Revolutions Quiz 2

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Revolutions Quiz #2

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1 The global transfer of foods, plants, and animals during the colonization of the Americas is known as the

Scientific Revolution
Columbian Exchange
New Imperialism
Middle Passage

2 The introduction of banking, letters of credit, joint stock companies, and guilds contributed to the start of the

Renaissance
Agricultural Revolution
Enlightenment
Commercial Revolution

3 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

Revolution of 1917
institution of perestroika
signing of the Munich Pact
creation of the Warsaw Pact

4 “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?

Puritan Revolution
Hundred Years War
French Revolution
signing of the Magna Carta

5 The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was a major turning point in history because

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

6 Which event was an example of Asian reaction to European imperialism?

Boxer Rebellion
Glorious Revolution
Boer War
Congress of Berlin

7 "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?

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

8 One similarity of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment is that both

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

9 The Glorious Revolution in England resulted in the

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

10 The Boxer Rebellion, the Salt March, and the Iranian Revolution were reactions against

Mongol rule
rapid industrialization
Western influence
economic depression

11 The term “Green Revolution” refers to

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

12 One of the major causes of the Russian Revolution of 1917 was the

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

13 The needs of the Industrial Revolution in 19th-century Europe greatly contributed to the

growth of overseas empires
beginning of the triangular trade
development of international peacekeeping organizations
promotion of political and economic equality in Asia and Africa

14 The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the

change from nomadic herding to settled farming
growth of iron toolmaking technology
migration of early peoples to the Americas
decline of large empires

15 Porfirio Díaz, Francisco “Pancho” Villa, and Emiliano Zapata are all associated with the revolution in

Haiti
Mexico
Bolivia
Nicaragua

16 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

occur in a peaceful manner
gain the support of wealthy landowners
ignore urban workers
bring radicals to power

17 In Iran, both the Revolution of 1979 and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism have caused

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

18 The Enlightenment and the American Revolution were both major influences on 19th-century uprisings in

Latin America
the Middle East
Vietnam
Japan

19 One similarity between the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution and the Cultural Revolution in China was that both

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

20 In England, the Magna Carta, the Puritan Revolution, the Glorious Revolution, and the English Bill of Rights led to the development of

a dictatorship
an absolute monarchy
a theocracy
a limited monarchy

21 One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they

encouraged the spread of new ideas
strengthened traditional institutions
led to the Protestant Reformation
rejected Renaissance individualism

22 Which statement describes a similarity between the French Revolution and the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?

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.

23 During the Communist Revolution in China, many farmers supported the Communists because the Communists promised

land reform
a peace treaty with Japan
a federal republic
aid from the industrial nations

24 The French Revolution of 1789 and the Cuban Revolution of 1959 were similar in that both were caused primarily by the

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

25 The political reorganization of Russia after the Communist Revolution of 1917 resulted in

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

26 Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?

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.

27 A major result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was

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

28 The major goal of the Iranian Revolution and of Ayatollah Khomeini was to

establish closer ties with Israel
prevent the expansion of communism into Iraq
nationalize the oil industry
create an Islamic republic

29 The French bourgeoisie supported the French Revolution mainly because they

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

30 During the Commercial Revolution, the joint stock company was developed to meet the needs of

communism
mercantilism
socialism
feudalism

31 The Cuban Revolution in 1959 and the Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua in 1979 were similar in that both resulted in the

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

32 A major goal of the Cultural Revolution in China during the 1960s was to

restore China to the glory of the Han dynasty
reemphasize Confucian traditional values
weaken Communist ideas
eliminate opposition to Mao Zedong

33 A major reason for the success of the Communist revolution in China was that the Communists

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

34 The Renaissance, the French Revolution, and the European Industrial Revolution have all contributed to the development of

utopian societies
a powerful Roman Catholic Church
divine right monarchies
a growing and influential middle class

35 One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

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

36 A major result of the Industrial Revolution was the

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

37 A primary cause of the French Revolution in 1789 was the

increasing dissatisfaction of the Third Estate
rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte
actions of Prince Metternich
execution of Louis XVI

38 In which region of the world did the American Revolution and the French Revolution have the greatest influence during the 1800s?

Southeast Asia
Latin America
South Asia
sub-Saharan Africa

39 A long-term effect of the Industrial Revolution was the

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

40 During China's Cultural Revolution, a major goal of the Red Guard was to

revive traditional loyalty to the emperor
promote trade and free enterprise
enforce the teachings of Mao Zedong
encourage cooperation with the Soviet Union