WH11 Final
how did Louis XIV's wars change the political landscape of Europe? a. Austria joined a military power alliance to limit the power of France b. Italy invaded France, which had been weakened by yrs of warfare c. Prussia began the unification of the German states d. Great Britain became the most powerful nation in Europe
a. Austria joined a military power alliance to limit the power of France
how did Brazil's struggle fro independence differ from other Latin American rebellion? a. Brazil became independent by approval from the royal family b. Brazil promised to recognize the Spanish royal family as head of state c. Brazil was ruled by former enslaved ppl d. Brazil was granted independence from Spain after a short but bloodless fight
a. Brazil became independent by approval from the royal family
which of the following empires did Germans consider to be the First Reich? a. Holy Roman Empire b. Byzantine Emire c. Austro-Hungarian Empire d. Ottoman Empire
a. Holy Roman Empire
which land purchase doubled the size of the US? a. Louisiana b. Oregon c. Florida d. Texas
a. Louisiana
how did the agreement with Pope Pius VII affect French politics? a. Napoleon's population increased among the French ppl b. Napoleon was recognized as a defeated of the Church c. the Church's status would be upheld as the state religion d. the Church was restored to the status held prior to the revolution
a. Napoleon's population increased among the French ppl
who originated the political style known as realpolitik? a. Otto von Bismarck b. Giuseppe Garibaldi c. King Victor Emmanuel II d. Camillo di Cavour
a. Otto von Bismarck
how were Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin similar? a. both were disappointed by the lack of political unity in Latin America b. both fought to liberate Chile c. both have modern Latin America countries named after them d. both were born in Venezuela
a. both were disappointed by the lack of political unity in Latin America
which of the following is a characteristic of romanticism? a. celebrates heroic achievements b. provides scientific explanations for supernatural experiences c. regards cities as places of industry d. glories the nobility and the wealth of a country
a. celebrates heroic achievements
which action by Louis XIV's wars damaged the French economy by forcing skilled workers to emigrate from France? a. construction of the Palace of Versailles b. termination of the edict of Nantes c. promotion of the French colony of New France d. exclusion of nobles form the king's council
a. construction of the Palace of Versailles
how did the Colombian Exchange affect the lives of europeans? a. domesticated animals from south America helped plow fields and increased food production b. diseases from tropical areas led to numerous epidemics and decreased the population by half c. new sources of food improved their diet and caused a population increase d. weeds from the new world destroyed wheat harvests and caused famines
a. domesticated animals from south America helped plow fields and increased food production
why did many eastern European Jews immigrate to the end of the 19th century? a. eastern European gov't were intolerant of Judaism and persecuted jews b. Americans were tolerant of judaism and welcomed them c. hoped to establish a jewish homeland in the western hemisphere d. new opportunities to work in mines
a. eastern European gov't were intolerant of Judaism and persecuted jews
which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Third Estate? a. educated the french ppl and helped the destitute b. represented 97% of France's population c. paid the majority of taxes to the gov't d. consisted of merchants, bankers, peasants, and shopkeepers
a. educated the french ppl and helped the destitute
which economic activity was common in new France? a. fur trapping b. cotton farming c. cattle ranching d. gold mining
a. fur trapping
why did napoleon decide to sell the Louisiana territory to the US in 1803? a. he needed money to retake New World possessions lost in the French and Indian War b. he reasoned that continuous attacks by Native Americans were making the territory unprofitable c. he feared that the British would blockade the territory with their superior navy. d. he abandoned his dream of a New World empire after a successful revolt in Haiti.
a. he needed money to retake New World possessions lost in the French and Indian War
how did Napoleon Bonaparte become France's sole ruler? a. he seized control in a military takeover of the gov't b. he was restored as a member of the royal family c. he was elected by the members of the National Convention d. he was elected by the citizens of Paris
a. he seized control in a military takeover of the gov't
how did Lord Durham expect to ease tension between Upper and Lower Canada? a. he suggested that Canada completely separate form the British Empire. b. he recommended that the French inhabitants of Lower Canada migrate to Louisiana. c. he recommended that the British inhabitants of Lower Canada migrate to Upper Canada. d. he suggested that Canada be given the ability to govern itself as a dominion.
a. he suggested that Canada completely separate form the British Empire.
