Foundations: 8000 BCE to 600 CE

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Foundations: 8000 BCE to 600 CE

Which of the following provides the most accurate description of Hinduism?
1. Caste systems connected popular beliefs to political systems
2. The multiplicity of gods, sects, and local customs reflect the diversity of authority in India
3. Elaborate systems of division contributed to social tensions
4. Hinduism offered the worshipper more freedom in self-discovery
5. Most of population favored individualism instead of popularism
Between 300 BCE and 110 BCE the spread of Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam was rapid:
1. Masses of people recognized religion in specific contexts
2. Each developed independently based on regional and local customs
3. All developed as a consequence of frequent military conquests
4. All linked commonalities such as religious scholars, priests, and religious leaders
5. Missionaries continued to link religious ideas to geographical regions
As Islam expanded and developed the position of women changed as a result of:
1. Continual shifts from rural to urban societies
2. Historical writings were traditionally drafted by male-dominant societies
3. Regional misinterpretations of Muhammad’s writings
4. Division of rights and civil liberties based on various forms of wealth
5. The norms of various populations integrated their customs into Islamic beliefs
Political powers arose as early as 3100 BCE in order to :
1. Organize hunters and gatherers to secure stable food supplies
2. Protect the earliest complex societies from intruders seeking to gain control of the river basin
3. Organize massive labor forces to irrigate fields and control flooding
4. Satisfy man’s innate desire to control his environments
5. Form social stratifications explicitly separating peasants from nobility
In the earliest complex societies, culture and technology spread from core river-valley areas to neighboring regions through:
1. Trade and commerce
2. Agriculture and war
3. Diplomacy and trade
4. Religion and nomadic migration
5. Conquests and missionary workers
The transition to iron as the primary metal around 1000 BCE followed which of the following patterns?
1. Eastern Mediterranean, Northeastern Africa, Western Asia, East Asia
2. Western Asia, East Asia, North Africa
3. East Asia, Western Asia, Northeastern Africa, Mediterranean
4. Southern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Northeastern Africa, Western Asia
5. Northeastern Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, Southern Europe, Northern Europe
Conflict in the Mediterranean from 500 BCE — 750 CE was based primarily around which of the following?
1. Religious conflict
2. Control of trade routes
3. Natural disaster
4. Balance of power
5. Democratic movements
Egyptian and Meso-American civilizations were similar in that they:
1. Had writing systems
2. Had a separation of church and state
3. Were nomadic
4. Engaged in temple building
5. Were matrilineal
In regard to Middle Eastern religions, which statement is not accurate?
1. Judaism has no figure
2. Zoroastrianism developed in Persia
3. Islam’s holiest city is Mecca
4. Muhammad is a messianic figure
5. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic
Pre-Columbian Meso-American societies had all of the following attributes except:
1. Hierarchical political structure
2. Ritualistic sacrifices
3. Extensive trade with North America
4. Advanced agricultural techniques
5. Emperors were considered to be deities
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilization?
1. Mesopotamian technologies developed that allowed the people to control their environment; Egypt developed technologies that worked with their natural environment
2. Mesopotamia developed centralized governments in order to tax; Egypt developed centralized governments for business interaction
3. Mesopotamia developed city-states for sharing tools and facilities, Egypt developed city-states for protection from outside invaders
4. Mesopotamia developed extensive trade routes within their society/region; Egypt developed extensive trade routes outside of their society/region
5. Deities developed in Mesopotamia that would protect from various natural disasters; Egyptian deities developed deities that would protect them from war and invaders
With consideration being given to geographic factors, which of the following civilizations would be least likely to achieve homogeneity?
1. Egypt
2. Meso-America
3. Andean
4. China
5. Mesopotamia
Which of the following civilizations was most impacted by war and migrating trade?
1. China
2. Mesopotamia
3. Meso-America
4. Andean
5. Egypt
What might best explain why social classifications were much sharper in ancient India than in ancient China?
1. The Indians traded with distant areas
2. Literacy was rarer in India
3. China was much more urban than India
4. India’s society was more economically backward
5. India was more racially diverse
Which of these rights would women in ancient Rome and ancient Egypt be most likely to achieve?
