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Hansen
Midterm Regent Review
Take Home
Answer the questions in the space provided or on the paper provided
___ 1. The study of culture primarily involves
A. observing the physical environment of people
B. learning why various peoples live as they do
C. understanding the technology of modern machinery
D. analyzing the personalities of children in the same family
___ 2. Which is true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?
A. Society was highly industrialized
C The population tended to be small
B The concept of private property was important
D. There was a system of mass production
___ 3 Early civilizations developed mainly in
A. areas with abundant mineral resources
B. areas with climatic diversity
C. valleys near rivers
D. mountainous area
___ 4. Russian grain purchases from the United States, sales of Japanese cars in Latin America, and Western European
reliance on the Middle Eastern oil are all examples of
A the creation of free trade areas
C. increased economic interdependence
B. economically self-sufficient nations
D. a world wide spirit of imperialism
___ 5. British control over South Africa, French control over Indochina, and Spanish control over Mexico are examples of
A. isolationism
B. nonalignment
C. appeasement
D. imperialism
___ 6. The dominance of the Spanish language in Latin America and the continued use of the French language in
Senegal are examples of
A cultural diffusion
B. Humanism
C. Social mobility
D. Marxism
___ 7. In a market economy the ultimate power rests with
A the government
B consumers C. the military
D. union leaders
___ 8. Censorship, mass arrests, and a secret police force are most characteristic of
A. parliamentary democracies
C. republics
B. totalitarian regimes
D. constitutional monarchies
___ 9. On a map of the world, Asia is to Japan as Europe is to
A Great Britain
B. Austria
C. the Netherlands
D. Italy
___ 10. The Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both characterized mainly by
A. religious revival
C. social reform and political upheaval
B. economic decline
D. artistic and literary achievements
___ 11. Which ancient civilization established the basis of Western democracy?
A Phoenician
B Sumerian
C. Egyptian
D Greek
___ 12. The ancient Roman's most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
A. economics B. drama
C. poetry
D. law
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___ 13. The Incas, the Romans and the Mongols were similar in that each
A. developed systems of writing
C. extended control over neighboring peoples
B. established industrial economies
D. adopted democratic political systems
___ 14. Which is a characteristic of a feudal society?
A. rapid social change
C. industrial-based economy
C. high literacy rate
D. rigid class structure
___ 15. The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by
A. the manor system and the importance of land ownership
B. absolute monarchies and strong central governments
C. decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
D. extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
___ 16. In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was
A. the strengthening of the feudal system
B. an increased demand for goods from the East
C the adoption of Islamic religious practices
D. increased European isolation
___ 17. Which is a characteristic of feudalism in both medieval Europe and Japan?
A The middle class acquired more power than the other classes did
B. Political power was held by a strong centralized government
C. The army encouraged strong nationalistic feelings among the people
D. All the people knew their roles in a rigid class system
___ 18. Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?
A. The church encouraged individuals to question authority
B. Church leaders were involved solely in spiritual activities
C. The Church gained influence as the world became more secular
D. The Church provided a sense of stability, unity and order
___ 19. Which is a valid generalization about the Crusades?
A The Crusades strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe
B. The Crusades increased trade between Europe and Asia
C. The Crusades brought European influence to Africa
D. The Crusades supported the idea of religious tolerance
___ 20. The Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it
A. limited the power of the monarch
C. created a bicameral legislature
B. took away land from the nobles
D. extended the right to vote to the peasants
___ 21. In Western Europe during the Middle Ages, education declined as a direct result of the
A rediscovery of classical Greek civilization
C. loss of the power of the Christian Church
B. fall of the Roman Empire
D. rise of absolute monarchs
___ 22. A major result of the European Age of Exploration was
A. a long period of peace and prosperity for the nations of Western Europe
B. extensive migration of people from the western Hemisphere to Europe and Asia
C. the fall of European national monarchies and the end of the power of the Catholic Church
D. the end of regional isolation and the beginning of a period of European global domination
___ 23. The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in the humanists'
A interest in the spiritual life of people
C. lack of interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture
B. rejection of Christian principles
D. emphasis on the importance of the individual
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___ 24. Which was a result of the Commercial Revolution?