why did many merchants and namers have difficulty operating successful businesses in France prior to the revolution? a. high taxes lessened their profits b. there was too much competition from other nations c. foreign tariffs were too high to have profitable exports d. there was little demand for luxury products abroad
a. high taxes lessened their profits
in Europe, the Seven Year's war resulted in... a. no exchange of territories in Europe b. Bohemia's becoming part of Austria c. Hungary's becoming part of the Ottoman empire d. Germany's becoming part of France
a. no exchange of territories in Europe
which of the following was a result of the ending of the encomienda system? a. reliance on African slave labor b. creation of mestizo culture c. return to many native religions d. rebellion of the Pueblo
a. reliance on African slave labor
how was Spain able to defeat the French during the Peninsula War? a. the Spanish fought a guerrilla campaign that slowly wore down the French b. the Dutch envy supplied Spain with military equipment c. the Spanish allied with the Italians, forcing Napoleon to fight a war in two fronts d. the Prussians sent troops to Spain to help defeat the French
a. the Spanish fought a guerrilla campaign that slowly wore down the French
which development caused the Japanese to become isolationists by the beginning of the 17th century? a. the growing influence of Christian missionaries b. the continued threats of Mongolian invasions c. the adoption of Chinese cultural influences d. the importation of the Portuguese cannon
a. the growing influence of Christian missionaries
which group of ppl were most often the victims of the reign of terror? a. the poor throughout the country b. the nobles who considered against the state c. the radicals in the gov't d. the clergy who opposed church reforms
a. the poor throughout the country
how was the Netherlands more democratic than most 17th century European nations? a. the provincial governors were elected rather than appointed by the gov't b. the monarch was elected by the people instead of through family succession c. the right to vote was extended to women who were at least 18 yrs old d. the head of the republic could be removed from office by the royal family
a. the provincial governors were elected rather than appointed by the gov't
which of the following characterizes Tokugawa society? a. the shogun controlled the gov't b. peasants owned more land than the samurai c. merchants were more respected than warriors d. the emperor was the most powerful ruler in the country
a. the shogun controlled the gov't
what effect did Louis XVI's treatment of national assembly delegates have on the ppl of Paris? a. they armed themselves against the king's soldiers. b. they supported the ing and condemned the leaders of the Third estate c. they formed their own assembly to pick their own leaders d. they called for the execution of the king and queen
a. they armed themselves against the king's soldiers.
why did France institute the Continental System? a. to weaken Great Britain by cutting off trade between it and other European nations b. to force Spain to accept the rule of Napoleon's brother c. to prevent Austria from becoming europe's dominant land power d. to prevent Germany form becoming a unified nation
a. to weaken Great Britain by cutting off trade between it and other European nations
when did the reign of terror end? a. with the execution of Robespierre b. after napoleon was appointed general c. after Edmund Burke condemned it d. with the execution of Marie Antoinette
a. with the execution of Robespierre
which US constitutional amendment gave voting rights to adult males regardless of race? a. 16 b. 15 c. 14 d. 13
b. 15
which statement about the treatment of enslaved africans by muslims and europeans is accurate? a. africans had to work for their entire lives in muslim societies, while europeans required them to work for a number of yrs before gaining freedom b. africans had the ability to gain their freedom in muslim society, while europeans treated them as property. c. africans could marry into European families, while muslims prohibited slave marriage. d. africans could rise to high ranks in European society, while muslims assigned them to work subordinate roles in the military
b. Africans had the ability to gain their freedom in muslim society, while europeans treated them as property
why was James II replaced by his daughter Mary during the Glorious Revolution? a. James was a Protestant king, and Parliaments proffered his Catholic daughter. b. James fathered a son, and Parliament was uneasy about the monarchy remaining Catholic. c. James had broken laws by appointing Protestants to high ranking gov't offices. d. James bankrupted the country by involving England in a series of wars against Scotland.
b. James fathered a son, and Parliament was uneasy about the monarchy remaining Catholic.
