Chapter 19 Global History Test

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14 What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society? (1) a representative government (2) economic equality for all (3) protection of individual rights (4) an exchange of land for services

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15 A major reason for Zheng He's voyages during the 15th century was to (1) promote trade and collect tribute (2) establish colonies in Africa and India (3) seal off China's borders from foreign influence (4) prove the world was round

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15 The Ming dynasty under Emperor Yonglo (Zhu di) used Zheng He's voyages to (1) expand trade with Africa and Southeast Asia (2) explore North America and South America (3) obtain a military alliance with Russia (4) secure a border agreement with Mongolia

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16 By closing Japanese harbors to most foreigners in the 1600s, the Tokugawa shogunate attempted to (1) protect Japan from European influence (2) increase Japanese agricultural production (3) eliminate Japan's influence on Southeast Asia (4) destroy traditional Japanese culture

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16 One reason Spain sponsored the first voyage of Columbus to the west was to (1) find a more direct trade route to Asia (2) obtain military technology (3) make contact with the Empire of Benin (4) trade in established ports in the Americas

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16 The journeys of Vasco da Gama, Bartholomeu Dias, and Christopher Columbus became possible in the late 1400s because of the (1) support of exploration by the English government (2) trade connections established by Ibn Battuta (3) effects of the Atlantic slave trade (4) development of new navigational instruments and technology

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16 The restoration of Chinese rule, the voyages of Zheng He, and the reintroduction of civil service examinations are all associated with the (1) Ming dynasty (3) Songhai Empire (2) Abbassid dynasty (4) Delhi sultanate

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16 Which situation came first? (1) Spain introduced the encomienda system. (2) Portugal claimed Brazil. (3) Spain and Portugal competed for colonies in the Americas. (4) Columbus arrived in the Caribbean region.

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17 Based on this map, which statement is accurate concerning China between 1400 and 1500? (1) Most of China's commerce was conducted on overland trade routes. (2) China remained isolated from outside contacts. (3) The Ming dynasty traded more with Persia than with any other culture. (4) China interacted and traded with many diverse cultures

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17 During the Ming dynasty, why did China enjoy a favorable balance of trade with Europe? (1) The Ming dynasty imported numerous manufactured goods from Europe. (2) China exported large quantities of opium to European traders. (3) Chinese silk continued to be in high demand in Europe. (4) The Ming dynasty paid tribute to European traders

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17 During the Ming dynasty, why did China stop investing in overseas naval expeditions? (1) Many foreigners were imitating Chinese culture. (2) Chinese leaders saw little value in exploration. (3) People disagreed with Confucius's demand for more territory. (4) Chinese merchants were threatened by foreign competition.

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17 In the late 1400s and early 1500s, what was a major reason for the European voyages of exploration? (1) introduction of Enlightenment ideas (2) desire to control Constantinople (3) rapid industrialization (4) need for alternate trade routes

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17 What was a result of the efforts of Prince Henry of Portugal, Christopher Columbus, and Ferdinand Magellan? (1) The importance of Mediterranean trade routes was established. (2) The modern concept of universal human rights was promoted. (3) The European view of the physical world was transformed. (4) An understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity was encouraged.

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17 Which statement demonstrates a major characteristic of mercantilism in colonial Latin America? (1) Colonies developed local industries to compete with Spain. (2) Spanish colonies traded freely with English colonies. (3) Spain instituted democratic governments in its colonies. (4) Colonies were a source of raw materials for Spain.

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17 Why was the year 1492 considered a turning point in history (1) The Spanish established an exchange between Europe and the Americas. (2) The Ming dynasty launched expeditions to the east coast of Africa. (3) Muslim Arab armies succeeded in conquering Egypt and Syria (4) The British established control over new territories in India.

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18 Prices in Spain rose as colonies supplied large amounts of gold and silver. This suggests that Spanish imports of gold and silver led to (1) food shortages (3) inflation (2) unemployment (4) self-sufficiency

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18 Which conclusion can be drawn from the information provided by the map? (1) Africa was Europe's most active trading partner. (2) The Hanseatic League controlled trade in the Black Sea. (3) Asians and Europeans traded primarily by water routes. (4) A vast network of trade routes connected the centers of trade in Europe.

