2. Angry Mob Destroys Bastille Robespierre s Execution Ends Reign of Terror Napoleon Seizes Power

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1 1.Enlightenment thinkers encouraged the improvement of society through the (1) teachings of the church (2) use of reason (3) development of absolutism (4) establishment of a rigid social hierarchy 2. Angry Mob Destroys Bastille Robespierre s Execution Ends Reign of Terror Napoleon Seizes Power Which country s revolution is referred to in these headlines? (1) Spain (2) Austria (3) France (4) Russia 3.The slogan Blood and Iron and a united Germany are most closely associated with (1) Prince Metternich (2) Simón Bolívar (3) Camillo Cavour (4) Otto von Bismarck 4.Which pair of natural resources were used to change transportation and manufacturing in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution? (1) gold and salt (2) diamonds and petroleum (3) copper and tin (4) coal and iron ore 5.Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution? (1) social stability and economic self-sufficiency (2) observation and experimentation (3) technology and military expansion (4) scarcity and interdependence 6.Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Locke both agreed that a government should be based on the (1) separation of nationalities (2) religious values of the people (3) equal distribution of wealth (4) consent of the governed 7.Which of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first? (1) Napoleon became emperor of France. (2) The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued. (3) Louis XVI called the Estates General into session. (4) The Committee of Public Safety led the Reign of Terror.

2 8.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 9.What was a result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe? (1) the growth of the middle class (2) an increase in nomadic herding (3) a decline in urban population (4) a decrease in international trade 10.The unification of Germany under Otto von Bismarck demonstrates the (1) influence of Marxist ideology (2) impact of nationalism (3) force of civil disobedience (4) power of democratic ideals 11.Under the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxation fell mostly on the (1) monarchy (2) clergy (3) nobles (4) commoners 12.One way in which Robespierre and Napoleon are similar is that they both (1) played an important role at the Congress of Vienna (2) increased their power during the French Revolution (3) were executed for treason by French monarchs (4) led armies against the Haitians 13.Many critics believe that the policy of the British government during the Irish Famine (1) contributed to food shortages (2) ignored military concerns (3) discouraged emigration (4) led directly to civil war 14.During the late 19th century, Japan s lack of natural resources was one reason for implementing a policy of (1) collectivization (2) free trade (3) socialism (4) imperialism 15.The struggles for political independence in Latin America during the early 1800s were most directly influenced by the (1) Berlin Conference (2) doctrine of liberation theology (3) American and French Revolutions (4) writings of Count Camillo di Cavour

3 16.According to John Locke, the purpose of government is to (1) protect the natural rights of individuals (2) serve the monarch (3) create overseas settlements (4) stimulate the economy 17.Which characteristic is associated with an economy based on the principles of laissez-faire? (1) prices based on supply and demand (2) production quotas established by the central government (3) distribution of goods determined by the customs of a traditional society (4) some goods exchanged for other goods of equal value 18.One way in which Toussaint L Ouverture, Simón Bolívar, and José de San Martín are similar is that they (1) supported the Reconquista (2) led independence movements (3) fought for Native American suffrage (4) defended the encomienda system 19.What was one effect of the French Revolution? (1) Differences between ethnic groups were eliminated. (2) Communism became popular. (3) Militarism was discouraged. (4) Nationalistic feelings were stimulated. 20.Adam Smith would most likely agree with which statement? (1) Revolution is the only solution to economic problems. (2) Five-year plans are necessary in order to industrialize. (3) All nations would benefit from an agricultural economy. (4) Government should follow a laissez-faire policy. 21.One way in which the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China are similar is that both attempted to (1) remove foreign influences (2) restore democracy (3) modernize their economy (4) end religious conflict 22. Which region was most affected by decisions made at the Berlin Conference of 1884? (1) Latin America (2) South Asia (3) East Asia (4) Africa 23.One way in which Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau are similar is that they were (1) philosophers during the Age of Enlightenment (2) chief ministers during the French Revolution (3) leaders of the Italian unification movement (4) supporters of the Counter Reformation

