Transcript Unit 4: The First Global Age (1450

Unit 4: The First
Global Age
(1450-1770)
… In the 1930s, Sylvanus G. Morley of Harvard, probably the most
celebrated Mayanist of his day, espoused [argued for] what is
still the best-known theory: The Maya collapsed because they
overshot the carrying capacity of their environment. They
exhausted their resource base, began to die of starvation and
thirst, and fled their cities en masse, leaving them as silent
warnings of the perils of ecological hubris [overconfidence].…
— Charles C. Mann, 1491: New Revelations of the
Americas Before Columbus
1. According to this passage, what was a major question Morley
was trying to answer about the Mayas in the 1930s?
(1) Why did the Mayas abandon their cities?
(2) What was the structure of the Maya governments?
(3) How did religious beliefs affect the Maya economy?
(4) Which neighboring city-state conquered the Mayas?
… In the 1930s, Sylvanus G. Morley of Harvard, probably the most
celebrated Mayanist of his day, espoused [argued for] what is
still the best-known theory: The Maya collapsed because they
overshot the carrying capacity of their environment. They
exhausted their resource base, began to die of starvation and
thirst, and fled their cities en masse, leaving them as silent
warnings of the perils of ecological hubris [overconfidence].…
— Charles C. Mann, 1491: New Revelations of the
Americas Before Columbus
1. According to this passage, what was a major question Morley
was trying to answer about the Mayas in the 1930s?
(1) Why did the Mayas abandon their cities?
(2) What was the structure of the Maya governments?
(3) How did religious beliefs affect the Maya economy?
(4) Which neighboring city-state conquered the Mayas?
2. One way the Incas adapted their environment
was by
(1) building a network of roads through the
mountains
(2) growing rice as a major agricultural product
(3) establishing an encomienda system
(4) creating floating gardens
2. One way the Incas adapted their environment
was by
(1) building a network of roads through the
mountains
(2) growing rice as a major agricultural product
(3) establishing an encomienda system
(4) creating floating gardens
3. Which situation was an immediate cause for
the collapse of the Aztec civilization?
(1) disruption of overseas trade networks
(2) conquest by foreigners
(3) a series of crop failures
(4) a lack of military training
3. Which situation was an immediate cause for
the collapse of the Aztec civilization?
(1) disruption of overseas trade networks
(2) conquest by foreigners
(3) a series of crop failures
(4) a lack of military training
… At Tenochtitlán, the Aztecs perfected an unusual method of
farming. They built huge rafts, covered them with earth, and
floated them on the lake. On these chinampas, or “floating
islands,” they grew enough maize and vegetables to feed their
expanding population comfortably. Eventually, roots from the
tree rafts attached themselves to the bottom of the shallow lake
to become permanent foundations for buildings.…
—Lois Athey
4. Which conclusion is best supported by the information in this
passage?
(1) The Aztecs terraced the land.
(2) Large plantations provided food for the markets.
(3) The Aztecs were limited to subsistence farming.
(4) Environmental adaptation aided economic development.
… At Tenochtitlán, the Aztecs perfected an unusual method of
farming. They built huge rafts, covered them with earth, and
floated them on the lake. On these chinampas, or “floating
islands,” they grew enough maize and vegetables to feed their
expanding population comfortably. Eventually, roots from the
tree rafts attached themselves to the bottom of the shallow lake
to become permanent foundations for buildings.…
—Lois Athey
4. Which conclusion is best supported by the information in this
passage?
(1) The Aztecs terraced the land.
(2) Large plantations provided food for the markets.
(3) The Aztecs were limited to subsistence farming.
(4) Environmental adaptation aided economic development.
5. Which factor most influenced the
development of diverse cultures in preColumbian South America?
(1) trade agreements
(2) geographic features
(3) imported religious ideas
(4) peasant revolts
5. Which factor most influenced the
development of diverse cultures in preColumbian South America?
