HISTORY EC- 6
Juneteenth is a celebration of what major event?
Abolition of slavery throughout the state of Texas
Which of the following geographic factors favored the development of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China?
All four civilizations were located along the banks of major rivers
Which of the following is the primary result of European colonization of Africa?
An increase in violent conflicts based upon ethnicity
What political factor distinguished Egypt from other civilizations of the Fertile Crescent?
A strong central government led by a family of kings
Which of the following battles was a surprise attack that ended the Texas Revolution?
Battle of San Jacinto
Which of the following best describes the importance of Johann Gutenberg's invention of the printing press?
Books and written materials became cheaper to publish and could be afforded by most people
Who was the first European to explore the lands and establish a relationship with Native American tribes in Texas?
Cabeza de Vaca
Between 1849 and 1852 nearly 250,000 people migrated to California. Which was the cause of the large migration to California?
California Gold Rush
Based on their geographic location which Texas Native American tribe would mostly likely have had contact with large, Pre-Columbian civilizations, such as the Aztecs?
Coahuiltecan
Which of the following nomadic Native American tribes in Texas most utilized horses in their buffalo hunting and during military activities?
Comanche
As the Western Roman Empire was in decline, the Eastern Roman Empire under the rule of Constantine was moved to which city?
Constantinople
Great Britain defeated Napoleonic forces at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Which of the following advantages was gained by the British as a result of this victory?
Control of sea routes between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
The period between 5th Century and 13th Century A.D. is known as The Dark Ages. Which of the following best describes why this period is known as The Dark Ages?
Culture experienced a deterioration that was prevalent throughout Europe
Which of the following is the greatest contribution of Greece to western society?
Democratic governance
As U.S. citizens began to immigrate to Texas the tensions between native Mexicans and Anglos increased. Which of the following is least likely to have contributed to the tensions between the two groups?
Differences in trade currency between Anglos and Mexicans
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the first French explorers of North America?
Discover a western sea-route to trade with Asia
Which of the following is the primary economic reason for the initial exploration of the Americas by European powers in the 15th and 16th centuries?
Discovering a western sea route to trade with China
What is the most important consequence of the European crusades that sought to reclaim the holy lands in the name of Christendom?
Established trade with Asia
Spain's desire to cultivate a thriving colony in the land of Texas resulted in which of the following:
Establishment of an immigration policy where "empressarios" would be given land in exchange for recruiting settlers to immigrate to Texas
Which of the following factors best explains the power of the Church in the Middle Ages?
Excommunication for those who disapproved of Church doctrine
Who invested in the first voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492?
Ferdinand and Isabella
Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from
France.
Which best describes the Emancipation Proclamation?
Freed slaves in those states that were fighting against the U.S. Government
Which of the following European powers first settled Manhattan (New York)?
Holland
Which of the following did the Columbian Exchange bring from Europe to the Native Americans in Texas?
Horses
What is the greatest impact of the Hammurabi Code?
It is the oldest known legal system
Napoleon's victory at the Battle of Austerlitz against Austrian and Russian resistance in 1805 was important in many aspects. Which of the following, based on its geographic location, would be one of the notable consequences of the battle?
It resulted in the submission of Austria to French authority
The Battle of Gonzales is referred to as the Lexington of Texas because:
It was a small military skirmish that was the first military conflict in a revolution
The religions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity can all trace their founding to the Middle East. Of the following, which city holds the most historical importance for all three religions?
Jerusalem
Mr. Johnson is presenting a unit about the polio vaccine. Who of the following is Mr. Johnson most likely to discuss?
Jonas Salk
Which of the following industries experienced a direct surge due to the rise of the railroad industry in the second half of the 19th century?
Logging
The settlement founded in the early 1600's that was most influential for the future course of America?
Massachusetts Bay Colony
The English desire for colonies in the Americas was directly influenced by:
Mercantilism and the creation of joint-stock companies.
How did the U.S. annexation of Texas lead to the Mexican-American War?
Mexico did not recognize Texas as an independent state
Which of the following is the greatest contributing factor to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Pressure on the Northern frontiers by Germanic tribes and the decline of central authority
The New Deal was most influenced by which political ideology?
Progressivism
Which of the following industries revolutionized the Texas economy in the second half of the 19th century?
Railroads
Which of the following describes a benefit Texas received after being annexed by the United States?
Receiving 10 million dollars from the United States from a land sale
The First Great Awakening which swept the colonies form the 1720s through the 1730s is best describe as an example of?
Religious revivalism
The Sons of Liberty played a major role in protesting which of the following?
Stamp Act
Which of the following contributions from the Byzantine Empire was important in organizing the governments of Western Europe during the Renaissance period?
The Emperor Justinian preserving Roman law
Which of the following hunted and trapped beaver in the lucrative fur trade in North America?
The French
Which of the following encouraged Anglo settlers to migrate to Hispanic Texas?
The Mexican government provided land grants to Anglo settlers
Which of the following most significantly disrupted the balance of free states and slave states prior to the Civil War?
The Mexican-American War
Which of the following was the primary reason for the growth of national markets in the U.S. during the last half of the 19th century?
The expansion of the railroad system
Which of the following established a French land claim in Texas?
The founding of Fort St. Louis
Manifest Destiny inspired Americans to migrate westward and settle the land between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean. Which of the following is a major long-term effect of this westward expansion by the United States?
The growth of agriculture and mineral operations in the United States
Which of the following best describes the cause of the decline of the Roman Empire?
The increase of political instability and use of non-Roman soldiers in the military
Which of the following aspects of the presidential elections between 1864 and 1876 would be most susceptible to fluctuation?
The number of electoral votes in each election
Which of the following was an important social development and made possible by the Industrial Revolution?
The rise of the middle class
What effect did Luther's 95 Theses have on the authority and power of the Catholic Church?
They sparked the Reformation that would led to religious diversity in Europe
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the mission, the presidio, and the pueblo in Mexican controlled territories in the 18th and 19th centuries?
To preserve social order
Which of the following describes how the Crusades led to the Renaissance?
Trade with Asia was stimulated by Crusaders bringing back Asian goods
What was the influence of the Industrial Revolution of the population densities of urban and rural communities?
Urban areas grew rapidly as rural populations declined
The Columbian Exchange resulted in:
an increase in dietary choices in both Europe and the Americas.
The Proclamation of 1763 angered the American colonists because
it ruled the settling of the Ohio river valley was forbidden.
An important feature of the Renaissance was its emphasis on:
literature of Greece and Rome.
The Native American Removal Act of 1820, which resulted in the resettlement west of the Mississippi was for the purpose of
opening up Native Americans' land in the South to American farmer
The Native American Removal Act of 1820, which resulted in the resettlement west of the Mississippi was for the purpose of:
opening up Native Americans' land in the South to American farmers.
The caste system of India emphasized the importance of:
segregation of society into specific classes.
Parliament enacted the Tea Act of 1773 primarily to:
sell tea only at government approved tea houses
One reason the American Revolution is significant in world history is because it:
set an example for future revolutions and constitutional governments
The major issues for the Mexican-American War was:
the disputes over the location of the border between the U.S. and Mexico.
One of the effects of Alexander's conquest was
to spread Hellenistic culture across Asia.
