Mixed Quiz 13 - Review Quizzes

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1 A major result of the Industrial Revolution in Western Europe was that

	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

2 Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, Russia has attempted to build an economic system based on

	a return to feudalism
	the ideas of Marx and Lenin
	the writings of Mao Zedong
	a free-market system

3 Which statement best explains China's economic shift toward capitalism in the 1980s and early 1990s?

	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.

4 One reason for the collapse of the Communist economic system in Eastern Europe during the early 1990s was that this system

	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	relied on the outdated law of supply and demand

5 Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?

	free market
	socialism
	manorialism
	command

6 "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?

	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.

7 A major goal of the conquistadors in Latin America was to

	establish religious freedom
	promote democracy
	increase the wealth of Spain
	introduce a laissez-faire economic system

8 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?

	socialism
	communism
	mercantilism
	capitalism

9 In a traditional economic system, which type of goods is most often produced?

	agricultural products
	heavy industrial machinery
	military supplies
	electronics and computers

10 Which type of economic system was used by both Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong to accelerate the economic growth of their respective nations?

	mixed
	market
	command
	traditional

11 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?

	traditional
	feudalism
	command
	mercantilism

12 Many European monarchs of the 1600s maintained that they should have absolute power to rule because they

	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

13 The feudal systems in both medieval Europe and early Japan were characterized by

	a decentralized political system
	religious diversity
	an increased emphasis on education
	the development of a wealthy middle class

14 The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by

	a strong central government
	rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
	universal suffrage in national elections
	strict adherence to constitutional principles

15 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

16 "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

	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

17 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.

18 Which type of political system did V. I. Lenin, Adolf Hitler, and Benito Mussolini establish in their countries?

	constitutional monarchy
	totalitarianism
	representative democracy
	theocracy

19 Which political system is the basis of Japan's government today?

	parliamentary democracy
	military dictatorship
	absolute monarchy
	national socialism

20 Which belief is common to both 17th-century absolutism and 20th-century totalitarianism?

	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.

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

	constitutional republic
	absolute monarchy
	parliamentary democracy
	military dictatorship

22 ". . . 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?

	monarchy
	aristocracy
	democracy
	autocracy

23 The overthrow of the Shah of Iran in 1979 resulted in a

	Communist government allied with the Soviet Union
	monarchy opposed to constitutional changes
	government run by Islamic fundamentalist leaders
	government influenced by Iraq and Syria

24 In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the

	central government in Rome
	military alliance between France and Germany
	federation of the craft guilds
	Roman Catholic Church

25 One result of British colonialism in India was that India

	adopted a parliamentary system of government
	developed religious unity
	supported Western foreign policies in the United Nations
	created Programs to increase its population

26 Which quotation was most likely made by an absolute monarch?

	“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.”

27 In Latin America which situation has usually resulted when military leaders seize power?

	Democratic rule by civilian government is quickly restored.
	Alliances are formed with Communist nations.
	Dictatorships are established.
	Divisions between the social classes are eliminated.

28 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

29 A characteristic of both European and Japanese feudalism was

	a decentralized government
	the adoption of Christianity
	an open democratic society
	the many opportunities for social mobility