why did Catholic France support the Protestant cause during the Thirty Year's War? a. Louis XIV feared a Huguenot rebellion in his ow country if France persecuted Protestants b. Louis XIV was concerned about the growing power of Austria c. Louis XIV was influenced by his Protestant advisors to fight on the side of Sweden d. Louis XIV and Gustavus Adolphus were related
b. Louis XIV was concerned about the growing power of Austria
which polish-born scientist won a Nobel Prize for the discovery of the elements radium and polonium? a. Max Plank b. Marie Curie c. John dalton d. Dmitri Mendeleev
b. Marie Curie
in which of the following ways did liberation of Mexico and Brazil differ? a. Mexico was liberated from Spanish control; Brazil was liberated from French control b. Mexico's liberation was violent; Brazil's liberation was non-violent c. All of the above d. Mexico'a ;liberation involved Creoles; Brazil's liberation did not involve Creoles
b. Mexico's liberation was violent; Brazil's liberation was non-violent
which statement characterizes the Spanish exploration of Mexico? a. native populations converted to their religion b. Spain discovered a civilization that was richer in gold than theirs c. the lands were largely uninhabited d. Spanish discovered a culture with little scientific advancement
b. Spain discovered a civilization that was richer in gold than theirs
nationalism was a force that..... a. gave rise to the nation-state b. all of the above c. tore apart centuries-old empire d. was opposed by conservation
b. all of the above
how did the Baroque style and the neoclassical style differ? a. baroque was used for music; neoclassical was used for painting b. baroque was grand and ornate; neoclassical was simple and elegant c. baroque was used by Mozart; neoclassical was used by Bach d. all of the above are true
b. baroque was grand and ornate; neoclassical was simple and elegant
which two groups in Latin America controlled both the gov't ad the military? a. Indians and mestizos b. creoles and peninsulares c. mestizos and mulattos d. Indians and peninsulares
b. creoles and peninsulares
which of the following caused Queen Victoria to shrink from public life? a. unsolved murders in the Back the Ripper case b. death of her husband Prince Albert c. reduced power of the monarchy in favor of the prime minister d. loss of the American colonies following the American Revolution
b. death of her husband Prince Albert
which of the following did NOT contribute to the creation of absolute monarchies? a. end of feudalism. b. growing influence of the Roman Catholic Church. c. Growth of cities. d. wealth from the Age of Exploration.
b. growing influence of the Roman Catholic Church.
how did Tokugawa Ieyasu pacify japan after years of internal divisions and warfare? a. he ruthlessly eliminated all rivals in his government b. he forced daimyo and their families to live at the capital city c. he defeated his enemies at the decisive battle of Edo d. he hired Chinese soldiers to keep the peace throughout the century
b. he forced daimyo and their families to live at the capital city
which of the following resulted directly from the voyages to Christopher Colobus? a. opening of new trade routes to china and Indonesia b. increased tension between Portugal and Spain c. lowering the price of spices imported from east Asia d. increased piracy in the Caribbean
b. increased tension between Portugal and Spain
where did Christopher Columbus expect to land? a. southern coast of Africa b. islands of east Asia c. eastern coast of south America d. islands of the Mediterranean
b. islands of east Asia
how did the invention of the automobile affect life in urban areas? a. it allowed ppl to communicate with each other faster b. it increased noise and air pollution c. hit allowed ppl to work longer hours in factories/business d. it decreased the need for cargo to be moved by rail
b. it increased noise and air pollution
which aspect of Cha;res Darwin's theory of evolution is most controversial? a. it suggests that birds grow larger when there is little competition for food b. it suggests that humans evolved form earlier life forms instead of being created c. it suggests that animals adapt to their environment by changing their appearances d. it suggest that animals change of their bodies according to the challenges of their environment
b. it suggests that humans evolved form earlier life forms instead of being created
the ruler of the new, unified German empire was given the title of... a. Junker b. kaiser c. reich d. czar
b. kaiser
which of the following resulted form the executions of the 1916 Easter Rising leaders? a. the catholic and protestant populations of Ireland engaged in civil war b. many Irish catholics began to support the nationalist movement c. Ireland gained its independence form Great Britain d. Ireland was granted home rule although it was never enacted
b. many Irish catholics began to support the nationalist movement
which economic activity was profitable for span and often the most hazardous for its workers? a. fishing b. mining c. farming d. shipbuilding
b. mining
Which of the following were NOT developments of the Congress of Vienna? a. Austria and other German states joined to form the German confederation b. napoleon was exiled to St. Helena c. the Kingdom of the Netherlands was created from former Dutch Republic and Hapsburg lands d. Switzerland became an independent nation
b. napoleon was exiled to St. Helena
which statement describes the Middle Passage? a. segment of the triangular trade rout that transported sugar to New England b. segment of the triangular trade route that brought enslaved africans to the new world c. the attempt of french explorers to find a sea route to Asia d. the discovery of the pacific ocean by vasco Nunez de balboa through the Panamanian isthmus
b. segment of the triangular trade route that brought enslaved africans to the new world
which of the following descriptions characterizes Russian serf? a. serfs were considered inferior because they were a different race form their owners. b. serfs were bought and sold according to the will of the owner. c. serfs were different from their owners because of the color of their skin. d. serfs were required to pay heavy taxes that kept them in debt to their owners.
