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Which of the following statements best describes the role of women in Song China?
A. Women were allowed to own property and vote in local councils B. Foot binding became a symbol of status and patriarchy C. Women led major religious sects and had political power D. Women were part of a matrilineal inheritance system.
B. Foot binding became a symbol of status and patriarchy
Which of the following best explains a major effect of the Colombian Exchange on the Americas?
A. A dramatic decline in European population due to maize dependency B. The introduction of deadly diseases that decimated indigenous populations C. A widespread rejection of Christianity D. The rise of feudalism in native societies
B. The introduction of deadly diseases that decimated indigenous populations
Which country emerged as a dominant global power after World War II?
A. Germany B. Japan C. Soviet Union D. United States
D. United States
The coastal cities of Mombasa, Sofala and Mogadishu often exported…
A. Silk and porcelain B. Cotton and Steel C. Horses, Figs, and dates D. Enslaved people, ivory, and gold
D. Enslaved people, ivory, and gold
Which of the following were diseases associated with poverty?
A. Ebola B. AIDS C. Alzheimer’s D. Malaria
D. Malaria
The Delhi Sultanate in India was established by which group?
A. Mongols B. Hindus C. Turkish Muslims D. Chinese Bureaucrats.
C. Turkish Muslims
Which of the following crops from the Americas had the greatest demographic impact on Afro-Eurasia?
A. Tobacco B. Cocoa C. Potatoes and Maize D. Cotton
C. Potatoes and Maize
Which of the following was a significant long-term effect of the transatlantic slave trade?
A. Dramatic, depopulation and political instability in parts of West Africa B. A rise in free labor systems across the Americas. C. Elimination of European involvement in African affairs D. Strengthening of African kingdoms that rejected the trade
A. Dramatic, depopulation and political instability in parts of West Africa
What was a major global economic effect of World War I?
A. Expansion of global markets B. Increased investment in Asia C. Disruption of trade and rise of protectionism D. Creation of the European Union
C. Disruption of trade and rise of protectionism
The success and timing of trade through the Indian Ocean basin largely depended upon which of the following environmental factors?
A. The alignment of the stars B. Monsoon winds C. Ocean currents in the Atlantic D. Melting Glaciers
B. Monsoon winds
How did the Marshall plan contribute to globalization?
A. By reducing tariffs worldwide B. By providing military aid to Asia C. By funding European recovery and promoting economic integration D. By supporting independence movements in Africa
C. By funding European recovery and promoting economic integration
Which of the following contributed most directly to the success of Spanish colonization in the Americas?
A. Protestant missionary efforts B. Chinese naval support C. Alliances with African kingdoms D. The use of gunpowder weapons and native allies
D. The use of gunpowder weapons and native allies
The Dutch East India company is best known for:
A. Abolishing slavery across its territories B. Spreading Buddhism through Japan C. Conducting state sponsored trade and colonization in Southeast Asia. D. Conquering the Mughal Empire
C. Conducting state sponsored trade and colonization in Southeast Asia
Which of the following factors contributed to the extension of trade routes between East Africa and the Middle East?
A. Kingdoms in West Africa, such as Mali increased their demand for gold and salt. B. The establishment of the Christen kingdom of Axum in East Africa encouraged Christian kingdoms in the Middle East to establish and protect more trade routes. C. Increased demand for slave labor to work on Mesopotamian sugar plantation D. The expansion of the Caliphates beyond the Sahara desert led to protection of trade routes
C. Increased demand for slave labor to work on Mesopotamian sugar plantation
Which of the following was the most direct result of the unification of large empires like the Han in China and the Roman Empire in the Mediterranean?
A. The collapse of major agricultural societies in the Middle East B. The establishment of long-distance trade networks, such as the Silk Road C. The rapid spread of industrial manufacturing D. The standardization of a single global currency
B. The establishment of long-distance trade networks, such as the Silk Road
Which of the following empires most strongly promoted a syncretic blend of local and foreign traditions?
A. Safavid B. Qing C. Mughal D. Tokugawa
C. Mughal
“The desire of Jews to reestablish an independent homeland where their ancestors had lived in the Middle East” is referred to as…
A. Zionism B. Deism C. Anti-Semitism D. Abolitionism
A. Zionism
Which of the following was a significant effect of the Mongol khanates?
A. A permanent influence of Mongol control on conquered areas. B. Significant technological and cultural diffusions. C. The destruction of trade routes and a decrease in commerce D. The Mongols adoption of confusion traditions
B. Significant technological and cultural diffusions
Which of the following characteristics of the Ottoman Empire best explains their ability to expand and administer a diverse territory?
A. The isolationist trade policies that kept foreign influences out. B. The reliance on decentralized feudal lords to collect taxes C. The strict enforcement of a single religion upon all conquered peoples. D. The devshirme system of recruiting and converting Christian subjects to serve as elite soldiers and bureaucrats
D. The devshirme system of recruiting and converting Christian subjects to serve as elite soldiers and bureaucrats
C) Both relied on the development of oasis caravan towns and specialized commercial institutions to facilitate the exchange of luxury goods.
The Great Depression led many countries to adopt which kind of economic policy?
A. Economic liberalization B. Free market capitalism C. Autarky and isolationism D. Regional economic integration.
C. Autarky and isolationism
Which of the following is a way the Mongol solidified their administrative control?
A. They forced other areas of Asia to convert to their animistic religion. B. They moved and migrated administrators across portions of their empire to serve in new locations C. They set up a tributary system in all areas under their control and returned to Mongolia. D. They murdered and pillaged all of the towns in their possession to extract wealth
B. They moved and migrated administrators across portions of their empire to serve in new locations
Which of the following is a primary reason for the expansion of the Mali Empire in West Africa during the 13th century?
A) The use of advanced naval technology to dominate the Atlantic coast
B) The strategic control of the trans-Saharan trade routes and gold-salt trade
C) Military alliances established with the Holy Roman Empire
D) The widespread adoption of Hinduism among the ruling elite
B) The strategic control of the trans-Saharan trade routes and gold-salt trade
In the mid-to-late 20th century, how did the process of decolonization in Africa differ most significantly from the process of decolonization in South Asia?
A) Decolonization in South Asia resulted in the immediate partition of the region, leading to massive sectarian violence and population transfers.
B) African decolonization relied almost entirely on peaceful negotiations and legal transfers of power, whereas South Asia experienced intense, protracted guerrilla warfare.
C) Decolonization in Africa led directly to the establishment of Marxist-Leninist republics, whereas South Asia embraced capitalist democratic institutions.
D) African independence movements received zero support from either the United States or the Soviet Union, whereas South Asia received massive Cold War aid
A) Decolonization in South Asia resulted in the immediate partition of the region, leading to massive sectarian violence and population transfers
In the period 1750 to 1900, which of the following best explains the emergence of indentured labor as a major global demographic and economic phenomenon?
A. The total abolition of all forms of enslaved labor worldwide led to a sudden shortage of agricultural workers in the Americas.
B. The advent of steamships and railroads made global travel cheap and accessible, encouraging voluntary mass migrations from Europe to the United States.
C. The need for plantation labor after the decline and abolition of the Atlantic slave trade, combined with the economic displacement of populations in Asia (e.g., China and India), created a ready pool of contract laborers.
D. Industrialized nations in Europe sought to establish permanent, settler-colonial communities in Africa using short-term contract workers rather than military force
C. The need for plantation labor after the decline and abolition of the Atlantic slave trade, combined with the economic displacement of populations in Asia (e.g., China and India), created a ready pool of contract laborers