1. Political rights in representative assemblies
2. Own some types of personal property
3. Decision-making positions in major trade enterprises
4. Political rights in voting for representatives
5. Exercising major roles in religious leadership
What did all early civilizations tend to do at some time in their development?
1. Conquer large areas of distant territories
2. Devise a workable and expanding economy
3. Abolish monarchies and aristocracies
4. Develop unique religions
5. Renounce warfare as an economic tool
6000 — 1450 CE
Which of the following statements best characterizes Islamic literature between 600 CE and 1000 CE?
1. The Qur’an was regarded, by Muslims, as the highest achievement in the Arabic language
2. Prose and poetry both were used as a means of exploring political and historical issues
3. Love poetry was extremely popular and was often written in the vernacular
4. Irony, cynicism, and dramatic language were blended together by Ibn Quzman, a 12^th century Cordoban poet
5. Music was closely linked to poetic traditions
In contrast to Europe, feudalism in Japan:
1. Was dominated by an aristocratic landowner
2. Was punctuated by many small conflicts between competing lords
3. Is the subject of many legends
4. Was characterized, in part, by knights
5. Replaced national institutions after the 11^th century
The Mongol conquests contributed to all of the following EXCEPT:
1. Spread of the Turkish ethnic group throughout West Asia
2. The end of Arab dominance in the Muslim world
3. Introduction of Asian luxuries to European markets
4. Collapse of Asian Christianity
5. Death of Buddhism in central Asia
Unlike the Aztecs, the Incas:
1. Worshipped the sun
2. Had a definitive social structure
3. Built an empire
4. Were without a written language
5. Made use of human sacrifice
The Mayan culture could best be characterized as being:
1. Militaristic
2. Commercial
3. Scientific
4. A unifying force in Central America
5. Successful resistors of European conquest
Diffusion of Bantu culture between 100 CE and 850 CE was based primarily on:
1. Military conquest
2. Technological superiority
3. Creation of agricultural communities
4. Artistic endeavors
5. Profitable trade with neighboring peoples
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of Bubonic Plague outbreaks during the 14^th century CE?
1. Decimation of civilian populations
2. Slow technological progress
3. Interruptions in international trade
4. Decline in centralized political systems
5. Increase in rural populations
Which statement most accurately characterizes the differences in the roles of cities in ancient Mesopotamia and feudal Japan?
1. Japanese cities served as centers for exchanging technology from one civilization to another
2. Mesopotamian cities were largely centered around religious purposes
3. Mesopotamian cities had at their core the family unit
4. Military power was concentrated in Japanese cities
5. Trade routes dictated the locations of Japanese urban areas
Which statement best describes the status of women in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam over time?
1. Both men and women can achieve spiritual salvation
2. Christianity and Islam reflect the chauvinistic tribal traditions of the Middle East
3. Islamic beliefs have not legalized rights and obligations of women
4. Christian and Judaic societies were not polygamous, while Islamic men were allowed four wives
5. Men have remained the only accepted interpreters of theological questions
Which statement best defines the differences between Eastern and Western European Christianity between 1000 CE and 1500 CE?
1. 14^th century Byzantine women began to gain an exalted position
2. Secular power overshadowed the church in the West
3. The split of the Roman Empire resulted in the East adopting Greek culture
4. The Western church adopted iconography
5. The papacy emerged as the supreme political and spiritual leader in the West
Which of the following best describes the influence of religion on early dynastic China?
1. A high priest held immense political power much like the pop in Europe
2. The governmental organization of China rewarded those who best represented Chinese religious beliefs
3. An extensive bureaucracy was formed that recognized individual worth and ability
4. Extensive religious wars occurred that were similar to the Christian Crusades
5. Major trade routes were developed to serve as vehicles for evangelism
All are true of the Vikings EXCEPT:
1. Known as the Danes, the invaded and heavily influenced the early development of England
2. They established the precedent for Western feudalism
3. Obtained Normandy from the French
4. Provided cultural foundation for early Russia
5. Conquered and dominated China in the early 900’s CE
The Crusades fought between 1000-1400 resulted in:
1. The temporary establishment of the Latin Empire
2. The reunification of the Christian Church
3. Long term Western dominance of the Holy Land
4. The strengthening of the pope’s power
5. The emergence of Islam as a dominant power in Eastern Europe
"Men are the maintainers of women because Allah has made some of them to excel others… the good women are obedient…"
The above quote explains:
1. Women were created by Allah, therefore they are dominant in society
2. All women are created equal
3. Women should have a parallel role with men in society
4. Men must be able to adequately support all wives, and wives must obey husbands
5. Men control the finances while women control the household
Which statement describes the difference between the Mati and Delhi Islamic Empires?