b. serfs were bought and sold according to the will of the owner.
according to Freud, which is the cause of mental illness? a. bad behaviors that are reinforced by one's peers b. suppressed memories of unpleasant experiences c. unclean water supplies that cause contagious diseases d. physical defect inherited form one's parent
b. suppressed memories of unpleasant experiences
why was the Chinese population slow to accept the Manchu Qing emperors? a. they Manchus tried to create a new social structure b. the Chinese were resistance to rule by foreigners c. the Chinese feared that their new rulers would move the capital again d. the Manchus failed to keep barbarians from invading the south
b. the Chinese were resistance to rule by foreigners
Rome became the capital of the kingdom of Italy after the conquest of.... a. Venetia b. the Papal States c. Piedmont-Sardinia d. Lombardy
b. the Papal States
how was Frederick the Great different from Maria Theresa? a. the Austrian empress had few heirs, while the Prussian king ensured Hohenzollen rule by having many sons. b. the austral empress was a devout catholic, while the Prussian king did not believe in God. c. The Austrian empress was secure in her position as head of an empire, while the Prussian king was suspicious of rivals. d. the Austrian empress ruled a small territory, while the Prussian king ruled over many nations.
b. the austral empress was a devout catholic, while the Prussian king did not believe in God.
how did the Constitution of 1791 change the French monarchy? a. the Bourbons were forced to renounce their claim to the throne b. the power of the king was limited by a set of laws c. it have legislative power to the king d. it replaced the Bourbons with the hapsburg
b. the power of the king was limited by a set of laws
which statement the Spanish colonization of the modern-day united states? a. the region had large plantations producing cash crops like sugar b. the region had sparsely populated provinces centered on missions c. the Spanish sent many military expeditions to control the wealth go the region d. the Spanish sent few priests to convert the native populations of the region
b. the region had sparsely populated provinces centered on missions
which religious settlement was reached with the Peace of Augsburg? a. all countries north of France would remain Protestant. b. the ruler of a German state would decide the religion of his subjects. c. all countries of the former Roman Empire would remain Catholic. d. the ppl of a German state would vote to decide the religion of the country.
b. the ruler of a German state would decide the religion of his subjects.
how did china change following the voyages of Zheng He? a. they expanded by conquering its neighbors b. they closed its borders, fearing barbarian invasions from the north c. they invited many foreign countries to establish trading outpost d. they opened its borders to foreign settlement
b. they closed its borders, fearing barbarian invasions from the north
why did the members of the National Convention decide to execute King Louis XVI even though they abolished the monarchy? a. the king refused to lead the French army into battle against the Austrians b. they feared that the king would be a source of conflict in the future c. the king refused to allow the royal treasury to be found foreign wars d. they believed that the king supported the radicals own the French gov't
b. they feared that the king would be a source of conflict in the future
according to the passage, how did some women respond to their gov't continuous denial of women's suffrage? a. they immigrated to countries that had more liberal politics toward women. b. they went on hunger strikes after being arrested for destruction of public property. c. they refused to marry until men supported their right to vote. d. they joined labor unions refusing to work until their demands were met.
b. they went on hunger strikes after being arrested for destruction of public property.
