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== Revolutions Quiz #2 ==
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The global transfer of foods, plants, and animals during the colonization of the Americas is known as the
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-Scientific Revolution
+Columbian Exchange
-New Imperialism
-Middle Passage

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The introduction of banking, letters of credit, joint stock companies, and guilds contributed to the start of the
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-Renaissance
-Agricultural Revolution
-Enlightenment
+Commercial Revolution

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In Russia, the events of Bloody Sunday, the heavy casualties during World War I, and the ineffective leadership of the czar led directly to the
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+Revolution of 1917
-institution of perestroika
-signing of the Munich Pact
-creation of the Warsaw Pact

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“Estates General Meet for First Time in 175 Years”
“National Assembly Issues Declarations of the Rights of Man”
“Reign of Terror Ends; Robespierre Dies”

Which event in European history is most closely associated with these headlines?
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-Puritan Revolution
-Hundred Years War
+French Revolution
-signing of the Magna Carta

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The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was a major turning point in history because
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+Russia became the first nation with a Communist economic system
-it was the last revolution in the 20th century
-Russia ceased to be an important force in world affairs
-the royal family was exiled to Mexico

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Which event was an example of Asian reaction to European imperialism?
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+Boxer Rebellion
-Glorious Revolution
-Boer War
-Congress of Berlin

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"We advocate a government based on legal principles established in the Koran (Qur'an)."

Which political event would most likely be associated with this statement?
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-Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949
+overthrow of the Shah of Iran in 1979
-unification of Germany in 1990
-election of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa in 1994

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One similarity of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment is that both
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-had the support of the Roman Catholic Church
-placed great value on traditional beliefs
+emphasized the value of human reasoning
-contributed to the end of feudalism

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The Glorious Revolution in England resulted in the
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-strengthening of divine right rule
+formation of a limited monarchy
-weakening of Parliament’s power of the purse
-end of civil liberties guaranteed by the Petition of Right

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The Boxer Rebellion, the Salt March, and the Iranian Revolution were reactions against
|type="[]"}
-Mongol rule
-rapid industrialization
+Western influence
-economic depression

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The term “Green Revolution” refers to
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-the study of the natural world
+an increase in worldwide food and agricultural resources
-a shift from making goods by hand to making them by machine
-an uprising of farmers and industrial workers

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One of the major causes of the Russian Revolution of 1917 was the
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+abuse of political power by Czar Nicholas II
-government’s refusal to enter World War I
-rapid expansion of the right to vote
-failure of communism

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The needs of the Industrial Revolution in 19th-century Europe greatly contributed to the
|type="[]"}
+growth of overseas empires
-beginning of the triangular trade
-development of international peacekeeping organizations
-promotion of political and economic equality in Asia and Africa

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The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
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+change from nomadic herding to settled farming
-growth of iron toolmaking technology
-migration of early peoples to the Americas
-decline of large empires

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Porfirio Díaz, Francisco “Pancho” Villa, and Emiliano Zapata are all associated with the revolution in
|type="[]"}
-Haiti
+Mexico
-Bolivia
-Nicaragua

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A comparison of the actions of the Jacobins during the French Revolution and the actions of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution indicates that revolutions sometimes
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-occur in a peaceful manner
-gain the support of wealthy landowners
-ignore urban workers
+bring radicals to power

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In Iran, both the Revolution of 1979 and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism have caused
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-an increase in women’s rights
+tension between traditionalism and modernization to continue
-foreign control of natural resources to expand
-the introduction of a communist form of government

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The Enlightenment and the American Revolution were both major influences on 19th-century uprisings in
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+Latin America
-the Middle East
-Vietnam
-Japan

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One similarity between the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution and the Cultural Revolution in China was that both
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-limited the power of absolute leaders
-illustrated the power of public opinion in forming national policy
-established social stability and economic growth
+used violent methods to eliminate their opponents

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In England, the Magna Carta, the Puritan Revolution, the Glorious Revolution, and the English Bill of Rights led to the development of
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-a dictatorship
-an absolute monarchy
-a theocracy
+a limited monarchy

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One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they
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+encouraged the spread of new ideas
-strengthened traditional institutions
-led to the Protestant Reformation
-rejected Renaissance individualism

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Which statement describes a similarity between the French Revolution and the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?
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-The leaders in power before the revolutions favored changing the political system in their country.
+Both revolutions were the result of government denial of basic human rights and stressful economic conditions.
-Most of the revolutionary support was provided by radicals from other countries.
-The new democracies created by the revolutions gave people greater representation in their governments.

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During the Communist Revolution in China, many farmers supported the Communists because the Communists promised
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+land reform
-a peace treaty with Japan
-a federal republic
-aid from the industrial nations

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The French Revolution of 1789 and the Cuban Revolution of 1959 were similar in that both were caused primarily by the
|type="[]"}
-desire of the people to be free from foreign rule
-pressure of religious leaders for government reform
+failure of the government to meet the needs of the people
-ambition of the upper class to attain wealth and property

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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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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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A major result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was
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+an increase in the size and influence of the middle class
-an increase in the percentage of people engaged in farming
-a decreased life expectancy and an increased infant mortality
-a reliance on subsistence economies

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The major goal of the Iranian Revolution and of Ayatollah Khomeini was to
|type="[]"}
-establish closer ties with Israel
-prevent the expansion of communism into Iraq
-nationalize the oil industry
+create an Islamic republic

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The French bourgeoisie supported the French Revolution mainly because they
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-believed in the theory of divine right of kings
-were not allowed to own property under the Old Regime
+resented their lack of political power under the Old Regime
-wanted a communist form of government

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During the Commercial Revolution, the joint stock company was developed to meet the needs of
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-communism
+mercantilism
-socialism
-feudalism

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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 major goal of the Cultural Revolution in China during the 1960s was to
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-restore China to the glory of the Han dynasty
-reemphasize Confucian traditional values
-weaken Communist ideas
+eliminate opposition to Mao Zedong

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A major reason for the success of the Communist revolution in China was that the Communists
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-stressed Buddhism in their military training
+included important businessmen in their ranks
-promised land and power to the peasant class
-fought successfully against the United States during World War II

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The Renaissance, the French Revolution, and the European Industrial Revolution have all contributed to the development of
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-utopian societies
-a powerful Roman Catholic Church
-divine right monarchies
+a growing and influential middle class

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One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
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-an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
-a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
+the establishment of villagers and the rise of governments
-a decrease in trade between cultural groups

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A major result of the Industrial Revolution was the
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+concentration of workers in urban areas
-increased desire of the wealthy class to share its power
-formation of powerful craft guilds
-control of agricultural production by governments

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A primary cause of the French Revolution in 1789 was the
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+increasing dissatisfaction of the Third Estate
-rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte
-actions of Prince Metternich
-execution of Louis XVI

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In which region of the world did the American Revolution and the French Revolution have the greatest influence during the 1800s?
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-Southeast Asia
+Latin America
-South Asia
-sub-Saharan Africa

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A long-term effect of the Industrial Revolution was the
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-increased availability of a large number of craftspeople
+development of labor reforms and labor unions
-failure of communities to provide schools
-disappearance of the middle class

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During China's Cultural Revolution, a major goal of the Red Guard was to
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-revive traditional loyalty to the emperor
-promote trade and free enterprise
+enforce the teachings of Mao Zedong
-encourage cooperation with the Soviet Union
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