1. Delhi depended heavily on oceanic trade, whereas Mati depended upon overland trade
2. Mati’s population was primarily comprised of Sunni Muslims, whereas Delhi’s population was composed mainly of Shi’ite Muslims
3. The kings of Mali were considered to be vicious rulers, whereas the Sultans of Delhi were considered to be benevolent
4. Mati’s Islamic empire was created by indigenous people, whereas the Delhi empire was created by invaders
5. Mati had once been ruled by a woman, whereas the leadership of Delhi did not allow female rulers
1450 — 1750 CE
All of the following factors contributed to the Japanese lords’ fear of Europeans in the 17^th century except:
1. The success of the Catholic missionaries
2. Europeans’ control of Southeast Asia
3. The introduction of firearms
4. Japanese Catholic converts would declare allegiance to the pope
5. Earlier successes would lead to control of Japan
The popular rebellions of 17^th century Western Europe ultimately failed because:
1. Peasants attacked both the kings and their advisors
2. Landlords continued to gain in wealth
3. Aristocrats began to pull away from popular culture
4. Literate craftsmen began to help the poor
5. The family structure of the peasants became much looser
In 16^th century India, Akbar proved to have a successful reign due to all of the following except:
1. Tempering conquest with conciliation of the Hindu people
2. Revoking the head tax levied against non-Muslims
3. Appointing foreigners to two-thirds of the civil and military positions
4. Practicing cultural syncretism in his harem
5. Showing mercy to those he conquered
The policies of the Mongols that encouraged integration of Eurasian lands and people included all the following except:
1. Establishment of safe trade routes encouraging long-distance trade
2. Diplomatic communication through embassies in foreign lands
3. Resettlements of people in new lands
4. Intermarriage of Mongol Khans with foreign royalty
5. Recruiting talent for needed services from conquered peoples
The Columbian Exchange involved all the following EXCEPT:
1. Spread of human populations through transoceanic migration
2. Spread of infectious and contagious diseases
3. A decrease in human population
4. Introduction of large European animals to Americas
5. Introduction of American food crops to Europe
During the 16^th and 17^th centuries, Japan was influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:
1. Chinese Confucian concepts
2. Chinese language and literature
3. The opening of Christian missionaries
4. Successful trade arrangements with the Portuguese
5. Dutch merchants who exposed Japan to ideas from the outside world
The decline of the Islamic empires in the 16^th century were due to all of the following EXCEPT:
1. Lack of effort to establish commercial stations abroad, thus hurting the economy
2. Costly foreign wars
3. Lack of innovation in military technology
4. Internal disorder brought about by tribal revolts
5. Failure to want to learn new ideas from the West
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam shared all the following EXCEPT:
1. Divinely given written tenets
2. Religious expansion was centered on gaining converts
3. Common rituals and practices
4. Valuing pilgrimages
5. The divine promise that proper behavior will receive its just reward or punishment, both on earth and hereafter
All of the following are social and economic consequences in Africa of the African slave trade EXCEPT:
1. Able-bodied men and women were torn from their homes and sent to the Western Hemisphere
2. Leaders in Africa who cooperated with European slave traders became rich from the slave trade
3. Political institutions in the interior of Africa were weakened or destroyed
4. West African women had no control over the sale of slaves from the interior
5. Many Africans fiercely opposed the slave trade and foreign intervention resulting in battles with European nations
During the age of exploration, which of the following had the greatest impact on European success in the New World?