(1) trade agreements
(2) geographic features
(3) imported religious ideas
(4) peasant revolts
6. One way in which the people of the Tibetan
kingdom and the people of the Inca Empire
are similar is that they
(1) developed coastal ports
(2) adapted mountainous terrains
(3) designed ships to conduct global trade
(4) introduced camel caravans as their primary
form of transportation
6. One way in which the people of the Tibetan
kingdom and the people of the Inca Empire
are similar is that they
(1) developed coastal ports
(2) adapted mountainous terrains
(3) designed ships to conduct global trade
(4) introduced camel caravans as their primary
form of transportation
7. Which statement best describes Aztec
civilization at the time of the Encounter?
(1) Small groups of nomadic clans competed for
food.
(2) Various ethnic groups had representation in
a legislative body.
(3) Absence of a social class structure created
unsettled living conditions.
(4) Advanced agricultural practices supported
large urban centers.
7. Which statement best describes Aztec
civilization at the time of the Encounter?
(1) Small groups of nomadic clans competed for
food.
(2) Various ethnic groups had representation in
a legislative body.
(3) Absence of a social class structure created
unsettled living conditions.
(4) Advanced agricultural practices supported
large urban centers.
8. The restoration of Chinese rule, the voyages of
Zheng He, and the reintroduction of civil service
examinations are all associated with the
(1) Ming dynasty
(2) Abbassid dynasty
(3) Songhai Empire
(4) Delhi sultanate
8. The restoration of Chinese rule, the voyages of
Zheng He, and the reintroduction of civil service
examinations are all associated with the
(1) Ming dynasty
(2) Abbassid dynasty
(3) Songhai Empire
(4) Delhi sultanate
9. The Ming dynasty under Emperor Yonglo (Zhu
di) used Zheng He’s voyages to
(1) expand trade with Africa and Southeast Asia
(2) explore North America and South America
(3) obtain a military alliance with Russia
(4) secure a border agreement with Mongolia
9. The Ming dynasty under Emperor Yonglo (Zhu
di) used Zheng He’s voyages to
(1) expand trade with Africa and Southeast Asia
(2) explore North America and South America
(3) obtain a military alliance with Russia
(4) secure a border agreement with Mongolia
10. Korea has frequently served as a cultural
bridge between
(1) Cambodia and Vietnam
(2) Russia and India
(3) Thailand and Indonesia
(4) China and Japan
10. Korea has frequently served as a cultural
bridge between
(1) Cambodia and Vietnam
(2) Russia and India
(3) Thailand and Indonesia
(4) China and Japan
11. One role Korea had in the development of
East Asia was
(1) protecting China from a Japanese invasion
along China’s western frontier
(2) challenging Japan for control of Southeast
Asian islands
(3) allying itself with the Vietnamese to conquer
China
(4) passing cultural ideas from China to Japan
11. One role Korea had in the development of
East Asia was
(1) protecting China from a Japanese invasion
along China’s western frontier
(2) challenging Japan for control of Southeast
Asian islands
(3) allying itself with the Vietnamese to conquer
China
(4) passing cultural ideas from China to Japan
12. During the Ming dynasty, why did China
enjoy a favorable balance of trade with
Europe?
(1) The Ming dynasty imported numerous
manufactured goods from Europe.
(2) China exported large quantities of opium to
European traders.
(3) Chinese silk continued to be in high demand
in Europe.
(4) The Ming dynasty paid tribute to European
traders.
12. During the Ming dynasty, why did China
enjoy a favorable balance of trade with
Europe?
(1) The Ming dynasty imported numerous
manufactured goods from Europe.
(2) China exported large quantities of opium to
European traders.
(3) Chinese silk continued to be in high demand
in Europe.
(4) The Ming dynasty paid tribute to European
traders.
13. One way in which the Ming dynasty in the
early 1400s and the Spanish monarchy in the
late 1400s are similar is that both
governments
(1) promoted religious diversity
(2) encouraged democratic reforms
(3) emphasized equal rights for women
(4) supported the expansion of overseas trade
13. One way in which the Ming dynasty in the
early 1400s and the Spanish monarchy in the
late 1400s are similar is that both
governments
(1) promoted religious diversity
(2) encouraged democratic reforms
(3) emphasized equal rights for women
(4) supported the expansion of overseas trade
14. Which factor most contributed to the
cultural diversity of the Ottoman Empire?
