World History_NCFE_Review
In response to the Nile River's frequent flooding, the Egyptians A. developed geometry so they could survey the land. B. wrote in stone so water would not wash away their records. C. mummified their dead to prevent contamination of drinking water. D. built pyramids so they could live above the flood plain.
developed geometry so they could survey the land.
The Magna Carta guarantees which of the following rights? A. freedom of religion B. the right to bear arms C. universal manhood suffrage D. due process of law
due process of law
What did Europeans consider to be the most important item of African trade during the 1500s and 1600s? A. Gold B. Guns C. enslaved persons D. rum
enslaved persons
Which two groups held the top position in Ottoman society? A. "men of the pen" and "men of husbandry" B. "men of the sword" and "men of the pen" C. "men of husbandry" and "men of negotiation" D. "men of negotiation" and "men of the sword"
"men of the sword" and "men of the pen"
Which of the following principles is based on Roman law? A. An accused person is innocent until proven guilty. B. Citizens have the right to carry weapons. C. Punishment is determined by the crime, not by social class. D. Citizens are free to practice any religion they choose.
An accused person is innocent until proven guilty.
Nationalism posed the biggest threat to which of the following? A. Prussia B. Germany C. Italy D. Austria
Austria
Which of the following countries was once a Portuguese colony? A. Peru B. Cuba C. Brazil D. Mexico
Brazil
Which of the following was a cause of the Sepoy Rebellion? A. reduction in the sepoys' salary B. tax increases C. British insensitivity to Indian customs D. food shortages
British insensitivity to Indian customs
Which of the following outcomes might support the domino theory? A. Cambodia and Laos ended up with communist governments dominated by Vietnam. B. After communism collapsed in the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe became democratic. C. Korea remained politically and economically divided. D. China restricted political liberties while allowing economic freedom.
Cambodia and Laos ended up with communist governments dominated by Vietnam.
Who began a vast global exchange that included people, plants, and animals? A. Samuel de Champlain B. Bartolomé de las Casas C. Christopher Columbus D. Hernán Cortés
Christopher Columbus
Why was coal important to the Industrial Revolution? A. Trading coal with other countries brought wealth to invest in industry. B. Coal provided the fuel to produce iron. C. Mining coal provided jobs for unemployed farm laborers. D. Coal provided fuel to heat workers' homes.
Coal provided the fuel to produce iron.
The scattering of the Jewish people is called the A. Babylonian Captivity. B. Diaspora. C. covenant. D. Torah.
Diaspora.
Which of the following statements describes Mayan government? A. Each city had its own ruler. B. The emperor claimed divine power. C. One king ruled all Mayan city-states. D. Only men could rule.
Each city had its own ruler.
Copernicus proposed which of the following? A. The sun travels around Earth. B. Earth travels around the sun. C. Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sun. D. Earth is the center of the universe.
Earth travels around the sun.
Henry IV of France granted religious tolerance to the Huguenots with the A. Fronde. B. levée. C. Edict of Nantes. D. English Bill of Rights.
Edict of Nantes.
Who was punished most harshly for its involvement in World War I? A. Serbia B. Austria-Hungary C. Germany D. Russia
Germany
By 1900, which two nations surpassed Britain as the world's leading industrial nations? A. Japan and Germany B. France and Germany C. Germany and the United States D. Japan and the United States
Germany and the United States
Which of the following statements is an argument against globalization? A. Success in trade earns money that can be used to improve infrastructure. B. Competition for goods and services limits product availability. C. Nations involved in free trade often become more democratic. D. Globalization takes away indigenous people's land and culture.
Globalization takes away indigenous people's land and culture.
The Renaissance marked a renewed interest in A. African civilization. B. East Asian civilization. C. Muslim civilization. D. Greco-Roman civilization.
Greco-Roman civilization.
In the late 1800s, American sugar growers overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and asked the United States to annex A. Samoa. B. Cuba. C. Hawaii. D. the Philippines.
Hawaii.
What is one reason that Stalin refused to relinquish control of Eastern Europe after World War II? A. He wanted a buffer zone between the Soviet Union and Germany. B. He intended to ransom the region in exchange for reparations. C. He wanted to guarantee that the region would have democratic governments. D. He wanted control of the region's natural resources.