1. Firearms and cannons outclasses Native stone-age weapons and cotton armor
2. Most natives did not have natural immunities to many European diseases and the ravages of those diseases went unabated
3. Animals such as horses and mastiffs frightened the Natives because they were unfamiliar
4. Many explores and conquerors claimed to be gods and capitalized on folklore that foretold their coming
5. Conquistadors were known for ruthless daring and easily captured many villages and towns
All of the following are examples of the diverse religions practiced in Mongol India EXCEPT:
1. Hinduism
2. Sunni Muslims
3. A state religion called Divine Faith that taught people to pursue virtue
4. Sikhism, which developed from the desire to find common ground between Hinduism and Islam
5. Eastern Orthodox Christianity
The "age of the gunpowder empires" can be defined by all of the following EXCEPT:
1. Ship-based artillery was fundamental to the West’s mastery of international sea lanes, ports, and islands
2. The development of cannons and muskets through the combination of Western technology and previous Chinese invention
3. The rise of the Russian empire built on the growing use of guns
4. Without the use of gunpowder, Europe would not have been able to explore and colonize the Americas
5. Guns, cannons, and other artillery supported new rulers and empires throughout Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa
Which of the following cities is NOT paired with the group that controlled it during the 16^th century?
1. Tenochtitlan; Spain
2. Delhi; the Moghul empire
3. Manila; Spain
4. Istanbul; the Ottoman Empire
5. Moscow; the Mongol Empire
Which of the following was the most "pro-Western" in its trade and diplomatic policies?
1. Ming Chinese emperors
2. The monarchy in Angola
3. Russia under Peter the Great
4. Aurangzeb in Moghul India
5. Tokugawa Japan
This picture best illustrates which aspect of the Atlanta slave trade?
1. Slaves were necessary to the operation of the plantation economy
2. Conditions during the Middle Passage led to considerable loss of life due to disease and lack of sanitation
3. The greatest proportion of slaves were exported to South America
4. The role of African kings in the slave trade is a controversial topic
5. About one-third of the slaves sold overseas were women
In the years 1450-1750, conflicts arose between each of the following pairs of groups, EXCEPT:
1. Jews and the Spanish monarchy
2. The Ottoman and Safauid empires
3. Muslims and Hindus in the Punjab
4. Catholics and Protestants in France
5. Factory owners and factory workers in England
Which of the following best illustrates the effect the Neo-Confucianism had on gender relations in China?
1. Upper-class women were expected to commit suicide when their husbands died
2. Foot-binding limited women’s physical mobility and economic independence
3. Women were now permitted to compete for governmental employment through the examination system
4. The practice of arranged marriage became less prevalent
5. Women became the main creators of literature, such as nature poetry and The Tal of Genji
1750 — 1914 CE
During the period from 1869 to 1914, the pressure of the industrial powers was felt throughout Asia, the East Indies, and the Pacific Islands. As trade with these regions grew, what became the symbolic beginning of the New Imperialism?
1. Panama Canal
2. New colonialism
3. Suez Canal
4. The Silk Road
5. Trade with West Indies
According to most historians, the most influential idea of the 19^th century was:
1. Colonialism
2. New Imperialism
3. Socialism
4. Nationalism
5. Liberalism
Before the First World War, no country allowed all women to vote. Suffragettes in Britain sent petitions to Parliament and staged peaceful demonstrations. Emmeline Pankhurst was arrested while protesting discrimination against women. What was not a condition women faced worldwide?
1. Morality frowned on careers for middle-aged women only working until marriage
2. Working class women earned less than men, had more responsibilities and seldom were members of labor unions
3. During WWI, women replaced men to become mail carriers, police and streetcar drivers
4. Women in upper classes were expected to rear children, run the household staff and spend the family money to enhance the family’s social status
5. Legislation monitored abuses in factories, limiting hours and providing adequate control on physical conditions at work places
The Mughal, Safauid, and Ottoman Empire declined simultaneously in the 17^th and 18^th centuries due to European innovations, including:
1. Improvements in ship design
2. Navigation accuracy
3. Use of cannon
4. Development of joint stock
5. All of the above
Which of the following was NOT a precondition for the Industrial Revolution?
