Quiz 11d - Revolutions

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1 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

2 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.

3 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

4 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

5 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

6 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.

7 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

8 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

9 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

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

communism
mercantilism
socialism
feudalism

11 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

12 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

13 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

14 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

15 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

16 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

17 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

18 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

19 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

20 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