He wanted a buffer zone between the Soviet Union and Germany.
Which of the following describes a system of indirect rule? A. Imperial powers govern their colonies using local rulers. B. Imperial powers give up spheres of influence to trading companies. C. Imperial powers send their own officials to administer their colonies. D. Imperial powers absorb territory into their existing political systems.
Imperial powers govern their colonies using local rulers.
Which of the following civilizations ruled an area that included the Andes? A. Aztecs B. Olmecs C. Mayas D. Incas
Incas
Why was Bloody Sunday in 1905 a turning point for Russia? A. It forced the tsar to abdicate. B. It led to the abolition of serfdom. C. It demonstrated the need for reform. D. It sparked industrialization in Russia.
It demonstrated the need for reform.
How was medieval Ethiopia different from its neighbors? A. It had contact with Europe. B. It had no contact with Europe. C. It was Christian. D. It was Muslim.
It was Christian.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism? A. It was based on a belief that a nation's real wealth was measured in its gold and silver treasures. B. It downplayed the role of government in stimulating economic growth. C. It encouraged trade by abolishing laws that regulated trade. D. It discouraged the establishment of overseas colonies
It was based on a belief that a nation's real wealth was measured in its gold and silver treasures.
Why has North Korea remained isolated and poor? A. It lacks the natural resources necessary for development. B. Natural disasters have wiped out native industries. C. Reparations from the Korean War have left it outcast and bankrupt. D. Its government clings to hard-line communism.
Its government clings to hard-line communism.
The Declaration of Independence clearly reflects the ideas of A. Thomas Hobbes. B. Catherine the Great. C. John Locke. D. George III.
John Locke.
Which city was the target of an unsuccessful German blitz for two months in 1941? A. London B. Vichy C. Paris D. Dunkirk
London
Which of the following points to a decline in patriotism in the Roman empire? A. Caligula appointed his horse as consul. B. Diocletian fixed the prices of goods and services. C. Mercenaries replaced citizen-soldiers in the Roman army. D. Poor farmers abandoned their own farms to work for wealthy landowners.
Mercenaries replaced citizen-soldiers in the Roman army.
Which of the following generalizations regarding how African nations won their independence is true? A. Most, but not all, nations were able to win their independence peacefully. B. All nations were forced to fight for their independence. C. Economic sanctions helped many nations win their independence. D. Most nations won their independence at the voting polls.
Most, but not all, nations were able to win their independence peacefully.
Which of the following events was the spark that finally set off widespread revolt in Latin America in the early 1800s? A. Napoleon's invasion of Spain B. uprisings in the Balkans C. the American Revolution D. the French Revolution
Napoleon's invasion of Spain
Which of the following people was responsible for the unification of Germany? A. Otto von Bismarck B. Guiseppe Garibaldi C. Count Camillo Cavour D. Napoleon III
Otto von Bismarck
Which of the following groups finally conquered the Byzantine empire? A. German Christians B. Arabs C. Ottoman Turks D. Seljuk Turks
Ottoman Turks
The trade region that includes Japan and the United States is known as the A. Organization of American States. B. Pacific Rim. C. Asian tigers. D. European Union.
Pacific Rim.
Unlike the Nationalists, Mao Zedong's Communists gained the most support from which group in China? A. Workers B. Peasants C. Warlords D. militarists
Peasants
World War II in Europe began with Hitler's invasion of A. Austria. B. France. C. Czechoslovakia. D. Poland.
Poland.
How did the Scientific Revolution change thinking about the physical universe? A. Scientists now based their theories on observations and experimentation. B. Scientists now used common sense to guide their theories. C. Scientists now based their theories on the writings of the ancient Greeks. D. Scientists now relied on religious teachings to prove their theories.
Scientists now based their theories on observations and experimentation.
How did city life improve during the late 1800s and early 1900s? A. Streets were narrowed so more houses could be built. B. Street lights and organized police forces made cities safer. C. Homelessness was reduced by crowding people into tenements. D. Pollution was reduced when factories relocated outside city limits.
Street lights and organized police forces made cities safer.