why were the Holy Alliance and the Concert of Europe formed? a. to restore monarchs who had been deposed b. to combat democratic movement that may erupt into revolution c. to contain the spread to Protestant ideas throughout Europe d. to retake European lands from the Ottoman empire
b. to combat democratic movement that may erupt into revolution
which of the following motivated 15th century European monarchs to find a sea route east Asia? a. the desire to learn their native language b. to eliminate the high cost of trading with italian merchants c. to create new markets for European well and textiles d. the desire to adopt new religions and traditions
b. to eliminate the high cost of trading with italian merchants
why do sikh men wear turbans? a. to demonstrate devotion to their Punjabi homeland. b. to shown their belief in social equality. c. to demonstrate their love for material possessions d. to sow they are separate denomination of islam
b. to show their belief in social equality
which of the following was an unresolved issue that led to the English Civil War? a. whether the monarch's daughter could inherit the throne of Britain b. whether the monarch's power was restrained by Parliament c. whether the monarch had the power to free England's serf d. whether the monarch could name his successors without Parliament's consent
b. whether the monarch's power was restrained by Parliament
how are the Congress of Vienna and the United nations similar? a. both lacked participation of major powers b. both created the conditions for future conflicts c. both tried to keep Europe safe from a major war d. both were created during major European wars
c or b
which 1848 revolution was successful in meeting the demands of European radicals? a. Austrian b. Hungarian c. French d. Czech
c. French
which event encouraged Alexander II to modernize Russia? a. the death of Czar Nicolas I b. Hungarian uprising against Austria c. Russia defeat in the Crimean War d. Polish revolt against Russian rule
c. Russia defeat in the Crimean War
which of the following event that occurred during 1780s affected the poor living in France'a cities? a. a series of cholera epidemics caused by contaminated water supplies killed thousands b. politicians who were elected to gov't wanted to raise taxes c. a series of bad harvests caused the price of bread to rise significantly d. revolutionaries published pamphlets calling for the execution of the king
c. a series of bad harvests caused the price of bread to rise significantly
Mary Shelley wrote.... a. a novel about two star-crossed lovers who live on the moors of England b. Novels that showed the struggle of middle-class individuals against society c. an early gothic story about a monster created from corpses d. realistic stories about everyday life in the coal mines of Yorkshire
c. an early gothic story about a monster created from corpses
which reform did the members of the national Assembly adopt? a. taking away the privilege of the third state b. requiring all young men to serve in the military c. declaring all men to have the same social status d. outlawing slavery throughout the French Empire
c. declaring all men to have the same social status
which statement describes the condition of the islamic world during the 18th century? a. new muslim empires grew as the Mughal and Ottoman empires declined b. muslims were driven form turkey and India by rebelling Armenian Christians and Hindus c. europeans colonized territories previously controlled by the Mughal and Ottoman empires d. Sunni and Shi'a nations agreed to end their bitter feud in order to combat European invaders
c. europeans colonized territories previously controlled by the Mughal and Ottoman empires
what caused an increase in Australian immigration? a. gov't offered cheap land. b. aborigines agreed to share their land with whites. c. gold was discovered d. sheep ranchers found a breed that could withstand the harsh climate.
c. gold was discovered
why did Maximilien Robespierre encourage the Reign of Terror throughout France? a. he wanted to protect church property that was being destroyed by peasants b. women rebelled, demanded equal rights c. he believed that that revolution had many enemies who needed to be eliminated d. young men rebelled, to not be drafted into the army
c. he believed that that revolution had many enemies who needed to be eliminated
why did napoleon believe he could regain power as emperor falling his escape from Elba? a, he retained the loyalty of an army that had returned to the strength it had prior to the Russian campaign b. he called for Roman Catholics to support his fight against the protestant British empire c. he recognized that the restored Bourbon monarchy was unpopular with many Frenchmen d. he gained support of Austria as a result of his marriage to Marie Louise
c. he recognized that the restored Bourbon monarchy was unpopular with many Frenchmen
why was Ivan IV mistrustful of Russia nobles? a. Ivan believed that the boyars resisted change and the ability to modernize. b. his family lost its land to the boyars when he was a young boy. c. he suspected that the boyars poisoned his wife. d. Ivan blamed the boyars for bad harvests and periodic famines.
c. he suspected that the boyars poisoned his wife.
how did European colonization help create capitalist economies? a. decreased the need for europeans to emigrate form their homeland b. increased the church's control over the newly created wealth c. increased the world's money supply and product to buy d. decreased competition for natural resources
c. increased the world's money supply and product to buy
which of these financial problems affected Spain during the 17th century? a. lack of money in circulation b. high costs of home ownership c. inflation d. high unemployment
c. inflation
how did Lincoln's emancipation Proclamation affect the southern war effort? a. it deprived the Confederacy of potential soldiers from its population of enslaved africans b. it encouraged enslaved africans living in the south to join the Union army c. it convinced European countries that the Confederate cause was unworthy of their support d. it provided much needed labor in northern industries that increased Union arms manufacturing
c. it convinced European countries that the Confederate cause was unworthy of their support
how did the French Revolution of 1830 affect British politics? a. parliament abolished hereditary titles in the upper house in an effort to democratize gov't. b. parliament passed an emancipation proclamation freeing enslaved ppl throughout the empire. c. parliament passed a bill granting some adult males the right to vote. d. parliament passes a bill granting adult women the right to vote.