(1) legal system based on the Qur’an (Koran)
(2) central location spanning Europe, Africa, and
Asia
(3) alliances with the Russians and Hapsburgs
(4) reliance on colonies in the Americas
14. Which factor most contributed to the
cultural diversity of the Ottoman Empire?
(1) legal system based on the Qur’an (Koran)
(2) central location spanning Europe, Africa, and
Asia
(3) alliances with the Russians and Hapsburgs
(4) reliance on colonies in the Americas
15. For which achievement is Suleiman the
Magnificent best known?
(1) building the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
(2) spreading Christianity into the Balkan
Peninsula
(3) conquering the Russian capital of Moscow
(4) uniting the Ottoman Empire under an
efficient government structure
15. For which achievement is Suleiman the
Magnificent best known?
(1) building the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
(2) spreading Christianity into the Balkan
Peninsula
(3) conquering the Russian capital of Moscow
(4) uniting the Ottoman Empire under an
efficient government structure
16. The location of the Ottoman Empire had an
impact on the
(1) trade between Europe and Asia
(2) conquest of Spain by the Muslims
(3) spread of Buddhism into Southeast Asia
(4) decline in the Atlantic slave trade
16. The location of the Ottoman Empire had an
impact on the
(1) trade between Europe and Asia
(2) conquest of Spain by the Muslims
(3) spread of Buddhism into Southeast Asia
(4) decline in the Atlantic slave trade
• Captured the city of Constantinople in 1453
• Benefited from rich trade along the
Mediterranean Sea
• Ruled by Suleiman the Lawgiver
17. Which empire best fits these descriptions?
(1) Roman
(2) Ottoman
(3) Mongol
(4) Songhai
• Captured the city of Constantinople in 1453
• Benefited from rich trade along the
Mediterranean Sea
• Ruled by Suleiman the Lawgiver
17. Which empire best fits these descriptions?
(1) Roman
(2) Ottoman
(3) Mongol
(4) Songhai
18. Which event marked the rise in power of the
Ottoman Empire in 1453?
(1) birth of Muhammad
(2) conquest of Constantinople
(3) siege of Vienna
(4) death of Saladin
18. Which event marked the rise in power of the
Ottoman Empire in 1453?
(1) birth of Muhammad
(2) conquest of Constantinople
(3) siege of Vienna
(4) death of Saladin
19. One similarity in the policies of Louis XIV and
of Suleiman the Magnificent is that both
leaders
(1) expanded their empires in the Americas
(2) encouraged the growth of democracy
(3) increased the power of their central
governments
(4) abolished the bureaucracy
19. One similarity in the policies of Louis XIV and
of Suleiman the Magnificent is that both
leaders
(1) expanded their empires in the Americas
(2) encouraged the growth of democracy
(3) increased the power of their central
governments
(4) abolished the bureaucracy
20. Which technological development enabled
European navigators to determine their
location during the Age of Exploration?
(1) lateen sail
(2) astrolabe
(3) cross bow
(4) caravel
20. Which technological development enabled
European navigators to determine their
location during the Age of Exploration?
(1) lateen sail
(2) astrolabe
(3) cross bow
(4) caravel
21. One way in which the Atlantic slave trade
and the Jewish diaspora are similar is that
both
(1) forced people to migrate
(2) encouraged the growth of secularism
(3) created conditions leading to the Encounter
(4) resulted from the fall of Constantinople
21. One way in which the Atlantic slave trade
and the Jewish diaspora are similar is that
both
(1) forced people to migrate
(2) encouraged the growth of secularism
(3) created conditions leading to the Encounter
(4) resulted from the fall of Constantinople
22. What was a result of the efforts of Prince Henry
of Portugal, Christopher Columbus, and
Ferdinand Magellan?
(1) The importance of Mediterranean trade routes
was established.
(2) The modern concept of universal human rights
was promoted.
(3) The European view of the physical world was
transformed.
(4) An understanding of the benefits of cultural
diversity was encouraged
22. What was a result of the efforts of Prince Henry
of Portugal, Christopher Columbus, and
Ferdinand Magellan?
(1) The importance of Mediterranean trade routes
was established.