Which is a true statement about England's Commonwealth? A. The Commonwealth was a republic in name, but Cromwell ruled as a dictator. B. For the first time, poor men were granted seats in Parliament. C. Charles I governed as a constitutional monarch. D. Women exercised political rights equal to those of men.
The Commonwealth was a republic in name, but Cromwell ruled as a dictator.
Which of the following is a consequence of growing cash crops in Africa? A. There is a food shortage. B. Countries are achieving economic independence. C. Governments are neglecting industrial development. D. Small farmers are becoming wealthy.
There is a food shortage.
Which of the following conditions during the Industrial Revolution supported Karl Marx's ideas? A. People left the countryside and moved to the cities. B. People were no longer threatened by famine. C. More material goods were available and more people could afford them. D. There were a few wealthy business people while the majority of people were poor.
There were a few wealthy business people while the majority of people were poor.
Which of the following statements is true regarding India and Pakistan during the Cold War? A. Pakistan allied itself with the United States, while India favored the Soviet Union. B. Pakistan supported the Soviet Union, while India supported the United States. C. They both remained nonaligned. D. They both refused economic aid from foreign countries.
They both remained nonaligned.
During the last two decades of the Cold War, both the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to A. global protection of human rights. B. a policy of nuclear disarmament. C. the development of chemical and biological weapons. D. allow communism to spread throughout Asia.
a policy of nuclear disarmament.
How did conquest of the Americas affect Spain? A. Diseases from the Americas wiped out Spain's population. B. Wealth from the American colonies made Spain Europe's greatest power. C. Spain became the first European nation to use horses. D. Many Spanish converted to Native American religions.
Wealth from the American colonies made Spain Europe's greatest power.
Peter the Great forced Russians to accept social reforms that would make their culture more like that of A. Ottoman Turkey. B. China. C. Western Europeans. D. Native Americans.
Western Europeans.
Compared with settlers in the Spanish and French colonies, English colonists had A. a large degree of self-government. B. fewer legal and political rights. C. more violent conflicts with Native Americans. D. greater access to gold and silver.
a large degree of self-government.
What does the Muslim duty of the hajj require? A. a declaration of faith B. giving charity to the poor C. the learning of Arabic D. a pilgrimage to Mecca
a pilgrimage to Mecca
20. Lenin believed that a socialist revolution could succeed in Russia if A. revolutions were carried out simultaneously in other parts of Europe. B. Russia became an industrial state. C. the peasants owned the land they worked. D. a small group of dedicated revolutionaries controlled the government.
a small group of dedicated revolutionaries controlled the government.
How did the Germans view the lands they occupied? A. as resources to be plundered and looted B. as allies in their war against Britain C. as partners in a new world order D. as converts to their cause
as resources to be plundered and looted
Jesus proclaimed that his mission was to A. overthrow Roman rule. B. bring spiritual salvation to believers. C. lead the Jews out of Palestine. D. reject the Ten Commandments.
bring spiritual salvation to believers.
How did Latin America's military rulers justify the harshness of their regimes? A. by blaming the United States B. by blaming the Roman Catholic Church C. by claiming a need for order D. by citing Marxist theory
by claiming a need for order
What methods did the philosophes apply when developing their ideas? A. methods of astrology B. methods of philosophy C. methods of science D. methods of mathematics
c. methods of science
The stability of ancient India's social order was a result of the A. caste system. B. spread of Buddhism. C. economic prosperity. D. popularity of Hinduism.
caste system.
The Holy Roman emperors failed to build a unified nation-state in Germany partly because they A. were excommunicated by the pope. B. lacked the resources to do so. C. were distracted by the Crusades. D. could not control their vassals.
could not control their vassals.
The spread of plague during the Middle Ages A. strengthened Europe's ties to the Middle East and China. B. caused a population boom in the cities. C. created terror, bewilderment, and violence. D. led to significant medical advancements.
created terror, bewilderment, and violence.
During the Reign of Terror, Robespierre tried to A. execute all French nobles. B. restore the Catholic Church. C. crush all opposition to the revolution. D. reinstate the monarchy.
crush all opposition to the revolution.