4 24.Increased agricultural production in England in the late 1700s contributed directly to (1) the development of a worldwide communications network (2) the introduction of manorialism (3) a decrease in the power of the monarch (4) an increase in life expectancy 25.Which statement about railroad systems in the 19th and early 20th centuries is accurate? (1) Imperialists rejected the use of railroads in their colonies. (2) European governments opposed the development of railroads. (3) Railroads helped promote the factory system and urbanization. (4) Railroads made transportation of goods less efficient. 26.Which action taken by the Meiji government encouraged industrialization in 19th-century Japan? (1) building a modern transportation system (2) limiting the number of ports open to foreign trade (3) forcing families to settle on collective farms (4) establishing a system of trade guilds 27.At the Congress of Vienna (1815), the governments of Europe reacted to the French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon by attempting to (1) restore old regimes to power (2) spread the idea of democracy (3) encourage nationalist movements (4) promote the European free-trade zone 28.One political objective of both Otto von Bismarck and Giuseppe Garibaldi was to (1) overthrow divine right monarchies (2) unify their nations (3) establish communist systems (4) form an alliance with Great Britain 29.The Portuguese control of Macao and the British control of Hong Kong in China are examples of (1) collectivization (2) imperialism (3) self-determination (4) containment 30.Commodore Matthew Perry s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the (1) colonization of Japan by the United States (2) transfer of spheres of influence to China (3) introduction of Christianity to Japanese society (4) opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan 31.What was one impact of industrialization on Japan during the Meiji Restoration? (1) Japan became more isolated from world affairs. (2) Demand for natural resources increased. (3) Japan became a colonial possession of China. (4) Traditional practices of Bushido were reintroduced.

5 32.The breakdown of traditions, increased levels of pollution, and the expansion of slums are negative aspects of (1) militarism (2) collectivization (3) pogroms (4) urbanization 33.Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support? (1) Universal suffrage is a basic human right. (2) Political equality strengthens the effectiveness of government. (3) Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups. (4) Public education should be guaranteed to all members of a society. 34.In England, which circumstance was a result of the other three? (1) availability of labor (2) abundance of coal and iron (3) waterpower from many rivers (4) start of the Industrial Revolution 35.During the 19th century, European nations established spheres of influence in China mainly to (1) profit from the ivory trade (2) introduce Islam to the Chinese people (3) gain commercial advantages in China (4) obtain human rights for Chinese citizens 36.One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it (1) strengthened the power of the Shogunate (2) decreased the level of pollution (3) modernized transportation (4) increased the number of small farms 37.One reason for Japan s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had (1) rejected Western ideas (2) used its access to the sea for fishing (3) relied on traditional isolationist policies (4) reformed its political and economic systems 38.The British government took control of the Suez Canal and Singapore during the 19th century in order to (1) sell petroleum to these territories (2) gain more converts to Christianity (3) ensure safe passage on strategic waterways (4) transport laborers directly to the Americas 39.During the 1800s, reform legislation passed in Great Britain, France, and Germany led to (1) formation of zaibatsu, greater equality for men, and establishment of a banking system (2) legalizing trade unions, setting minimum wages, and limiting child labor (3) government-owned factories, establishment of five-year plans, and limits placed on immigration (4) bans on overseas trade, mandatory military service, and universal suffrage for women

6 40.The Opium Wars in China and the expedition of Commodore Matthew Perry to Japan resulted in (1) the economic isolation of China and Japan (2) an increase in Chinese influence in Asia (3) the beginning of democratic governments in China and Japan (4) an increase in Western trade and influence in Asia 41.The Enlightenment and the American Revolution were both major influences on 19th-century uprisings in (1) Latin America (2) the Middle East (3) Vietnam (4) Japan 42. One of the most important motives for the European Scramble for Africa in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of (1) raw materials used in industry (2) religious inspiration (3) free labor for the Americas (4) technologically innovative practices