(2) The modern concept of universal human rights
was promoted.
(3) The European view of the physical world was
transformed.
(4) An understanding of the benefits of cultural
diversity was encouraged
23. Why is the year 1492 considered a turning
point in history?
(1) The Spanish established an exchange
between Europe and the Americas.
(2) The Ming dynasty launched expeditions to
the east coast of Africa.
(3) Muslim Arab armies succeeded in
conquering Egypt and Syria.
(4) The British established control over new
territories in India.
23. Why is the year 1492 considered a turning
point in history?
(1) The Spanish established an exchange
between Europe and the Americas.
(2) The Ming dynasty launched expeditions to
the east coast of Africa.
(3) Muslim Arab armies succeeded in
conquering Egypt and Syria.
(4) The British established control over new
territories in India.
24. Which country is responsible for the
extensive colonial use of the encomienda
labor system?
(1) England
(2) France
(3) the Netherlands
(4) Spain
24. Which country is responsible for the
extensive colonial use of the encomienda
labor system?
(1) England
(2) France
(3) the Netherlands
(4) Spain
25. One reason Spain sponsored the first voyage
of Columbus to the west was to
(1) find a more direct trade route to Asia
(2) obtain military technology
(3) make contact with the Empire of Benin
(4) trade in established ports in the Americas
25. One reason Spain sponsored the first voyage
of Columbus to the west was to
(1) find a more direct trade route to Asia
(2) obtain military technology
(3) make contact with the Empire of Benin
(4) trade in established ports in the Americas
26. In the late 1400s and early 1500s, what was
a major reason for the European voyages of
exploration?
(1) introduction of Enlightenment ideas
(2) desire to control Constantinople
(3) rapid industrialization
(4) need for alternate trade routes
26. In the late 1400s and early 1500s, what was
a major reason for the European voyages of
exploration?
(1) introduction of Enlightenment ideas
(2) desire to control Constantinople
(3) rapid industrialization
(4) need for alternate trade routes
27. What was one effect of the Columbian
exchange on European society?
(1) Migration to the Americas declined.
(2) Horses were acquired for the first time.
(3) The population increased with the
introduction of new foods.
(4) The Christian Church was divided into Roman
Catholic and Orthodox.
27. What was one effect of the Columbian
exchange on European society?
(1) Migration to the Americas declined.
(2) Horses were acquired for the first time.
(3) The population increased with the
introduction of new foods.
(4) The Christian Church was divided into Roman
Catholic and Orthodox.
28. During the first Global Age (A.D. 1450–1770),
European countries obtained both a source of
raw materials and a reliable market for their
finished goods by developing
(1) the policy of mercantilism
(2) laissez-faire principles
(3) trade cooperatives
(4) forts along the Silk Roads
28. During the first Global Age (A.D. 1450–1770),
European countries obtained both a source of
raw materials and a reliable market for their
finished goods by developing
(1) the policy of mercantilism
(2) laissez-faire principles
(3) trade cooperatives
(4) forts along the Silk Roads
29. The Encounter occurred as a result of
European explorers crossing the
(1) Atlantic Ocean
(2) Sahara Desert
(3) Andes Mountains
(4) Mediterranean Sea
29. The Encounter occurred as a result of
European explorers crossing the
(1) Atlantic Ocean
(2) Sahara Desert
(3) Andes Mountains
(4) Mediterranean Sea
30. In colonial Spanish America, which system
was developed by the Spanish to support
plantation agriculture?
(1) barter
(2) encomienda
(3) domestic
(4) guild
30. In colonial Spanish America, which system
was developed by the Spanish to support
plantation agriculture?
(1) barter
(2) encomienda
(3) domestic
(4) guild
31. Why is Catholicism a major religion practiced in
Latin America?
(1) Spain conquered and colonized much of Latin
America.
(2) Disputes over international boundaries within
Latin America were settled by the pope.
(3) The traditional beliefs of Africans were
incorporated into the cultures of Latin America.
(4) The Church provided Latin America with a
strong central government.
31. Why is Catholicism a major religion practiced in
Latin America?
(1) Spain conquered and colonized much of Latin
America.
