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A major result of the Industrial Revolution in Western Europe was that
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+the middle class increased in number and in power
-the population in cities declined
-traditional attitudes and values were strengthened
-mercantilism replaced capitalism as the dominant economic system

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Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, Russia has attempted to build an economic system based on
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-a return to feudalism
-the ideas of Marx and Lenin
-the writings of Mao Zedong
+a free-market system

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Which statement best explains China's economic shift toward capitalism in the 1980s and early 1990s?
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-China's economic policies were directly influenced by the success of the Soviet economic system.
-The Tiananmen Square massacre resulted in major economic reforms in China.
-The success of the Cultural Revolution resulted in the increased westernization of China.
+communist economic policies were not meeting the needs of the society.

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One reason for the collapse of the Communist economic system in Eastern Europe during the early 1990s was that this system
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+lacked adequate incentives to maintain high productivity
-used the principles of mercantilism
-encouraged laissez-faire practices and policies
-relied on the outdated law of supply and demand

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Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
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-free market
-socialism
+manorialism
-command

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"Germany Will Make Reparations For WWI"
"OPEC Supports Oil Embargo Against Western Nations"
"UN Imposes Sanctions on Iraq"

Which conclusion can be drawn from these headlines?
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+Economic measures are often designed to achieve political goals.
-Communism as an economic system has failed.
-Economic policies are often formulated to encourage investment.
-Nationalism plays a small role in economic decision making.

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A major goal of the conquistadors in Latin America was to
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-establish religious freedom
-promote democracy
+increase the wealth of Spain
-introduce a laissez-faire economic system

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The purpose of colonies is to ship raw materials to the colonial power and buy finished goods from the colonial power.

This statement reflects the basic idea of which economic system?
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-socialism
-communism
+mercantilism
-capitalism

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In a traditional economic system, which type of goods is most often produced?
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+agricultural products
-heavy industrial machinery
-military supplies
-electronics and computers

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Which type of economic system was used by both Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong to accelerate the economic growth of their respective nations?
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-mixed
-market
+command
-traditional

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Base your answer to the following question on the statements below and on your knowledge of social studies.

Statement A: The might of a country consists of gaining surpluses of gold and silver.

Statement B: A nation's strength is found in economic independence and the maintenance of a favorable balance of trade.

Statement C: We need to gain colonies both as sources for raw materials and as markets for our manufactured goods.

Which economic system is being described by these statements?
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-traditional
-feudalism
-command
+mercantilism

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Many European monarchs of the 1600s maintained that they should have absolute power to rule because they
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-needed to defend their nations against threats from the Western Hemisphere
-thought that all people should have the right to a good ruler
+had been given their power to govern from God
-thought that communism was the superior political system

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The feudal systems in both medieval Europe and early Japan were characterized by
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+a decentralized political system
-religious diversity
-an increased emphasis on education
-the development of a wealthy middle class

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The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
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+a strong central government
-rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
-universal suffrage in national elections
-strict adherence to constitutional principles

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The political reorganization of Russia after the Communist Revolution of 1917 resulted in
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-the establishment of a two-party political system
-increased political power for ethnic minorities
-a limited monarchy with the Czar as a figurehead
+a federation of socialist republics

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"The Soviet people want a clear perspective . . . unconditional democracy . . . Glasnost in all things, big and small . . . respect for hard work . . . and faithful service for the cause and the good of society."

The main idea of this quotation is that
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+the political system of a Communist nation cannot be changed
-foreign aid is needed to achieve economic stability
-the nation has been damaged by civil unrest
-both the government and the people must make major changes

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Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?
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+Cuba adopted a communistic economic and political system.
-Cuba was denied admission to the United Nations.
-All social classes united to support the new government.
-The power of the Roman Catholic Church in Cuba was greatly increased.

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Which type of political system did V. I. Lenin, Adolf Hitler, and Benito Mussolini establish in their countries?
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-constitutional monarchy
+totalitarianism
-representative democracy
-theocracy

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Which political system is the basis of Japan's government today?
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+parliamentary democracy
-military dictatorship
-absolute monarchy
-national socialism

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Which belief is common to both 17th-century absolutism and 20th-century totalitarianism?
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-A two-party political system is essential for a stable society.
-Separation of church and state should be encouraged.
+Dissenters are dangerous and should be punished.
-The state should establish a strong public school system.

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Which term best describes the political system in Russia before the 20th century?
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-constitutional republic
+absolute monarchy
-parliamentary democracy
-military dictatorship

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". . . for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few . . . an Athenian citizen does not neglect the state because he takes care of his own household.... We alone regard a man who takes no interest in public affairs not as a harmless but as a useless character...." –Pericles, 431 B.C.

Which type of political system does this quotation suggest that people of ancient Athens valued?
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-monarchy
-aristocracy
+democracy
-autocracy

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The overthrow of the Shah of Iran in 1979 resulted in a
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-Communist government allied with the Soviet Union
-monarchy opposed to constitutional changes
+government run by Islamic fundamentalist leaders
-government influenced by Iraq and Syria

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In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the
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-central government in Rome
-military alliance between France and Germany
-federation of the craft guilds
+Roman Catholic Church

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One result of British colonialism in India was that India
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+adopted a parliamentary system of government
-developed religious unity
-supported Western foreign policies in the United Nations
-created Programs to increase its population

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Which quotation was most likely made by an absolute monarch?
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-“The government that governs best, governs least.”
+“I am the state.”
-“The government must be based on a sound constitution.”
-“It is the parliament that must make the laws.”

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In Latin America which situation has usually resulted when military leaders seize power?
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-Democratic rule by civilian government is quickly restored.
-Alliances are formed with Communist nations.
+Dictatorships are established.
-Divisions between the social classes are eliminated.

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The Cuban Revolution in 1959 and the Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua in 1979 were similar in that both resulted in the
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-strengthening of the role of the Catholic Church in the national government
-protection of human rights and civil liberties
+rise to power of authoritarian governments that promised to raise the standard of living
-refusal of the Soviet Union to provide aid to the new governments

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A characteristic of both European and Japanese feudalism was
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+a decentralized government
-the adoption of Christianity
-an open democratic society
-the many opportunities for social mobility

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