TEXES 291 History
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 "empresarios" would be given land in exchange for recruiting settlers to immigrate to Texas
Which pairing best describes the purpose for the establishment of that colony?
New Amsterdam - to become a major area of business and trade
The Tennessee Valley Authority The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation The Works Progress Administration The Civilian Conservation Corps All of the above social programs were enacted as:
New Deal programs.
Mr. Jones provides the political cartoon seen here to his students to analyze. What conclusion is he aiming for his students to form? (the careless exchange)
The Europeans spread diseases to the Native Americans while trading for goods.
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
The settlers of Jamestown Colony came to the New World seeking ______, while those who came later and settled at Plymouth were in search of ______.
economic prosperity; religious freedom
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
Copernicus
first to discredit the church-accepted theory of an Earth-centered universe
Which of the following did the Columbian Exchange bring from Europe to the Native Americans in Texas?
horses
Japan and Germany, although being badly damaged in World War II, have since grown to be among the strongest economies in the world. All of the following have attributed to their growth, except:
oversupply of exports from decreased consumerism.
Which of the following was an unintended effect of the Crown requiring alcaldes to seek permission before making changes in their towns?
slow development
The major issue for the Mexican-American War was:
the disputes over the location of the border between the U.S. and Mexico.
Dwight D. Eisenhower is most associated with which of the following?
the development of the interstate highway system
Francis Bacon
Introduced the idea of the scientific method and experimentation based on empirical (verifiable) evidence.
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
Which of the following sets of European explorers were primarily focused on finding a westward route to Asia?
John Cabot, Henry Hudson, and Christopher Columbus
William The Conqueror
Leader of the Normans, conquered Great Britain in 1066
The women's suffrage movement was organized after the Seneca Falls Convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848. The convention is seen as the first organized step in the women's suffrage movement. What amendment finally gave women the right to vote, and in what year was it ratified?
19th Amendment, 1920
Age of Faith
Another term for the Middle Ages as a time of Christian outlook and behavior, but also a time of great superstition and little education.
In what ways does farming lead to specific cultural development of a community? Select all answers that apply.
-Farming increases food supplies enough to allow families to settle into permanent villages and develop relationships and traditions within their village. -Since adequate food production required less farmers, many people were free to dedicate their time elsewhere and develop other skills.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 had which of the following effects? Select all answers that apply.
-It encouraged desegregation of schools. -It outlawed discrimination by public accommodations (theaters, hotels, restaurants, etc.).
Which of the following geographic factors contributed to Italy's prosperity during the Crusades? Select all answers that apply.
-Italy's geographic access to naval routes provided the ability to establish trade between their ports and Middle Eastern ports. -Italy's central location between Europe and the Middle East lead to much of the trade between the two passing through Italy.
Which of the following tribes were located in North America? Select all answers that apply
-Mohicans -Cherokee -Iroquois
Which of the following contributed to the continued spread and power of the Catholic Church long after the fall of Rome? Select all answers that apply.
-The Pope offered stability during the transition following the fall of Rome. -Charlemagne forced conversion to Christianity when conquering western and central Europe.
Which of the following were direct effects of the Scientific Revolution? Select all answers that apply.
-diminished belief in the Church -a renewed focus on deductive reasoning and the use of evidence
Which of the following are results of the Crusades? Select all answers that apply.
-wealthy italian merchants -wealthy Arab traders -the influx of exotic goods from Asia flowing into Europe
Fertile Crescent
A crescent-shaped area from the Mediterranean Sea on the West to the Persian Gulf on the East and that contained extremely fertile soil. Some of the first agricultural communities were settled there and it is sometimes referred to as "The Cradle of Civilization."
Herbert Hoover's focus on strengthening businesses in response to the Stock Market Crash of 1929 led to which of the following?
A perception that the depression was not as bad as it really was
Middle Ages / Medieval Period
A period in Europe after the Fall of Rome and up to the Fall of Constantinople (476 CE to 1453 CE). Characterized by Kings controlling territories or smaller empires than what Rome had been. Includes the Black Death.
Feudalism
A social system in Europe divided by class. Kings allowed the lords to own the land, the knights were warriors, and the peasants/serfs did the work.
Silk Road
A trade route that ran (100 BCE to 1300 CE) from China through Afghanistan and into Persia and Eastern Europe that carried goods and ideas between civilizations.
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.
Geocentric
Ancient theory of an Earth-centered universe; put forth by Ptolemy.
Eastern Orthodox Church
Began in CE 1054, when the Church of the Eastern Roman Empire split.
Who was the first European to explore the land of Texas and establish a relationship with Native American tribes in Texas?
Cabeza De Vaca
Which of the following Native American tribes was located in the southeastern United States and is believed to have had no centralized government?
Cherokee
Which of the following nomadic Native American tribes utilized European horses in their buffalo hunting and during military activities?
Comanche
Which of the following is considered the beginning of the Scientific Revolution?
Copernicus putting forth the idea that the universe was heliocentric
Rene Descartes
Developed the theory of deductive reasoning; also called the Father of Modern Philosophy.
Division of The Roman Empire
Divided by the Emperor Diocletian into the Eastern and Western Empires (285 CE)
Which of the following was not a major cause for the "Dust Bowl" in Texas and Oklahoma in the 1930s?
Farmers experimented with risky and unreliable irrigation projects.
Who invested in the first voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492?
Ferdinand and Isabella
Isaac Newton
Formulated the Laws of Motion and the Law of Universal Gravitation.
What drove the United States to enter World War I?
German U-boats sinking American ships
Which of the following flags never flew over Texas?
Great Britain
Galileo Galilei
Improved the telescope and used it to prove Copernicus' heliocentric theory.
All of the following are associated with the advancement of civil rights and civil liberties in the United States except
Mahatma Gandhi.