(2) Disputes over international boundaries within
Latin America were settled by the pope.
(3) The traditional beliefs of Africans were
incorporated into the cultures of Latin America.
(4) The Church provided Latin America with a
strong central government.
32. In the traditional Hindu caste system and in
the social hierarchy of colonial Latin America,
the status of a person was usually determined
by
(1) education
(2) wealth
(3) birth
(4) power
32. In the traditional Hindu caste system and in
the social hierarchy of colonial Latin America,
the status of a person was usually determined
by
(1) education
(2) wealth
(3) birth
(4) power
33. The Columbian exchange is most closely
associated with the beginnings of
(1) mercantilism
(2) humanism
(3) mass production
(4) scientific socialism
33. The Columbian exchange is most closely
associated with the beginnings of
(1) mercantilism
(2) humanism
(3) mass production
(4) scientific socialism
34. The encomienda system, the latifundia form
of land ownership, and the office of viceroy
are all closely associated with
(1) Spanish rule in Latin America
(2) pre-Columbian practices of Native Americans
(3) attempts to halt the drug trade in South
America
(4) reduction of trade barriers in the Western
Hemisphere
34. The encomienda system, the latifundia form
of land ownership, and the office of viceroy
are all closely associated with
(1) Spanish rule in Latin America
(2) pre-Columbian practices of Native Americans
(3) attempts to halt the drug trade in South
America
(4) reduction of trade barriers in the Western
Hemisphere
35. The Spanish encomienda system in the
Americas resulted in
(1) the strengthening of indigenous cultures
(2) political independence for the colonies
(3) the exploitation of natives
(4) religious freedom for the majority of
peasants
35. The Spanish encomienda system in the
Americas resulted in
(1) the strengthening of indigenous cultures
(2) political independence for the colonies
(3) the exploitation of natives
(4) religious freedom for the majority of
peasants
36. Which region’s colonial class structure
included peninsulares, creoles, and mestizos?
(1) western Europe
(2) sub-Saharan Africa
(3) East Asia
(4) Latin America
36. Which region’s colonial class structure
included peninsulares, creoles, and mestizos?
(1) western Europe
(2) sub-Saharan Africa
(3) East Asia
(4) Latin America
37. The combined usage of the caravel,
compass, and astrolabe in the late 1400s
helped bring about the
(1) migration of the Bantu
(2) exploration of the Americas
(3) introduction of Buddhism to East Asia
(4) voyages of Zheng He
37. The combined usage of the caravel,
compass, and astrolabe in the late 1400s
helped bring about the
(1) migration of the Bantu
(2) exploration of the Americas
(3) introduction of Buddhism to East Asia
(4) voyages of Zheng He
38. Which form of government is associated
with the reigns of Suleiman the Magnificent,
Akbar the Great, and Peter the Great?
(1) constitutional monarchy
(2) direct democracy
(3) theocracy
(4) absolute monarchy
38. Which form of government is associated
with the reigns of Suleiman the Magnificent,
Akbar the Great, and Peter the Great?
(1) constitutional monarchy
(2) direct democracy
(3) theocracy
(4) absolute monarchy
39. Oliver Cromwell led the Puritan Revolution
in England in response to the
(1) passage of the Bill of Rights
(2) autocratic rule of the king
(3) implementation of mercantilism
(4) defeat of the Spanish Armada
39. Oliver Cromwell led the Puritan Revolution
in England in response to the
(1) passage of the Bill of Rights
(2) autocratic rule of the king
(3) implementation of mercantilism
(4) defeat of the Spanish Armada
40. Akbar the Great, Suleiman the Magnificent,
and Louis XIV are all rulers associated with
(1) natural rights
(2) filial piety
(3) religious toleration
(4) absolutism
40. Akbar the Great, Suleiman the Magnificent,
and Louis XIV are all rulers associated with
(1) natural rights
(2) filial piety
(3) religious toleration
(4) absolutism
41. What was a major effect of the Magna Carta
and the English Bill of Rights on Great Britain?
(1) The power of the monarch was limited.
(2) Ireland revolted against the monarchy.
(3) Parliament was abolished.
