Post Test Review

Which statement about the American Revolution and the French Revolution is true?

Both revolutions were motivated by citizens desiring fairness from their governments

By 1700, England had control of much of present-day:

Canada

Early French explorers in the Americas, such as Cartier and Marquette, were motivated primarily by the desire to:

Claim as much territory as possible for France

President Ronald Reagan's term in office resulted in which significant change?

Decisive advantages in the Cold War

One consequence of the Spanish colonization of Mexico was a dramatic decline in the native population. This decline was primarily due to the fact that the American Indians:

Died of newly introduced diseases

How did the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors, beginning in the mid 16th century, change the political power in Central and South America?

European diseases and superior weapons enable the Spanish to conquer the natives

What does this 1970 map illustrate about the U.S. and Soviet Union during the Cold War?

The Formation of Alliances with other nations

What development caused Napoleon to accept President Jefferson's offer to purchase the entire Louisiana territory?

The Haitian Revolution caused France to lose a foothold in the Americas

In 1968, the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic initiated a series of democratic reforms designed to soften the country's harsh, Soviet-style dictatorship. The Soviets responded by invading and crushing the reforms. Twenty-one years later the Czech's won their freedom. What changed in those 21 years?

The Soviet Union became increasingly dysfunctional and lost control over its communist neighbors

Which development led to the rapid establishment of the U.S. Space Program in the early 1960's?

The Soviet Union's achievements fueled concerns about its technological superiority

In 1957, the Soviet Union launched into orbit the world's first satellite, Sputnik 1. Which sentence best describes the political impact of this launch?

The U.S. became concerned for its own security

{Better Keep to The Old Channel} This cartoon was printed at the end of WW1. Which sentence best describes the sentiments of the cartoonist?

The United States should not remain involved in international affairs

Which statements summarizes a major philosophical view developed by Rene' Descartes?

The concept of "I think therefore I am"

What was the primary motivation behind European colonists importing massive numbers of slaves to the Americas?

They needed a labor supply for the sugar and tobacco plantations

Which message did the cartoonist MOST LIKELY intend to communicate?

Organized labor is behaving irresponsibly

What did German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche believe was humankind's primary motivation?

A drive for strength and power

To what does "THE OLD CHANNEL" in this 1919 political cartoon refer?

American Neutrality

This Nazi propaganda poster was intended to help convince Germans that Adolf Hitler was:

An invincible hero

How are workers who go on strike depicted in this 1919 political cartoon?

Apathetic

During the 18th century, which innovation was used to improve communication between nearby sailing vessels?

Flags flown at certain positions

Which sentence best describes the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall?

Germany became unified, and East Germany's Communist Party ceased to exist

During WW1, the Zimmermann Telegram proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico, in which Germany promised Mexico military assistance if Mexico would declare war against the United States. Why were Germany's promises to Mexico questionable?

Germany could not realistically provide Mexico with military assistance

During the French Revolution, the National Convention formed the Committee of Public Safety, led by Maximilien Robespierre. Which group from another historical period had a mission most similar to the Committee's mission?

Gestapo

Which sentence BEST expresses the meaning of John Calvin's doctrine of Predestination?

God has already decided who will gain salvation

During the 1500's and 1600's, European nations established mercantilist policies in Asia to:

Guarantee that European exports exceed imports from Asia

During the Age of Enlightenment, which philosopher maintained that people are aggressive and selfish by nature?

Hobbes

Cecil Rhodes' company, DeBeers, controlled 90% of the world's diamond production. Which concept does this quotation reflect?

Imperialism

How did innovations in shipbuilding aid the development of European colonies during the Age of Exploration?

Improved ships made long voyages and distant settlements feasible

Sir Francis Bacon was an English philosopher whose ideas about the scientific method helped further the idea of:

Inductive reasoning

Which outcome WAS NOT an effect of the African slave trade?

Islam was introduced to Africa

Why did Thomas Paine feel he had to publish his political pamphlet Common Sense anonymously?

It contained material that could result in his arrest for treason

How did the Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, affect the territorial boundaries of the New World?

It divided undiscovered New World lands among Portugal and Spain

How did the invention of the compass assist European voyages of exploration?

It made it easier for ships to sail far from coastlines

This image of Uncle Sam was used on U.S. Recruiting posters in 1917. In which ways was this image designed to affect the American public's perception of the U.S. Military effort during WW1?

It showed Uncle Sam was serious, strong, and encouraged involvement in the war effort

What was Japan's initial approach to trade with Europeans during the early 1600's

Japan secluded themselves from outside influence

China will most likely see a dramatic rise in the proportion of its population over age 65 because of China's:

Laws limiting how many children can be born

European colonization of Africa in the 19th century resulted in:

Less African independence

Which change was not an effect of Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of Glastnost?