Who led the Communists in China during the Revolution of 1949?
Mao Zedong
Which of the following is thought to be the first Mesoamerican civilization?
Olmec
Pope Urban II
Pope who called for a Holy Crusade to drive the Muslim Turks away from Constantinople and take back the Holy Land of Jerusalem
Scientific Revolution
Refers to the advances made in European scientific and mathematical thought based on a new philosophy of experimentation and a belief in progress.
Crusades
Religious wars that were fought in an effort to recover the Holy Lands from the Muslims.
The conservative movement elected its clear leader when which United States President was elected?
Ronald Reagan in 1981
Constantine
Ruler of Rome; adopted Christianity as the official Roman religion
Charlemagne / Charles The Great
Ruler of Western Europe and strived to unite Germanic countries and convert them to Christianity, typically through military force.
Which former governor of Texas also served as the President of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
Which of the following statements are true regarding Texas' passing of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote?
Texas was the first of the former Confederate states to ratify the 19th Amendment.
Which of the following battles marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of Gonzales in 1835
Which of the following is true regarding Texas's historical political alignment?
The Democratic Party dominated Texas politics until the 1990s when it shifted into a primarily Republican controlled state.
What novel is often considered influential in alerting the public to the need for increased regulation during the Progressive Movement of the late 1880s?
The Jungle
Which of the following European powers first settled Manhattan, New York?
The Netherlands
Which of the following is a reason that the United States emerged as the world industrial leader after World War I?
The US had not experienced domestic fighting and destruction as countries in Europe had.
Heliocentricity
The accepted astronomical model that the sun is at the center of our solar system. The theory was put forth by Copernicus in 1543 and expanded upon by Galileo in 1632.
The period between 5th century and 13th century CE in Europe is known as The Dark Ages. Which of the following best describes why this period is known as The Dark Ages?
The culture experienced a deterioration.
Dark Ages
The first part of the middle ages (476 CE to 1050 CE). This period began with the fall of Rome and a decline of Western civilization.
Confounding the hardships felt by Texans during the Great Depression was the event known as the Dust Bowl. Which of the following statements about the Dust Bowl is false?
The majority of those affected by the Dust Bowl were rural farmers, with urban areas able to avoid the devastation.
Medici
The most powerful Florentine family, gained their wealth as bankers and used it to beautify Florence with art and architecture during the Renaissance.
Roman Catholic Church
The most powerful Medieval institution, supreme in religious matters and a force in political matters as well.
What was the purpose and outcome of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848?
The purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was to call attention to the grievances of women. The outcome of the convention was the "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution."
Renaissance
The rebirth of Europe's interest in ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome including interest in art and literature. (1453 CE to 1600 CE). Spurred by trading and the crusades.
After the end of World War II, the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, which ended the war in the Pacific, contained which of the following provisions?
The right of the Japanese Emperor to rule became subject to the authority of the Allied Commander.
The ancient cities of London, Rome, and Alexandria all share what common feature that encouraged settlement and urban growth?
They were served by navigable river systems.
Which of the following factors best explains the power of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages?
Those who disapproved of Church doctrine were excommunicated.
Which of the following describes how the Crusades led to the Renaissance?
Trade with Asia was stimulated by Crusaders bringing back Asian goods.
Who led the Bolshevik party, a Russian group fighting for radical and elitist revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
What was an unintended benefit of America joining the Allies in World War II?
Women's role in the workforce improved.
Normans
a people from France who invaded Great Britain in 1066 CE
The Columbian Exchange resulted in:
an increase in dietary choices in both Europe and the Americas.
The failed foreign policy taken by the United States and Britain when Germany continued to invade surrounding countries is known as:
appeasement
As World War II was ending, Japan refused to surrender to the Allied Powers until:
atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
All of the following are economic hardships faced by people all across the world during the Great Depression except:
decreased labor pool.
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 best example of a benefit of the rise of globalism?
increase in technological innovations
In what way did the Silk Road play a role in ending the Dark Ages, leading to the Renaissance?
increased the exchange of both goods and ideas between regions
The English desire for colonies in the Americas was directly influenced by:
mercantilism and the creation of joint-stock companies.
Which of the following best describes the dwellings of the Caddo tribe?
permanent homes made of wood frames and mud walls
Which of the following is the greatest contributing factor to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 4th century?
pressure on the northern frontiers by Germanic tribes and the decline of central authority
Which of the following best describes the Hopi tribe?
resided in compact villages called pueblos
Which of the following best describes the predominant characteristic in which the first civilizations in the Fertile Crescent and Asia emerged?
river valleys that contained abundant fertile soil and freshwater
Which of the following led directly to the relocation of large numbers of Africans to the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries?
slavery
Which of the following hunted and trapped beaver in the lucrative fur trade in North America?
the French
Growing isolationism in the United States during World War I led to which of the following?
the US Senate choosing to reject the Treaty of Versailles
Which singular event is often credited with sparking the beginning of World War I?
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria on June 28, 1914
The United States did not enter WWII until which of the following events?
the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan
The Columbian Exchange refers to which of the following?
the exchange of plants, animals, crops, culture, people, and ideas between the Old and New Worlds following Columbus' expeditions
An important feature of the Renaissance was its emphasis on:
the literature of Greece and Rome.
Which of the following contributions from the Byzantine Empire was important in organizing the governments of Western Europe during the Renaissance period?
the organization and preservation of Roman law
The Columbian Exchange best refers to:
the trade routes established between Europe and the "New World" discovered by Columbus.
Which of the following best captures the purpose of the Mission system in California?
to spread Spanish culture and religion among the Native Americans in California
Which of the following programs was NOT enacted during the New Deal?
welfare benefits