1. Population growth
2. Strict government regulations
3. Access to hydroelectric power
4. Openness to innovation
5. Expansion of trade
The Afrikaners were:
1. British in South Africa
2. Portuguese in Equatorial Africa
3. Dutch in South Africa
4. The French in West Africa
5. Belgians in the Congo
In 1914, most of the world’s supply of rubber came from:
1. China and Japan
2. India and Burma
3. Southeast Asia and Indonesia
4. Africa and the Middle East
5. The US and Canada
Many historians maintain that the French Revolution had a greater impact than the English revolution for all the following reasons EXCEPT:
1. A wider spectrum of society participated
2. It went beyond liberalism and constitutionalism
3. It limited royal authority by ending a clash between the Crown and Parliament
4. It inspired groups around the world to seek revolution through social and political change
5. It aroused the first nationalist movement in Europe
Which of the following is an accurate statement about slavery in the New World?
1. The British were the last to abolish it
2. The French enslaved entire Native American tribes
3. The Portuguese abolished it first
4. More slaves were brought to the Caribbean and Latin America than to the US
5. More slaves were brought to the US than to Latin America and the Caribbean
By 1890, which of the following countries surpassed Great Britain as the world’s leading industrial powers and laid the foundation for WWI?
1. France and the US
2. US and Japan
3. Germany and the US
4. Russia and Japan
5. Germany and Japan
In the late 19^th century one of the most far-reaching territorial conquests by Europe was evidenced by the decisions made by:
1. The Congress of Vienna
2. The formation of the League of Nations
3. The opening of the Suez Canal
4. The opening of the Panama Canal
5. The Berlin Conference
In the new industrial society, class distinctions were directly related to a person’s position in the economic structure. Along what lines had the social divisions traditionally been based?
1. Race
2. Religion
3. Lineage and legal rankings
4. None of the above
5. All of the above
During the Industrial Revolution, the birthrate and lifespan increased. What was the cause?
1. Better jobs and agricultural improvements
2. Social changes resulting in a less restrictive environment for women
3. The urban environment was conducive to improved health and eating habits
4. Younger marriages and agricultural improvements
5. Increased number of promiscuous workers in the factories and availability of large amounts of food
What impact did the introduction of New World food crops (corn, potatoes) and agricultural techniques during the 1500’s-1700’s have on prosperity for East Asia in the 1800’s?
1. Continued economic growth and the expansion of trade with European markets opening up to more diverse Chinese products
2. Dependence by uneducated Chinese farmers on European systems of plantation owners
3. Helped supplement and replace traditional crops but left population relatively the same as rural people moved to the cities
4. Vast population explosion and the deforestation and erosion, causing flooding and generally localized misery of the poor farmers
5. A boom in agricultural production that caused a migration of Asians back to the fertile interior of East Asia
Using the map below, what demographic factors most resulted in the massive population explosion in China by 1800?
1. Climate and geography
2. Population density and coastal proximity
3. Cultural heritage and social freedoms
4. Migration and population growth
5. Agriculture and manufacturing
Around 1700-1800, which cultural group lost control of the Indian Ocean trade and to whom did they lose it to mark a change in patterns of global commerce?
1. Europeans lost control to the United States
2. Hindu traders lost control to Muslim traders
3. Dutch traders lost control to the Spanish
4. English traders lost control to the Dutch
5. Muslim traders lost control to European traders
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1. Revolutionary ideas and movements within a culture
2. Rise of Western dominance and the cultural and political reaction to it
3. Changes in social and gender structure due to commercial interaction between countries
4. Impact of new technology on different cultural regions
5. Demographic and environmental changes over time
From 1869-1914, which of the following was not a social impact of the European invasion and colonization of Africa?
1. Caused disputed rights to land and landholding
2. Changed commercial transactions in the markets
3. Vast increase in the number of female laborers in the urban cities
4. Legal disputes were handled differently as traditional rules and customs lost authority
5. Interest in African labor forced a lowering of real wages for native laborers
In the period 1869-1914, which of the following environmental changes does not belong?
1. Movement of various plant species to different areas of the world
2. Spread and sprawl of cities and the formation of suburbs
3. Transformation of the tropics from slash-and-burn farming to permanent farms and plantations
4. Irrigation and water control transformed semi-arid regions into farmland
5. Urbanization of areas of Africa, Asia, and the Americas
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1914 — Present
Which of the following was not a cause of WWI?
1. Militaristic growth in the 19^th century
2. Imperialism in the 18^th and 19^th centuries
3. The rise of revolutionaries in Europe
4. Alliances formed during the 19^th century
5. Growth of nationalism
Use the top painting on p. 388 Volume II of The Human Record
What statement about war is C.R.W. Nevinson trying to make in his painting, "The Harvest of Battle," which was painted after WWI?