During his voyages, Chinese explorer Zheng He A. defeated Mongol invaders. B. established trade centers in Southeast Asia and India. C. united China under the Ming dynasty. D. made first contact with Native Americans.
established trade centers in Southeast Asia and India.
One of the biggest factors contributing to political instability in African nations immediately after independence was A. natural disasters. B. ethnic conflict. C. the failure of communism. D. the lack of natural resources.
ethnic conflict.
The Indian National Congresswanted A. unification with Pakistan. B. a revolution to end British rule. C. eventual self-rule for India. D. a tax on British goods.
eventual self-rule for India.
During the period of Exploration, Europeans sought new trade routes so that they could A. avoid exposure to the Black Death. B. reach their American colonies faster. C. travel along the Silk Road. D. gain direct access to Asia.
gain direct access to Asia.
The intention of China's Four Modernizations was to A. get rid of noncommunists. B. improve China's economy. C. limit family size. D. end the democracy movement.
improve China's economy.
Which of the following helped British farmers increase food production in the 1700s? A. improved farm machinery B. new kinds of crops C. the availability of more farmworkers D. reducing the size of their farms
improved farm machinery
The concept of the salon originated A. in the 1600s with a group of noblewomen in London. B. in the 1700s with a group of middle-class women in Paris. C. in the 1600s with a group of noblewomen in Paris. D. in the 1700s with a group of noblemen in Paris.
in the 1600s with a group of noblewomen in Paris.
What name was given to U.S. strategy in World War II's Pacific theater? A. fire-bombing B. kamikaze C. saturation bombing D. island-hopping
island-hopping
Hammurabi's Code was an important achievement because A. it was the first major collection of laws. B. it treated men and women as equals. C. it ended capital punishment. D. it rejected the principle of "an eye for an eye."
it was the first major collection of laws.
Iraq's history of internal and external conflicts partly results from A. the collapse of communism. B. its oil resources and ethnic diversity. C. a series of natural disasters. D. its lack of stable political leadership.
its oil resources and ethnic diversity.
The geography of Greece helped create A. a large Greek empire. B. unity among Greeks. C. many small city-states. D. isolation from the outside world.
many small city-states.
The build-up of armed fores in Europe during the late 1800s is an example of A. mercantilism. B. isolationism. C. imperialism. D. militarism.
militarism.
Which of the following is a defining geographic feature of life on the Indian subcontinent? A. Desertification B. a lack of arable land C. deforestation D. monsoons
monsoons
To make Rome's tax system fairer, Augustus A. consolidated the types of taxes that were collected. B. taxed foreigners at a higher rate than Roman citizens. C. increased the taxes paid by the rich. D. ordered a census to compile records of who should be taxed.
ordered a census to compile records of who should be taxed.
Which of the following did Gandhi use to fight British rule? A. pressure from the United Nations B. violent demonstrations C. passive resistance D. armed resistance
passive resistance
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen stated that A. creoles. B. mestizos. C. mulattoes. D. peninsulares.
peninsulares.
Chinese philosopher Confucius taught that harmony resulted when A. each person looked out for his own interests. B. true social equality was achieved. C. people accepted their place in society. D. a strong ruler controlled society.
people accepted their place in society.
Many Italians supported the Fascist party because it A. ended the influence of the Church. B. was the only political party. C. pledged to unite Italy and Germany. D. promised to improve the economy.
promised to improve the economy.
China's Ming and Qing dynasties A. prohibited all foreign trade. B. encouraged foreign trade. C. allowed foreign trade only with Britain. D. restricted foreign trade.
restricted foreign trade.
In the 1930s, Japanese militarists wanted to A. get rid of the emperor. B. revive traditional Japanese values. C. adopt Western ways. D. reform education.
revive traditional Japanese values.
During the Bantu migration, West African farmers and herders moved to A. the Mediterranean coast. B. the Sahara. C. southern Africa. D. the Middle East.
southern Africa.
The most lasting achievement of Alexander the Great was the A. Macedonian dynasty. B. library in Alexandria, Egypt. C. spread of Greek culture. D. unity of his empire.
spread of Greek culture.
