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World War I (Part I)
World War I (Part II)
War and Revolution
Mixed Bag 1
Mixed Bag 2
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Which generalization about the origin of war is best supported by the historical background of World War I? (A. Years of continuing international tension often lead to war, B. A policy of appeasement can delay, but not prevent the outbreak of war, C. War results from reliance on advances in technology, D. Religious hatreds often lead to war)
A. Years of continuing international tension often lead to war
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"Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated!" "Germany Declares War on Russia and France!" "Peace Treaty Signed at Versailles" Which war is referred to in these headlines?
World War I
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What was one effect of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) (A. Japan emerged as a major world power. B. Korea gained its independence. C. Czar Nicholas II gained power in Russia. D. Russia formed a military alliance with Japan)
A. Japan emerged as a major world power.
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The statements below are most clearly associated with which concept? The United States had an "Open Door" policy in China. Kipling wrote of the "White Man's Burden" in Africa and Asia Britain acquired virtual control of the Suez Canal in the Middle East
Imperialism
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Which was a major result of European imperialism in sub-Saharan Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries? (A. adoption of Islam as the dominant African religion, B. decline of traditional African cultures, C. strengthening of tribal organization, D. beginning of slavery)
B. decline of traditional African cultures
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Which statement best described Europe just before World War I? (A. The formation of opposing alliance systems increased international distrust., B. European leaders resorted to a policy of appeasement to solve international disputes, C. The communist nations promoted violent revolutions throughout Western Europe, D. The isolationist policies of England and France prevented their entry into the hostilities)
A. The formation of opposing alliance systems increased international distrust.
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The Balkans were referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" in the period before World War I because of their (a. manufacturing ability, b. stockpiles of weapons, c. nationalistic rivalries, d. economic strength)
C. nationalistic rivalries
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A major reason many Russian people supported the Bolsheviks in the November 1917 revolution was that the Bolsheviks called for (a. an immediate peace settlement with germany, b. a heavy investment in industry, C. the collectivization of agriculture, d. the abolition of all religion)
A. an immediadate peace settlement with Germany
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Which cause of imperialism contributed most to the decline of imperialism? (a. nationalism, B. missionary activity, C. search for markets, D. capital investment)
A. nationalism
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Which statement best describes the effects of the works of Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Sir Isaac Newton, and Rene Descartes? (A. The acceptance of traditional authority was strengthened, The scientific method was used to solve problems, C. Funding to education was increased by the English government, D. Interest in Greek and Roman drama was renewed.)
B. The scientific method was used to solve problems
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Which statement best explains why democratic governments failed in many European nations after World War I? (A. The governments were unable to solve serious economic problems in these nations, B. The working classes were put in control of industrial production in these nations., C. These nations were constantly threatened by attacks from the victors of the war., D. The United States openly interfered in European political affairs.)
A. The governments were unable to solve serious economic problems in these nations.
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Who was the U.S. President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
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A major cause of the Russian Revolution of 1917 was
The existence of sharp economic differences between social classes
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In the late 19th century, most European nations required their colonial territories to (A. become industrial nations and compete in the world market, B. preserve their customs and traditions, C. import mineral resources from Europe, D. purchase manufactured goods from the colonial power)
D. purchase manufactured goods from the colonial power
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The heliocentric model, the development of inductive reasoning , and the work of Descartes are all associated with which revolution?
Scientific
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Which event brought about the breakup of the Ottoman Empire?
World War I
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Just prior to WWI, the nations of Europe believed that the balance of power could best be maintained by (a. a system fo alliances, b. an international court, c. increases in tariff barriers, d. open agreements, openly arrived at)
A. a system of alliances
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Which was most characteristic of the Meiji Restoration in Japan? (A. declining military strength, B. industrial growth, C. economic isolation, D. political unrest)
B. industrial growth
400
During the 19th century, the African continent was affected most by
European Imperialism
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Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution? (A. social stability and economic self-sufficiency, B. observation and experimentation, C. technology and military expansion, D. scarcity and interdependence)
B. Observation and Experimentation
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A major cause of WWI was (a. decline in the policy of imperialism, b. the existence of opposing alliances, c. an increase in acts of aggression by England, D. the spread of communism throughout Europe)
B. the existence of opposing alliance
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The primary aim of the concept of balance of power in Europe during the 19th century was to (a. eliminate war as a foreign policy, b. prevent domination by any one country, c. create equal land and sea forces within each nation, d. divide Europe under two equal military powers)
B. prevent domination by any one country
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Which action was taken by the Bolsheviks under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin? (a. supporting a traditional economy, b. eliminating political opposition, c. surrendering to the Provisional Government, D. extending the war against Austria-Hungary)
B. eliminating political opposition
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During the 19th century, Western nations were able to gain control over parts of china mainly because (A. the Chinese had a strong tradition of non-violence, B. China lacked the military technology needed to stop these ventures, c. China was promised aid for its industries, D. the Chinese lacked a strong cultural identity.)
B. china lacked the military technology needed to stop these ventures
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The Mandate of Heaven in traditional China was similar to the
Divine right of kings in Western Europe