(4) A renewed interest in Greek and Roman
culture developed.
41. What was a major effect of the Magna Carta
and the English Bill of Rights on Great Britain?
(1) The power of the monarch was limited.
(2) Ireland revolted against the monarchy.
(3) Parliament was abolished.
(4) A renewed interest in Greek and Roman
culture developed.
42. Which issue was a cause of the French
Revolution?
(1) ineffective rule of Napoleon Bonaparte
(2) nationalization of the Church
(3) outrage over the use of the guillotine by the
Committee of Public Safety
(4) demand of the Third Estate for more political
power
42. Which issue was a cause of the French
Revolution?
(1) ineffective rule of Napoleon Bonaparte
(2) nationalization of the Church
(3) outrage over the use of the guillotine by the
Committee of Public Safety
(4) demand of the Third Estate for more political
power
43. Which institution became stronger and
limited the monarchy in order to end
absolutism in England?
(1) banks
(2) Parliament
(3) universities
(4) Anglican Church
43. Which institution became stronger and
limited the monarchy in order to end
absolutism in England?
(1) banks
(2) Parliament
(3) universities
(4) Anglican Church
44. One similarity between the Magna Carta and
the English Bill of Rights is that both
documents
(1) set up a two-party political system
(2) placed limits on the power of the monarch
(3) established the right to inherit the throne
(4) guaranteed equal rights for all citizens
44. One similarity between the Magna Carta and
the English Bill of Rights is that both
documents
(1) set up a two-party political system
(2) placed limits on the power of the monarch
(3) established the right to inherit the throne
(4) guaranteed equal rights for all citizens
45. The rule of Akbar the Great is important
because he
(1) admired legalism and emphasized oppression
(2) recognized natural laws and supported
democracy
(3) accepted diversity and practiced religious
toleration
(4) supported equality and outlawed the caste
system
45. The rule of Akbar the Great is important
because he
(1) admired legalism and emphasized oppression
(2) recognized natural laws and supported
democracy
(3) accepted diversity and practiced religious
toleration
(4) supported equality and outlawed the caste
system
46. One way in which the reigns of Peter the Great
and Catherine the Great are similar is that both
leaders
(1) promoted the emancipation of serfs
(2) strengthened the role of the Duma and
centralized royal power
(3) shared their power with the Russian Orthodox
Church
(4) pursued a policy of westernization and
expansion
46. One way in which the reigns of Peter the Great
and Catherine the Great are similar is that both
leaders
(1) promoted the emancipation of serfs
(2) strengthened the role of the Duma and
centralized royal power
(3) shared their power with the Russian Orthodox
Church
(4) pursued a policy of westernization and
expansion
47. One way in which Akbar the Great, Suleiman
the Magnificent, and Philip II are similar is that
they
(1) attempted to colonize the Americas
(2) supported democratic reforms in their
countries
(3) tried to make Christianity the dominant
religion of Asia
(4) controlled large empires at the height of
their power
47. One way in which Akbar the Great, Suleiman
the Magnificent, and Philip II are similar is that
they
(1) attempted to colonize the Americas
(2) supported democratic reforms in their
countries
(3) tried to make Christianity the dominant
religion of Asia
(4) controlled large empires at the height of
their power
48. The primary purpose of the Magna Carta
(1215) was to
(1) limit the power of King John
(2) install Oliver Cromwell as dictator
(3) justify the Glorious Revolution
(4) charter the British East India Company
48. The primary purpose of the Magna Carta
(1215) was to
(1) limit the power of King John
(2) install Oliver Cromwell as dictator
(3) justify the Glorious Revolution
(4) charter the British East India Company
49. What was a key characteristic of an absolute
monarchy in the 16th and 17th centuries?
(1) centralized governmental authority
(2) increased political rights for peasants and
serfs
(3) freedom of religion
(4) a system of checks and balances
49. What was a key characteristic of an absolute
monarchy in the 16th and 17th centuries?