c. parliament passed a bill granting some adult males the right to vote.
how did english parliament try to limit Charles I's power? a. parliament threatened to take away his landholdings unless he signed a constitution b. it refused to recognize his son as a future king if he dissolved parliament again c. parliament refused to grant the king money unless he agreed to certain conditions d. it threatened to replace him with a member of parliament unless he appointed puritans to his council
c. parliament refused to grant the king money unless he agreed to certain conditions
how did 17th century absolute monarchs view their position in gov't? a. since their power is given to them by the people, they must be sympathetic. b. since their rule is dependent on the will of parliament, their power is limited. c. since their rule is derived from God, their power is unlimited. d. since their power is defined by a constitution, they must be lawful.
c. since their rule is derived from God, their power is unlimited.
how did entertainment change by beginning of the 20th century? a. in the US, english sports grew larger crowds than baseball. b. the working class proffered to attend operas and art shows rather than sports. c. sports and musical performances were enjoyed by larger audiences. d. in Britain, the upper class stopped attending theaters.
c. sports and musical performances were enjoyed by larger audiences.
which event did Otto von Bismarck use to gain support from Germans in the south? a. the Seven Weeks war b. defeat of the Junkers c. the Franco-Prussian War d. the German Confederation
c. the Franco-Prussian War
why did the Maori and white settlers of New Zealand often fight each other? a. the Maori wanted politics representation in the NZ Parliament. b. the Maori resisted British attempts to convert them to Christianity. c. the Maori and white settlers disagreed over the ownership of land. d. the Maori and white settlers fought over the ownership of gold mines on the islands.
c. the Maori and white settlers disagreed over the ownership of land.
which war was sparked by religious conflict and resulted in the increased power of France, the weakening of Spain and Austrian and the devastation of Germany? a. the War of the Spanish Successions b. the War of the Austrian Successions c. the Seven Year's War d. the Thirty Year's War
c. the Seven Year's War
which financial troubles plagued the Spanish economy during the 17th century? a. the cost of exploration and maintaining the empire exceeded the reward of conquest. b. the failure to adopt new farming methods resulted in crop failures in crop famine throughout the century. c. the cost of fighting numerous battles throughout the continent resulted in large debts. d. the switch from an agricultural to mercantilist economy caused high levels of unemployment.
c. the cost of fighting numerous battles throughout the continent resulted in large debts.
which statement describes the British monarchy after the Glorious Revolution? a. the king rules without the consent of Parliament. b. the king can dismiss an elected member of Parliament. c. the king is restrained by a series of laws that he must obey. d. the king can raise taxes as he chooses.
c. the king is restrained by a series of laws that he must obey.
what did the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre suggest about 16th century France? a. the country was suspicious of foreign Catholic influences. b. the population was overwhelmingly Protestant. c. the nobility was influenced by Protestant ideas. d. the nobility was strongly united behind the Catholic monarchy.
c. the nobility was influenced by Protestant ideas.
why was Portugal the first western European nation to travel to India by sea? a. they invented the triangular sail, allowing them to sail against ocean currents b. soldiers discovered maps of Africa after they conquered the muslim city of Ceuta c. the royal family invested large sums of money in naval exploration d. captains hired muslims sailors who were familiar with the east coast of Africa
c. the royal family invested large sums of money in naval exploration
how did the Sultans of Delhi regard the native population of India? a. they thought the Hindu religion was similar to their own b. they believed the bind culture to be superior to their own c. they considered the hindus to be a defeated people d. they respected the hindu because they were good fighters
c. they considered the hindus to be a defeated people
why did women of Paris demand that the royal family return to Paris with them? a. they wanted to establish a representative gov't that would meet in the versailles Palace b. they felt that the distance from the capital allowed Louis to ignore their immediate needs c. they expected Marie Antoinette to distribute bread among the poor of the capital d. they'd demanded Marie Antoinette answer charges of treason against the state
c. they expected Marie Antoinette to distribute bread among the poor of the capital
how do El Greco's painting reflect aspects of Spanish history and culture? a. they show the country's struggle in defeating the muslims b. they exhibit the riches obtained from expanding the empire c. they illustrate the people's strong devotion to Catholicism d. they demonstrate an admiration for the royal family