1. He feels that was is a glorious thing
2. He feels that only the most heroic can truly fight
3. He is disillusioned by the death in war that he was witnessed
4. He feels you must separate yourself from war to be able to fight
5. He feels that life is not important; only war matters
Decolonization after WWII happened for which of the following reasons?
1. It was part of the treaties ending WWII
2. The United Nations forced a policy of decolonization
3. Colonies began raising demands for freedom, sometimes by war
4. The Leagues of Nations had passed a treaty calling for the independence of all colonies by 1955
5. After WWII the European nations saw the errors of colonization and gave their colonies independence
As a result of rapid growth in modern industrial and commercial economies, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore were often referred to as the:
1. South Asian Tigers
2. Southeast Asian Tigers
3. Asian Tigers
4. Pacific Tigers
5. Indonesian Tigers
Which of the following is not included in the UN General Assembly resolution passed on December 10, 1948, called the Universal Declaration of Rights?
1. Condemnation of slavery
2. Freedom of movement, assembly, and thought
3. Freedom to practice any religion of choice
4. Rights to life, liberty, and security of person
5. Impartial public trials
The new era in agricultural history in the 1960’s was called the Green Revolution due to:
1. The grown of food shortages caused by population growth
2. The causes of famine in East African countries
3. The use of new improved varieties of rice strains and new farming techniques produced more food
4. The rise of Global Warming caused icebergs to move North, exposing more grasslands
5. The new independence of many colonies post WWII
In the many countries around the world granting women the right to vote in the early 20^th century, the results
1. Were as radical as the feminists had hoped
2. Were as radical as the conservatives had feared
3. Were more conservative than the feminists had hoped
4. Made no difference, as women did not take advantage of voting opportunities
5. Overthrew several dictatorships
Under apartheid in South Africa all of the following were true EXCEPT:
1. Asians and people of mixed parentage were declared "non-white" and subjected to limitations
2. The indigenous Africans were subjected to sever limitations
3. The majority of citizens had the right to vote and run for public office
4. Fourteen percent of the population of South Africa controlled the largest and most productive tracts of land and were descended from Dutch and English settlers
5. Many people were moved to undesirable "homelands"
All of the following were consequences of the Post-WWI Depression except:
1. Rise of unemployment around the world
2. Decline of international trade
3. Decreased demand for goods
4. Collapse of Japanese democracy
5. Complete repayment of reparations by Germany
Which of the following was not a reason for Imperial expansion?
1. Western armies had superior weapons
2. Westerns controlled the railroad and river systems
3. The industrialized nations desire to create new markets and use cheap raw material
4. European nationalism caused leaders to desire colonial expansion
5. European leaders were overly concerned over the underdevelopement of indigenous people around the world
Which of the following is not a consequence of the fall of communism in the Soviet Union?
1. A rise in black market activities in Russia
2. An upsurge of nationalism in former Soviet satellite states
3. The founding of the European Union to encourage deomocratic principles in Eastern Europe
4. The foundation of the Commonwealth of Independent Nations
5. The collapse of the ruble
What is one of the effects of 24-hour news services like CNN, BBC, Al-jazeera, the Chinese News Network, etc. being available via the Internet?
1. Users get limited political information
2. Cultural trends normally follow Western ideas
3. Users are exposed to Western soap operas
4. Users gain multiple points of view on many news stories of global importance
5. Users who do not have Internet access are not as ‘globally’ aware as users who do have Internet access
Which of the following describes the term "Third World?"
1. All countries in southern Africa that were European colonies
2. Underdeveloped, non-aligned areas of Asia, Africa, and Latin America
3. A loose confederation of trading partners located around the Pacific Rim
4. Countries that are no longer ruled by a colonial power in Asia, Africa and Latin America
5. Countries that have collapsed, "like dominoes," to communism in Asia, Africa, and Latin America
Which of the following was a member of the Nonaligned Nations?
1. Argentina
2. India
3. China
4. Great Britain
5. Canada
Which of the following is true of refugee immigration patterns after the Great War?