A decline in population growth in Europe
B. shift of power from Western Europe to Eastern Europe
C. spread of feudalism throughout Western Europe
D. expansion of European influence overseas
___ 25. Martin Luther's ninety-five Theses were a call for
A. religious revolt against the German princes
B. greater Papal authority
C. reforms in the Roman Catholic Church
D. crusades to spread Christianity
___ 26. The primary aim of the concept of balance of power in Europe during the 19 TH century was to
A eliminate war as a foreign policy
C. prevent the domination by any one country
B create equal land and sea forces with each nation
D. divide Europe under two equal military powers
___ 27. A main idea of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' Communist Manifesto is that the proletariat
A would need foreign help to achieve its revolutionary ends
B. had to cooperate with the capitalists to gain economic rewards
C. should allow the capitalists to control the means of production
D. must unite to overthrow the capitalist class
___ 28. Nationalism is most likely to develop in an area that has
A land suited for agriculture
C. adequate industry to supply consumer demands
B. a moderate climate with rivers for irrigation
D. common customs, language, and history
___ 29. Karl Marx believed that a proletarian revolution was more likely to occur as a society became more
A Religious
B Industrialized
C Militarized
D. Democratic
___ 30 In Western Europe, which development was the cause of the other three?
A. the increase in the size and number of cities
C fewer people living and working on farms
B. the industrial revolution
D. the existence of severe air and water pollution
___ 31 Which statement reflects an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the belief in the divine right of
kings?
A God has chosen all rulers
C. A capitalist economic system is necessary for democracy
B. Independence is built by military might
D. The power of the government is derived from the governed.
___ 32 In Spain, an effect of the Inquisition during the 16th century was to
A prevent the introduction of Protestant religions
B reintroduce Moorish culture to the Iberian Peninsula
C encourage the development of the Industrial Revolution
D implement the ideas of the Renaissance in major cities
 Europeans sought new markets for their goods.
 Many Europeans migrated to the cities in search of jobs.
 European middle class gained political power.
___ 33 What was the major cause of these changes in Europe?
A Industrial Revolution
B Congress of Vienna C rise of feudalism
D French Revolution
 Suleiman held complete religious and political power.
 Charles I stormed the English Parliament.
 Peter the Great expanded serfdom in Russia.
___ 34 The actions of these leaders reflect the concept of
A scientific theory
B mercantilism
C natural rights
D absolutism
___ 35 An analysis of the Russo-Japanese War and the Boer War shows that one reason nations go to war is to
A assist oppressed people
B satisfy imperialist goals
C spread religious beliefs
D honor provisions of a treaty
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___ 36 Which statement best expresses the motive for 19TH century European imperialism?
A Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe.
B European leaders believed imperialism was an effective method of reducing the number of wars.
C European nations would benefit from some aspects of the conquered nation's culture.
D Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.
___ 37 The borders that were established for many African nations during the late 1800's were based primarily on
A natural geographic barriers
C easy access to natural resources
B territorial claims of colonial rulers
D cultural differences between ethnic groups
___ 38 One way in which the writers of the Renaissance were influenced by the writers of ancient Greece was that the
Renaissance writers
A stressed the power of human reason
C promoted the religious doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church
B showed little interest in secular affairs
D produced few new scientific ideas
"… and in the actions of men, and especially of princes… the end justifies the means,"
___ 39 Which philosopher most likely wrote this statement?
A Baron de Montesquieu
B Niccolo Machiavelli C Voltaire
D John Locke
___ 40 Throughout history, Russia has been a threat to Turkey because Turkey
A had large supplies of minerals
C controlled an important waterway
B shared Russia's religious beliefs
D was the leader of the Arab states.
___ 41 The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the
A Baltic
B Mediterranean Sea
C Pacific
D Danube.
___ 42 Which of the following played a role in the industrial development of Great Britain?
A. iron and coal deposits
B Rhine river C lumber industry
D sunny, warm weather
___ 43 Which philosopher believed that people had the right to rebel if their government failed to protect their natural
rights?
A. Baron de Montesquieu
B. Jean Jacques Rousseau
C. Voltaire
D. John Locke
___ 44. Privileged classes, divine right, trade restrictions and unfair taxation were all characteristics of:
A. The National Assembly B. The Old Regime C The National Convention D. Enlightenment Thought
___ 45. What was a belief of many writers of the Enlightenment?
A. That the wealthy class should govern society
C. Kings are responsible only to God
B. People are basically evil
D. Ideas can be proven by reason
___ 46 Rivers, sea coasts and river valleys were usually early centers of civilization because they
A. had rich deposits of iron ore
C were isolated from other cultures
B were easy to defend from invasion
D were a means of transportation and irrigation.
___ 47 India's earliest civilizations were located in
A mountainous areas
B. river valleys
C coastal regions
D dry steppes
___ 48 Many people in Southeast Asia hope for the timely arrival of the summer monsoons each year because
A floods are the only way to water their farm-lands
C daily temperatures often reach 100°F
B little rain has fallen for many months
D oases provide water for nomadic herders
___ 49 In addition to providing water for Indian agriculture, the Ganges River remains important to India because it is
A the only source of Indian hydroelectric power
C a sacred river for the Hindu population
B the birthplace of Hindu civilization
D an unofficial boundary between the Hindus and Muslims
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___ 50 In India, the caste system determined a person's occupation, personal associations, and marriage partner. This
situation shows that the caste system.
A has helped eliminate ethnic and religious rivalries.
C has promoted social mobility within Indian society.
B has been a way of life as well as an element If religion.
D has been stronger in urban areas than in rural areas.
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