Many major industries came under government control

German scientists discovered the possibility of nuclear fission before American scientists. What stopped Germany from applying this knowledge to the development of nuclear weapons during WW2?

Many of the most prominent researchers fled Germany

Mao's Communist Revolution in China was directly inspired by The Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engels. Which statement BEST describes an important theoretical difference between Mao's revolution and the Manifesto?

Mao believed that China's revolution must begin in the Agrian Sector

{Passive resistance ... is superior to the force of arms ... One who is free from hatred requires no sword} Which historical figure shared this?

Martin Luther King

Which scientific instrument was invented during the Scientific Revolution?

Microscope

The Early Crusaders, who descended on Byzantium in A.D. 1096, believed that they were fighting a righteous battle for control of the Holy Land. However, the Byzantines generally viewed the European Crusades as:

Military reinforcements who could help defeat the Turkish invaders

Which Empire existed for the shortest period of time?

Mongol

How did European development of Africa before WW1 impact the African people?

Native laborers came to work for European landowners

Which philosopher's political theory MOST CLOSELY matched the phrase "the end justifies the means?"

Niccolo Machiavelli

In the 1400's, Portugal sought to establish a trading empire. Into which region did it initially expand to achieve this goal?

North Africa

To trade with China during the 16th and 17th centuries, European had to:

Pay tribute to the Emperor

Which statement can be used as an argument against the Spanish Inquisition?

People have the right to convert to a new religion

Which commercial development drove the demand for slave labor in American colonies?

Plantation Agriculture

After Columbus returned from his voyages to the west, both Spain and Portugal attempted to claim the lands he discovered. How was the issue settled?

Pope Alexander VI divided the lands between the countries.

Which European nation was the first to begin significant exploration of Asia for the purpose of establishing trade?

Portugal

{Buy Victory Bonds} What is the primary message of this Canadian poster used during WW2?

Purchasing War Bonds would help the Allies win the war

Which concept employed by Chancellor Otto von Bismarck played a major role in the unification of Germany as a nation-state in the late 1800's?

Realpolitik

What factor DID NOT contribute to the outbreak of both World War 1 and World War 2?

Rise of fascism

Queen Liliuokalani was the last monarch of Hawaii, ruling from 1891-1893. Which sentence correctly describes her point of view toward the United States?

She opposed the territorial expansion of the United States

Which impact did the European slave trade have on the development of the United States?

Slave labor provided the country with valuable export crops

European colonization in the Americas resulted in large numbers of natives dying from

Smallpox

Which country became a military superpower as a result of WW2?

Soviet Union

Which nation had the MOST combined military and civilian deaths during WW2?

Soviet Union

European activity in Asia in the 17th century was characterized by:

The establishment of ports of trade

Popularized in the 20th century, existentialism in a philosophy that focuses on:

The human emotion of Angst

In 1982, Great Britain and Argentina went to war over the Falkland Islands. The British won the war and justified their presence on the basis of occupation and continuous administration. Argentina's claim to the islands was based in part on:

The proximity of the group of islands to mainland South America

Based on the data, what conclusion can be drawn about the world literacy rate?

The rate of literacy has increased since 1970

{Snake and Bunny} What is the message of this 1920 political cartoon?

The tactics of the League of Nations were ineffective against aggressors

The Passage supports the conclusion that:

There is a gap between China's agricultural potential and productivity

Beginning in the 15th century, Portugal and other European nations became eager to find new trade routes across the Indian and Atlantic Oceans to the Middle East. Why were the old routes considered unsatisfactory?

They were controlled by hostile groups

Exploration prompted many advances to the design of European ships. One such development was the addition of extra wooden planks fixed to the waterproof wooden hull on the front and sides of the ship. What was the purpose of these extra wooden tanks?

To protect the ship from collisions

Which trend does this graph illustrate?

Urban population surpassed rural population in 2007

By professing the philosophy of Ahimsa, Mohandas Gandhi influenced the Indian people to:

Use passive resistance as a method of civil disobedience

Which factor explains the sharp decline in immigration to the U.S. shown in the table?

War in Europe

Which outcome was NOT a direct effect of the invention of writing?

Writings could be reproduced quickly and in large quantities

W. Germany invades Poland X. Germany surrenders at Stalingrad Y. Yalta Conference takes place Z. Allied forces land on the beaches in Normandy

Y- W- X- Z

Which European activity had the GREATEST impact on Africa during the 16th and 17th centuries?

the TransAtlantic slave trade

What was the Pilgrims' principal reason for establishing a colony in the Americas?

to attain religious freedom