Which of the following helped Adolf Hitler gain power in Germany? A. big business and labor B. the support of the Weimar government C. the promise of a new democracy D. the Great Depression
the Great Depression
Which of the following areas did Napoleon annex to France? A. the Netherlands B. Poland C. Britain D. Russia
the Netherlands
Which of the following is a legacy of the Phoenicians? A. Cuneiform B. Hieroglyphics C. Runes D. the alphabet
the alphabet
What was the Neolithic Revolution? A. the change from hunting and food-gathering to farming B. a rejection of Paleolithic values by Neolithic people C. the evolution of animistic spiritual beliefs D. the migration of people from Asia to the Americas
the change from hunting and food-gathering to farming
Which event sparked nationalist unrest in the Balkans in the 1990s? A. Serbian ethnic cleansing B. the discovery of oil in the Adriatic Sea C. NATO air strikes D. the collapse of communism in Yugoslavia
the collapse of communism in Yugoslavia
The Trojan War most likely had its roots in A. religious differences between Mycenae and Troy. B. the economic rivalry between Mycenae and Troy. C. the romantic longings of the Trojan prince Paris. D. Troy's desire for independence from Mycenae.
the economic rivalry between Mycenae and Troy.
Industrialization in the textile industry resulted in A. improved working conditions. B. the establishment of factories. C. slower production times. D. better-paying jobs.
the establishment of factories.
Which of the following helped the Allies achieve the breakthrough they sought in World War I? A. the waging of total war B. the battle of Gallipoli C. the Russian Revolution D. the involvement of the United States
the involvement of the United States
During China's Tang and Song dynasties, which group formed the top level of society? A. Merchants B. the scholar-gentry C. peasants D. artists
the scholar-gentry
Cultural diffusion is A. the migration of people from Asia to the Americas. B. the extinction of traditional ways of life. C. the evolution of organized religions. D. the spread of ideas, customs, and technologies.
the spread of ideas, customs, and technologies.
The printing revolution of the late 1400s resulted in A. decreased funding for the arts. B. the beginning of compulsory education. C. increased competition with China. D. the spread of literacy.
the spread of literacy.
The exchange of enslaved Africans for guns in Africa and for molasses in the Americas was part of A. the triangular trade. B. the Columbian exchange. C. the price revolution. D. mercantilism.
the triangular trade.
The people of Paris stormed the Bastille on July 14, 1789, because A. they wanted to hide from the revolutionaries. B. they wanted to steal the tax money stored inside. C. they wanted to free Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. D. they believed there were weapons stored inside.
they believed there were weapons stored inside.
The Western powers chose a policy of appeasement during the 1930s partly because A. they were distracted by colonial unrest. B. they supported the acts of aggression. C. they were fighting civil wars of their own. D. they wanted to avoid a repeat of World War I.
they wanted to avoid a repeat of World War I.
What was the goal of the Green Revolution? A. to encourage recycling B. to enable India to feed all of its people C. to slow India's population growth D. to turn India into an industrial nation
to enable India to feed all of its people
Why did the Congress of Vienna redraw the boundaries of some European countries? A. to encircle France with strong countries B. to distribute land more fairly C. to prevent the growth of nationalism D. to create more countries
to encircle France with strong countries
Why did Spain's Philip II try to invade England in 1588? A. to stop the English from invading Spain B. to stop the spread of the Protestant Reformation C. to end English attacks on Spanish treasure ships D. to punish Elizabeth I for not marrying him
to end English attacks on Spanish treasure ships
Why did both Britain and Russia want to control Iran? A. to spread their political beliefs B. to help it modernize C. to gain possession of its oil fields D. to save it from Ottoman rule
to gain possession of its oil fields
Which of the following was a consequence of the Industrial Revolution? A. making one's own clothing B. working by candlelight C. traveling by steamship D. traveling by horse-drawn cart
traveling by steamship
Unlike its neighbors, Vietnam A. adopted Islam rather than Buddhism as its main religion. B. maintained its independence from Chinese and Indian conquerors. C. was influenced more by China than by India. D. granted women more freedom.
was influenced more by China than by India.
One effect of urbanization in Africa is A. higher literacy rates. B. weakened kinship ties. C. lower birthrates. D. the preservation of traditional culture.
weakened kinship ties.