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18 Which statement can best be supported by the information on the map? (1) The Portuguese taught the Chinese their sailing knowledge. (2) Portugal and China practiced isolationism throughout the 15th century. (3) Only the Portuguese explored the east coast of Africa. (4) The Portuguese and the Chinese were active explorers.

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19 During the 15th century, which two European countries began sea voyages of exploration? (1) Germany and Italy (2) Portugal and Spain (3) England and France (4) Russia and the Netherlands

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19 Which two explorers are associated with the travels shown on the map? (1) Ferdinand Magellen and Matthew Perry (2) Christopher Columbus and Genghis Khan (3) Vasco de Gama and Zheng He (4) Francisco Pizarro and Marco Polo

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20 Which conclusion regarding early European settlements is best supported by the information on the map? (1) Portugal became the dominant colonial power in South America by 1600. (2) Geography made the interior of South America easy to explore. (3) Neither the Spanish nor the Portuguese developed major urban centers in Latin America. (4) In 1600, most of the land in South America was not settled by Europeans.

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21 In the 1500s, the Portuguese seized trading ports in Southeast Asia in an attempt to gain total control of the spice trade. Based on this statement, one goal of the Portuguese was to establish (1) a monopoly (2) an embargo (3) banking systems (4) agricultural cooperatives

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21 Which conclusion is best supported by the map? (1) Eastern Chinese cities had extensive contact with the Persian Empire in 1405. (2) Rivers and mountains prevented the expansion of overland Chinese trade. (3) The Chinese came into contact with peoples of other cultures between 1405 and 1422. (4) China was isolated from outside contact under the rulers of the Ming Empire.

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24 Early exploration of Africa by Europeans was hindered by the (1) lack of natural resources in Africa (2) alliances between African kingdoms (3) isolationist policies of European monarchs (4) many different physical features of Africa

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24 Which conclusion about the slave trade in Africa is supported by this map? (1) Most of the slaves came from eastern Africa. (2) Few people were taken from Africa to other continents. (3) Several European countries participated in the slave trade. (4) The slave trade began in southern Africa.

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27 Which phrase correctly completes this diagram? (1) Chinese exports of tea to Europe (2) Spread of Confucian principles (3) Failure of the Boxer Rebellion (4) Expanding power of Mao Zedong

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8 The map shows that on his voyages, Zheng He explored (1) both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans (2) at the same time as the Spanish explorers (3) lands in the Western Hemisphere (4) Arabia and the east coast of Africa

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9 One result of the voyages of Zheng He was that (1) Chinese merchants began trading with Africa (2) Christian missionaries arrived in China (3) Indian artisans showed the Chinese how to make Ming porcelain (4) China set up colonies in Europe

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10 Which statement about feudalism in Japan is an opinion rather than a fact? (1) Samurai were expected to follow a code of conduct known as bushido. (2) A rigid social hierarchy led to limited social mobility. (3) The Tokugawa period was probably the most peaceful period. (4) The shogun was the supreme military leader.

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11 Which statement about government during the Tokugawa period in Japan is most accurate? (1) The power of the emperor was absolute and supreme. (2) The real power was held by foreign countries. (3) Actual power was held by the shogun. (4) Political power was in the hands of the merchant class.

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13 One way Japanese feudalism during the Tokugawa shogunate was different from European feudalism is that during this period of Japanese feudalism (1) political power was more centralized (2) foreign missionaries were welcomed (3) emperors were overthrown in coups d'état (4) most wealthy merchants were able to attain high social status

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14 One way in which the Ming dynasty in the early 1400s and the Spanish monarchy in the late 1400s are similar is that both governments (1) promoted religious diversity (2) encouraged democratic reforms (3) emphasized equal rights for women (4) supported the expansion of overseas trade

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15 • Foreign rulers were overthrown. • Admiral Zheng He established trade links. • Civil service exams were reinstated. These events in history occurred during the rule of the (1) Mughal dynasty in India (2) Abbasid dynasty in the Middle East (3) Ming dynasty in China (4) Tokugawa shogunate in Japan

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Which conclusion can be made about the Ming dynasty of China as a result of the travels of Zheng He? (1) China profited more from African trade than from Asian trade. (2) Islam became the dominant religion of China. (3) The Ming dynasty established trade routes to Europe. (4) Advanced navigation technology was available in China.