Quiz 2b - Skills, Concepts, & Terms

The following is a quiz for History Terms and definitions often found on the NYS Regents exams. Take as often as you would like and print out a successful quiz for extra credit.

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1 The term monsoons can be defined as

	seasonal winds
	sand deposits
	ocean currents
	mountain avalanches

2 The term subsistence farming is best defined as

	redistributing farmland
	producing only enough crops to meet family needs
	irrigating farmland
	exchanging farm products for money

3 The term Green Revolution refers to

	an overthrow of the government by radical parties
	increased agricultural production based on technological advancements
	a drastic change in the environment based on global warming
	decreased food production caused by terrorism

4 The term empire is best defined as

	a political unit that has a common religious faith
	a government ruled by the consent of the people
	an extensive territory under the rule of a single authority
	a country that requires conquered peoples to assimilate

5 The term feudalism is best defined as a

	holy war between Christians and Muslims
	process in which goods are traded for other goods
	division of political power between three separate branches
	system in which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty

6 The term militarism can best be defined as

	loyalty to a nation or ethnic group
	buildup of armaments in preparation for war
	avoidance of military involvement in civil wars
	control of territories for economic and political gain

7 The term appeasement is best defined as

	an attempt to avoid conflict by meeting the demands of an aggressor
	a period of peace and prosperity, resulting in cultural achievement
	a declaration of war between two or more nations
	an agreement removing economic barriers between nations

8 Which term is often used to describe the actions of Adolf Hitler in Germany and Pol Pot in Cambodia?

	nonalignment
	neocolonialism
	scorched-earth policy
	genocide

9 The term "mercantilism" is defined as an economic system in which

	prices are determined by the laws of supply and demand
	colonies exist for the benefit of the colonial power
	factors of production are owned by the government
	the proletariat benefit at the expense of the bourgeoisie

10 The term "Latin America" most accurately refers to the

	areas of the Western Hemisphere south of the United States
	countries that belong to the Organization of American States (OAS)
	continents of North and South America
	Countries that have close economic ties with Spain

11 In the broadest definition, the term "culture" means that

	art museums, symphony orchestras, and theater productions are part of all civilizations
	more complex languages are found in developing societies
	a centralized form of government organizes and directs the economy
	a distinct way of living and behaving is learned by the members of a society

12 Absolute monarchs in Western Europe used the term "divine right" and dynastic rulers in China used term "Mandate of Heaven" to

	justify their political power
	rejection of organized religion
	support for religious toleration
	status as elected representatives

13 _____________________________________________________________________________________

• Showing respect for parents
• Maintaining family honor
• Honoring all elders

______________________________________________________________________________________

Which term is most closely related to these three actions?

	nirvana
	animism
	filial piety
	hadj (hajj)

14 Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through Southeast Asia?

	ethnocentrism
	isolation
	imperialism
	cultural diffusion

15 Which term best describes the political system in Russia before the 20th century?

	constitutional republic
	absolute monarchy
	parliamentary democracy
	military dictatorship

16 Which term best describes the political trends in Argentina, Panama, and Chile during the 1990's?

	isolationism
	mercantilism
	democratization
	imperialism

17 In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies.

Which term refers to the situation described in this statement?

	socialism
	isolationism
	imperialism
	monotheism

18 Which term is used to identify the Soviet programs that established production goals for agriculture and industry under the leadership of Joseph Stalin?

	Great Leap Forward
	Four Modernizations
	five-year plans
	perestroika

19 Which term refers to the Jewish movement to establish a homeland in Palestine?

	Zionism
	secularism
	animism
	Marxism

20 Speaker A: I am offended by the term "Dark Continent." It implies that only ignorance and barbarism were here before European explorers and settlers invaded the continent, bringing thier "enlightened" ways.

Speaker B: This hemisphere might have been a "New World" to Europeans, but it certainly was not a "New World" to the Incas, Aztecs, and other Indian Nations whose worlds were destroyed by the brutal greed of the Europeans.

Speaker C: Defeat at Dienbienphu resulted in French withdrawal from the region. I was glad to see them go. The French exploited our land, resources, and people. And now, American involvement in the region frustrates our nationalist ambitions. It will lead to more military conflict.

Speaker D: Upon arrival, we found a primitive people living in a primitive land. We built roads and bridges, sanitation systems, schools, and hospitals. We helped eliminate starvation and poverty. I feel no guilt about our past and continued presence in the region.

The statements of all four speakers relate to

	socialism
	isolationism
	imperialism
	feudalism