(1) centralized governmental authority
(2) increased political rights for peasants and
serfs
(3) freedom of religion
(4) a system of checks and balances
50. The signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 and
the Glorious Revolution in 1688 were key
events in English history because they resulted
in
(1) creating alliances with France
(2) defeating Protestant nobles
(3) limiting the power of the monarchy
(4) annexing territory
50. The signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 and
the Glorious Revolution in 1688 were key
events in English history because they resulted
in
(1) creating alliances with France
(2) defeating Protestant nobles
(3) limiting the power of the monarchy
(4) annexing territory
51. One way in which Akbar the Great, Ivan the
Terrible, and Louis XIV are similar is that they
were all
(1) theocratic rulers
(2) elected leaders
(3) absolute rulers
(4) enlightened despots
51. One way in which Akbar the Great, Ivan the
Terrible, and Louis XIV are similar is that they
were all
(1) theocratic rulers
(2) elected leaders
(3) absolute rulers
(4) enlightened despots
52. What happened in Russia as a result of
actions taken by Peter the Great?
(1) Russia was weakened by French invasions.
(2) Catholicism was adopted as the state
religion.
(3) The Duma was reformed and the serfs were
freed.
(4) Russia borrowed Western ideas and
expanded its territories.
52. What happened in Russia as a result of
actions taken by Peter the Great?
(1) Russia was weakened by French invasions.
(2) Catholicism was adopted as the state
religion.
(3) The Duma was reformed and the serfs were
freed.
(4) Russia borrowed Western ideas and
expanded its territories.
53. Which heading best completes the partial
outline on British history below?
I. ________________________________
A. Magna Carta
B. Glorious Revolution
C. Bill of Rights
(1) Rise of Absolutism
(2) Beginning of Socialism
(3) Challenges to Papal Power
(4) Evolution of Parliamentary Democracy
53. Which heading best completes the partial
outline on British history below?
I. ________________________________
A. Magna Carta
B. Glorious Revolution
C. Bill of Rights
(1) Rise of Absolutism
(2) Beginning of Socialism
(3) Challenges to Papal Power
(4) Evolution of Parliamentary Democracy
54. One similarity in the rule of Akbar the Great
and the rule of Elizabeth I is that both leaders
implemented policies that encouraged
(1) compulsory education
(2) military disarmament
(3) voter participation
(4) religious toleration
54. One similarity in the rule of Akbar the Great
and the rule of Elizabeth I is that both leaders
implemented policies that encouraged
(1) compulsory education
(2) military disarmament
(3) voter participation
(4) religious toleration
55. In England, the key principles of the Magna
Carta were fundamental to the development
and growth of
(1) democracy
(2) theocracy
(3) absolutism
(4) communism
55. In England, the key principles of the Magna
Carta were fundamental to the development
and growth of
(1) democracy
(2) theocracy
(3) absolutism
(4) communism
56. Which statement can best be supported by the information shown on this map?
(1) The Ottoman Empire included parts of northern Africa.
(2) The Safavid Empire controlled the entire Indian subcontinent.
(3) The Mughal Empire occupied territory adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea.
(4) The Ottoman Empire conquered less territory than either the Safavid or the Mughal Empire.
56. Which statement can best be supported by the information shown on this map?
(1) The Ottoman Empire included parts of northern Africa.
(2) The Safavid Empire controlled the entire Indian subcontinent.
(3) The Mughal Empire occupied territory adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea.
(4) The Ottoman Empire conquered less territory than either the Safavid or the Mughal Empire.
57. Based on this map, in which area did Europeans locate most of their
trading bases?
(1) banks of the Ganges River
(2) banks of the Indus River
(3) coast of the Arabian Sea
(4) Bay of Bengal region
57. Based on this map, in which area did Europeans locate most of their
trading bases?
(1) banks of the Ganges River
(2) banks of the Indus River
(3) coast of the Arabian Sea
(4) Bay of Bengal region
58. Which phrase best completes this graphic organizer?
(1) Building thousands of miles of roads
(2) Maintenance of a large naval fleet
(3) Establishment of a national library filled with hundreds of books
(4) Reliance on camel caravans
58. Which phrase best completes this graphic organizer?
(1) Building thousands of miles of roads
(2) Maintenance of a large naval fleet
(3) Establishment of a national library filled with hundreds of books
(4) Reliance on camel caravans