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Midterm Review - Global 2 - PART I
Test Description: Scientific Revolution through Imperialism
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1) Which statment best describes a key aspect of mercantilism?
A
acquiring colonies to provide a favorable balance of trade
B
removing tariffs to increase free trade between empires
C
encouraging subsistence agriculture
D
eliminating private ownership of the means of production
2) At the Congress of Vienna, one of the main goals was to
A
divide lands in the Americas between SPain and Portugal
B
prevent the spread of socialism
C
reward Napoleon for his victories in Europe
D
restore monarchs to pre-Napoleonic status
3) The term DIVINE RIGHT is best defined as a
A
philosophy that encourages religious toleration
B
system in which a monarch has limited power
C
revolution to gain political rights and freedoms
D
belief that a ruler's authority comes from God
4) The scientific theories developed by Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton resulted in
A
a renewed interest in the writing of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
B
support for the Earth-centered theory of the universe
C
confirmation of Darwin's theory of evolution
D
challenges to the traditional teachings of the Catholic church
5) Laissez faire capitalism as attributed to Adam Smith called for
A
strict government control of the economy
B
heavy taxation of manufaturers
C
government investments in major industries
D
minimal government involvement in the economy
6) Kim Jong Il and Fidl Castro are 21st century leaders who believe in the ideas of
A
Karl Marx
B
Siddhartha Guatama
C
Adam SMith
D
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
7) In the 16th and 17th Centuries, the heliocentric theory became the centerpiece for debate between
A
colonialism and nationalism
B
isolationism and globalism
C
capitalism and communism
D
science and religion
8) In which way did th eideas of the enlightenment influence the French Revolution?
A
The principles of mercantilism were glorified
B
Punishments for crininal acts were rooted in vengeance
C
Superstition and ignorance were promoted
D
The divine right theory of Kings was challenged
9) The French Revolution was a reaction to the
A
conflict between competing branches of the French royal family
B
defeat in and humiliation of the Franco-Prussian war
C
influence of and privileges granted to the First and Second Estates
D
increasing confrontations between Catholics and Protestants
10) Toussaint L'Ouverture, Simon Bolivar, and Jose de San Martin led independence movements in
A
western Africa
B
the Middle east
C
Latin America
D
South Asia
11) -Indian National Cngress -Young Italy -Young Turks One way in which these organizations are similar is they all
A
battled against relidious separatists
B
opposed the use of civil disobedience
C
encouraged nationalism movements
D
supported the creation of colonies
12) WHich 19th century British group would most likely object to the government regulation of businesses?
A
laissez-faire capitalists
B
socialists
C
clergy
D
labor unions
13) Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus, and Karl Marx are best known for their
A
peacekeeping efforts
B
miltary leadership
C
economic theories
D
religious reforms
14) The idea that all people are born with the natural rights of life, liberty, and property is most directly associated with the writing of
A
Thomas Hobbes
B
Baron de Montesquieu
C
John Locke
D
Jean Jacques Rousseau
15) What influence did the Scientific Revolution have on the Enlightenment in Europe?
A
Scientific truths were used to justify Absolute Monarchies
B
Natural laws were used to explain human affairs
C
Economic growth was slowed by the lack of useable technology
D
The emphasis on religious doctrine led to the rejection of scientific ideas
16) WHich term is defined as land grants and taxation policies used in colonial Latin America by the Spanish to provide labor in the fields?
A
middle passage
B
capitalism
C
mercantilism
D
encomienda system
17) The heliocentric model of the universe developed by Copernicus and Galileo was considered heresy during their lives because it
A
supported the world view of the ancient Greeks
B
linked astronomy to the teachings of Muhammad
C
conflicted with the official doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church
D
challenged the secular power of absolute monarchs
18) Which statement about the French and Latin American revolutions is accurate?
A
The French Revolution was modeled after revolutions in Latin America
B
People in both regions were fighting for freedom from England
C
Strong French monarchs led revolutions in Latin America
D
Revolutions in both areas were based on the ideas of Natural Rights
19) -Bismarck uses Blood and Iron to unify Germany -Theodor Herzel organizes Zionish efforts Which concept is most closely associated with these movements?
A
modernization
B
assimilation
C
nationalism
D
conservatism
20) The poem White Man's Burden is most directly associated with the concept of
A
reparations
B
neutrality
C
imperialism
D
appeasement
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