallurgy and paper money
What is communication and transportation
200
An economic system in which most of the means of production, such as factories and farms, are owned by individuals or corporations is known as — A a capitalist or market system B. a communist or command system C. a subsistence agriculture system D. a mass-production system
What is a capitalist or market system
200
Which of the following was not an effect of industrialization in England? A There were artistic movements such as Romanticism and Realism that spread across Europe. B. There was a dramatic shift in the social structure of families because men were no longer the sole providers. C. The populations in rural areas continued to grow as a result of the enclosure movement. D. Reforms were implemented as a result of poor and social conditions in Britain’s factories.
What is the population in rural areas continue to grow as a result of the enclosure movement
200
All of the following were causes of the imperialism between 1850-1914 except A Nationalism B. missionary spirit C. economic competition D. spread democratic values
What is the spread of democratic values
300
*Advertising *Airline Travel *Internet *Popular Entertainment *Telecommunications The box above lists important influences on the — A. decline in international conflicts B. interactions within a global community C. reduction of global poverty D. creation of an international government
What is interactions within a global community
300
Which of the following is not associated with free enterprise? A public ownership of means of production B. private property rights C. profit motive driving economic development D. encouragement of entrepreneurship
What is public ownership of means of production
300
The beginning of the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe is most closely associated with the – A fall of the Berlin Wall B. admission of Warsaw Pact nations to NATO C. intervention of NATO in Yugoslavia D. formation of the European Union
What is the fall of the Berlin Wall
300
In the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin governed by means of secret police, censorship, and purges. This type of government is called A Feudalism B. Democracy C. Republicanism D. totalitarianism
What is totalitarianism
400
"A constitution? What for? The Koran is the oldest and most efficient constitution in the world" Based on this quote, which type of government would King Faisal most likely support? A absolute monarchy B. democratic republic C. theocratic sultanate D. limited monarchy
What is theocratic sultanate
400
One direct result of the 1991 Persian Gulf War was that the United Nations coalition forces – A gained control of all oil reserves in the Middle East B. liberated Kuwait from Iraqi control C. brought about peaceful relations between Israel and its neighbors D. captured the Iraqi leader, Saddam Hussein
What is liberated Kuwait from Iraqi control
400
The United States and the Soviet Union were no longer allies after WWII because the United States focused on economic recovery, while the Soviet Union focused on A Communism B. Capitalism C. Industrialism D. democracy
What is communism
400
*Gorbachev proposes nuclear arms reductions *Berliners travel freely between East and West *Russia seeks to join NATO These headlines are most closely associated with the ─ A military arms race B. decline of Cold War hostilities C. failures of the containment policies D. successes of communism in the Soviet Union
What is the decline of Cold War hostilities
400
Which of the following statements is not accurate concerning technological innovation after WWII? A It gave rise to an economic expansion and increased productivity. B. It changed the way people lived, worked, and played. C. It caused a decline in agricultural production leading to widespread starvation. D. It intensified the amount of environmental destruction
What is it caused a decline in agriculture production leading to widespread starvation
500
"Geneticists are tracing the movements of people in prehistoric Europe using our DNA as a time machine..." This passage suggests that modern science can be used to A aid historical analysis B. show the development of a point of view C. explain ancient medical practices D. predict future events.
What is aid historical analysis
500
Which of the following is a concept from classical Athens that is central to Western political thought today? A Individuals should fight against nature and society to achieve greatness. B. Individual achievement, dignity, and worth are of great importance. C. Individual recognition impedes societal progress. D. Individuals play a significant role in shaping ideas, society and state.
What is individuals play a significant role in shaping ideas, society, and state
500
Which statement best describes how a command economy functioned in the Soviet Union? A The laws of supply and demand controlled the economy. B. Trade policies mandated that imports exceed exports. C. The success of the agricultural sector controlled the price of manufactured goods. D. A central authority determined the type and quantity of goods to be produced.
What is a central authority determined the type and quantity of goods to be produced
500
The Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, and the Straits of the Dardanelles are similar because they A are strategic waterways that have been the center of conflicts B. were part of both the Persian and Roman empire C. are located in regions that have no natural resources D. prohibit the movement of ships carrying food supplies
What are strategic waterways that have been the center of conflits
500
In 1930 Mohandas Gandhi publicly opposed the British monopoly on the production and sale of salt in India. He led an illegal march to gather salt from the Arabian Sea. What effect did Gandhi’s actions have on Indians living under British authority? A Indians started using nonviolent methods to defy British law. B. Indians began promoting the caste system in other countries. C. Indians held large rallies in support of British rule. D. Indians continued to boycott the use of homespun textiles.
What is Indians started using nonviolent methods to defy British law
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