c. they illustrate the people's strong devotion to Catholicism
which of the following items did europeans slave traders exchange for enslaved africans? a. guns b. wool c. tobacco d. coal
c. tobacco
which of the following describes the status of women during the Ming dynasty? a. women were valued as wise and religious leaders b. women were able to marry for love and divorce their husbands c. women were expected to care fro their children and maintain the household d. women were given greater freedom to travel and won business
c. women were expected to care fro their children and maintain the household
which of the following was a major cause of the french and Indian war? a. Britain and France disagreed over the possessions of the Louisiana territory b. Britain supported privateers who raided French merchants ships c. France supported Americans efforts of independence from Great Britain d. France and Britain both claimed the Ohio Valley territory
d. France and Britain both claimed the Ohio Valley territory
which of the following men led a revolt of enslaved Africans in Saint Domingues? a. Jose de san Martin b. Giuseppa Garibaldi c. Jose Maria Morelos d. Toussaint L'Ouverture
d. Toussaint L'Ouverture
in Latin America during the early 1800s, which of the following probably belonged to the Creole class? a. a person who never had a formal education b. a governor of a Spanish colony c. an enslaved person working on a plantation d. a colonel in the Spanish colonial army
d. a colonel in the Spanish colonial army
European art of the 1600s and early 1700s was dominated by a grand, ornate style called... a. gothic b. classical c. neoclassical d. baroque
d. baroque
how did Peter the Great propose to modernize Russia? a. by freeing the serfs and diminishing the power of the landholding boyars. b. by forcing Russians to convert to protestantism. c. by teaching German in schools and making it an official language, d. by adopting many of the customs of western europeans.
d. by adopting many of the customs of western europeans.
how did France develop a strong economy durning the reign of Louis XIV? a. by imposing high taxes on the peasant populations and the nobility b. by encountering the immigration of skilled workers such as the Huguenots c. by invading neighboring nations and confiscating their wealth d. by promoting economic policies such as providing tax credits to French companies
d. by promoting economic policies such as providing tax credits to French companies
who were the first white settlers of Australia? a. priests b. merchants c. miners d. convicts
d. convicts
how did native American relations with the french and english differ? a. french forced natives off their land, while the english respected their hunting grounds b. french considered the native Americans to be inferior, while the english intermarried with many tribes c. english wanted to convert them, while the french sent few missionaries to native American settlement d. english viewed as enemies, while the french established good trading practices with them
d. english viewed as enemies, while the french established good trading practices with them
which of the following was NOT promoted by the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizens? a. freedom of religion b. freedom from arbitrary imprisonment c. freedom of speech d. freedom from paying taxes
d. freedom from paying taxes
how did King Frederick William I gain the support of the Prussian nobility? a. he gave the Junker large estates throughout the country b. he invented the Junkers to live in the Prussian capital c. he allowed the Junkers to control the Prussian gov't d. he awarded the Junkers officer ranks in the army
d. he awarded the Junkers officer ranks in the army
which statement describes Louis XIV's reign? a. he sought to expand the empire into land once controlled by the Ottomans b. he built a powerful navy that controlled the Atlantic Ocean c. he allied himself with powerful bishops to solidify his position as head of the nation d. he built large palaces in order to portray the image of a supreme ruler
d. he built large palaces in order to portray the image of a supreme ruler
how did Akbar create an effective government for the Mughal Empire? a. he allowed Muslims and Hindu women to become high-ranking officials b. he appointed officials who demonstrated their personal loyalty to him c. he elevated members of his family to positions of power d. he promoted muslims and hindus based on their ability regardless of their religion
d. he promoted muslims and hindus based on their ability regardless of their religion
why did Peter the Great continue warfare with Sweden for 21 yrs? a. he wanted land along the Baltic coast to protect Russia from invasion. b. Russia was interested in annexing lands to the west that were rich in iron and coal. c. Russia was found by a military alliance with Austria to fight Protestants in Europe. d. he wanted land along the baltic coast to build a port for trade with western Europe.
d. he wanted land along the baltic coast to build a port for trade with western Europe.