1. Latin American countries forbid the immigration of European refugees
2. Large numbers of Indians and Japanese emigrated to the United States, France, and Britain
3. Countries like France, Argentina, and Chile welcomed Russian, German, and Hungarian refugees
4. The US, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand welcomed refugees from Eastern Europe and Russia
5. Few refugees attempted to flee Europe
Which of the following factors did not contribute to the downfall of the Qing Dynasty of China in 1911?
1. The influence of Western political philosophy on young urban intellectuals in treaty ports like Shanghi
2. Resentment caused by the lavish living conditions of foreign residents
3. Outdated technology created an increasing demand to modernize agriculture and industry
4. The influence of Ghandi’s movement in India
5. Nationalistic Ideal inspired by years of foreign domination
Which of the following is not true of the conflict between India and Pakistan in the region of Kashmir?
1. The concentration of Muslims in the region of Kashmir
2. The domination of the subcontinent by Muslim monarchies before colonization
3. Muslim reluctance to enter the colonial bureaucracy
4. The refusal of the Indian National Congress to allow the participation of Muslim League in 1937
5. Ghandi’s refusal to allow the participation of Muslims in his independence movement
How did nuclear weapons help prevent a traditional war between the US and the USSR?
1. Both the US and the USSR possessed Intercontinental Ballistic missile technology which mutually assured destruction
2. The US dominated the arms race, which intimidated the Soviets
3. The Soviets dominated the arms race, which intimidated the US
4. The UN negotiated peaceful solutions to all major conflicts
5. The Soviets never developed hydrogen bomb technology
Which of the following was not a factor in the success of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?
1. Rise in influence of the Soviets
2. Tsar’s lack of ability to lead
3. General dissatisfaction with Russian involvement in WWI
4. Provisional government’s inability to address economic disparity
5. Allied powers support of the Bolshevik Ideology
Indigenous people are demanding equal rights and economic improvements; factors contributing to this include all of the following EXCEPT:
1. Globalized economy has intensified the plight of indigenous people
2. Mass communication provides an outlet for the cause of indigenous people
3. Increased demand for regional identity
4. Fear of loss of cultural identity
5. Recognition by global economic organizations such as World Bank and WTO
In the years 1950-2000, women have made definite political gains, however, their progress is most threatened by:
1. The growing popularity of militant religious movements
2. Increase in military participation by women
3. Inability to find able leaders
4. Availability of contraception
5. Increased participation of women in the work force
How did the African struggle for independence from Imperial domination change from the early to the mid-20^th century?
1. Their struggle changed from having a tribal focus to that of Pan-African
2. Their struggle evolved from violent revolution to peaceful, political protest for the most part
3. Over time, they gained weaponry, making them more formidable opponents
4. The Africans came to accept their role of colonists and abandon the idea of separation
5. It became increasingly more violent with each passing decade
What does this map indicate about the political situation in South America during this time period?
1. The South American governments were stable and successful
2. Terrorism was a successful political ploy in South America
3. Northern South America was peaceful due to European rule
4. The leftists in South America were quite successful with their political struggle
5. Many countries in South America were sharply divided politically, which led to many instances of violence
What effect did the collapse of the Soviet Union have on its satellite nations?
1. Revival of Marxist ideology
2. Universal increase in the G.D.P. of those nations
3. Massive labor shortage in the newly developed industries
4. Severe economic dislocation due to privatization of industry and rising prices
5. Decrease in ethnic tensions within the satellite nations
Due to Western infusion, many countries around the globe have:
1. Experienced the technological benefits while resisting the problems associated with the secularism of the West
2. Succumbed to the immorality of the West, abandoning traditional religious beliefs and values
3. Grown to despise Western civilization
4. Adopted both the technological advances and Western religions
5. Grown to idolize the Western way of life
Use quote on p. 513 — edict 2^nd paragraph in The Human Record
In what way do Mandella’s words mirror the current struggle of the Palestinians in Israel?
1. Both the Palestinians and Mandella’s people have suffered under the yoke of white supremacy
2. Both Mandella’s people and the Palestinians had been backed into a corner politically and saw no option other than violence
3. Neither group has been oppressed by government policy
4. Both Mandella and the Palestinians advocate terrorism
5. The UN supported the resistance movements in both countries by imposing economic sanctions