which of the following is true of the neoclassical style of art? a. it was the dominant style of art during the Middle Ages b. it was based on ideas and themes from ancient Japan c. it tended to be ornate, highly detailed and rich in color d. it emphasized elegance and simplicity
d. it emphasized elegance and simplicity
which statement explains the importance of Louis Pasteur's experimentation with tea fermentation of liquids? a. it convinced doctors that lead in water supplies caused developmental problems b. it convinced scientists that viruses are a cause of various diseases c. it led to the development of chloroform, allowing patients to endure surgeries d. it led to the discovery of vaccines to prevent contagious diseases
d. it led to the discovery of vaccines to prevent contagious diseases
how was the Jamestown settlement different from the Plymouth colony? a. jamestown settlers were assisted by native Americans, while the Pilgrims were constantly under attack b. jamestown settlers were missionaries sent to convert native Americans, while the pilgrims wanted to be isolated form the outside world c. jamestown settlers were married with families, pilgrims were young men d. jamestown settlers emigrated from England for economic reasons, while the pilgrims were fleeing religious persecution
d. jamestown settlers emigrated from England for economic reasons, while the pilgrims were fleeing religious persecution
Frederick II came to power as the... a. emperor of the Holy Roman Empire b. king of Austria c. elector of Brandenburg d. king of Prussia
d. king of Prussia
Jose de San Martin was a military officer who.. a. liberated parts of Mexico b. liberated parts of Brazil c. liberated Spanish-speaking islands in the Caribbean d. liberated parts of Spanish-speaking South America
d. liberated parts of Spanish-speaking South America
what statement would a conservative who lived during the early 1800s support? a. the preservation of personal liberties is the goal of good gov't b. gov't works best when it is limited c. monarchies need to be replaced d. monarchies should be sustained
d. monarchies should be sustained
in which area did enslaved africans have the most significant cultural impact in the Americans? a. architecture b. medicine c. finance d. music
d. music
which group in French society was most influenced by Enlightenment thought? a. clergy b. bourgeoisie c. nobles d. peasants
d. peasants
which statement characterizes France from 1871 to 1914? a. the country was weakened by periodic warfare with Germany. b. the gov't was united behind the rule of hereditary monarch. c. the country was ruled by an emperor who came to power in coup defat. d. the gov't was divided into many groups that paralyzed politics.
d. the gov't was divided into many groups that paralyzed politics.
why did the US Congress invest money toward the construction of a transcontinental railroad in 1862? a. northern troops were needed in California and Oregon to ensure that the states stayed in the Union b. the union needed to move soldiers and supplies west to battlefields in California c. northern industries needed to transport iron and coal from western mines to the northeast d. the gov't water to settle the west with new immigrants and increase trade
d. the gov't water to settle the west with new immigrants and increase trade
how did the French wars of religion influence Montaigne's writings? a. the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre convinced him to support the protestant cause b. the appeal of protestantism caused hm to question his Catholic faith c. the personal beliefs of the king persuaded him to promote religious tolerance d. the personal loss of a friend caused him to question old ideas and beliefs
d. the personal loss of a friend caused him to question old ideas and beliefs
why was feudalism slow to end in central Europe? a. Industries became concentrated in their capitals. b. the peasants migrated to small towns instead of residing in rural areas. c. monarchs limited the power of the nobles. d. their gov't passed laws tying peasants to their estates.
d. their gov't passed laws tying peasants to their estates.
why was many Latin American creoles decide to seek independence from Spain by 1810? a. they did not support Ferdinand VII's rule b. Spanish military was replacing them with mestizo officers c. the Spanish gov't was taking away their lands d. they did not approve of Joseph Bonaparte's regime
d. they did not approve of Joseph Bonaparte's regime
which of the following reasons primarily motivated the Netherlands to colonize southeast Asia? a. they wanted to create new markets for their good b. they wanted to conquer large areas of land in order to spread their culture c. they hoped to convert asians to their regions d. they expected to make large profits sending spices back to Europe
d. they expected to make large profits sending spices back to Europe
what did the Klemens von Metternich hope to achieve at the Congresspeople of Vienna? a. to weaken Great Britain so that the country may be unable to wage war in the future b. to reduce the power of the Pope so that the Italian states may unite in the future c. too politically isolate Austria so that the country may be unable to influence the development of Germany d. to return Europe to the political state of affairs that had existed before the French Revolution
d. to return Europe to the political state of affairs that had existed before the French Revolution
which statement characterizes Japanese commercial policies after 1639? a. isolation form foreign contact b. economic expansion c. welcomed Portuguese and Spanish military suppliers d. trade with the dutch and china
d. trade with the dutch and china
what soonish colony gained its independence after Spain attempted to reassert control following the Napoleonic wars? a. the Philippines b. Brazil c. Haiti d. Mexico
maybe a. the Philippines
which organization did Robespierre lead that the horrors of the Reign of Terror? a. the Directory b. the National Convention c. the Committee of Public Safety d. the National Assembly
maybe b. the National Convention