6th Soc. St. Ch. 13 Test Question Preview (ID: 59508)

a) to obtain precious metals for coins

b) to find faster, easier ways to get spices

c) to spread their religion throughout the world

d) all of the above

a) They became part of the Indian Civil Service.

b) They followed the nonviolent methods preached by Gandhi.

c) They worked against organizations such as the Indian National Congress.

d) They asked Queen Victoria to appoint Indian governors.

a) for its spices, cotton, and tea

b) for its coal and iron mines

c) because of its large size

d) because of the strength of its army

a) European nations worked together to explore the world.

b) European nations agreed to share the world's wealth.

c) European nations competed for fresh-water ports.

d) European nations competed for colonies and riches.

a) We believe that the Church should not pay taxes.

b) ''We believe that taxes are too high.

c) We believe that we should support the nobility.

d) We believe that the king has too much power.

a) People worried about the little animals in marsh water.

b) People developed a new concept of time.

c) People didn't understand why these inventions were important.

d) People realized that the universe contained things they could not see.

a) You might have expanded your business and opened a factory.

b) You might have developed new styles of furniture.

c) You might have lost business because of competition from less expensive, factory-built products.

d) You might have become wealthy because the government would have reduced your taxes.

a) Explorers brought back new foods to grow.

b) Explorers brought back new types of fertilizer.

c) Explorers brought back new farming tools.

d) Explorers brought back horses to plow the fields.

a) celebrated

b) learned

c) ate

d) played

a) markets and trade routes for goods manufactured in Europe

b) a direct route to Asia

c) people to convert to Christianity

d) sources for gold, silver, and spices

a) many valuable colonies

b) the import of wool

c) new canals and highways

d) the invention of the steam engine

a) a shortcut from Europe to Asia

b) how to add triangular sails to improve their ships

c) how to make compasses with magnetic needles

d) the ancient world's knowledge of geography

a) loss of profit for the Europeans

b) death by diseases unknown before

c) enslavement of West Africans

d) conversion to Christianity

a) new inventions that made work easier

b) new ways of doing research

c) improved systems of governing

d) all of the above

a) replacement of factories with marketplaces

b) new facilities for schools, businesses, and churches

c) widespread air pollution and crowded, dirty cities

d) new building materials and architectural styles

a) a republic as the final form of government

b) the end of the class system in French society

c) no democracy, Napoleon became dictator

d) all of the above

a) to gain political power

b) to compete for new markets

c) to get raw materials

d) all of the above

a) The British Empire was so brilliant that it outshone other empires throughout the world.

b) There was always sunlight in at least one part of the empire as the earth revolved.

c) Someone was always working to conquer new lands for the British all over the world.

d) The British worked so hard to increase their holdings that they didn't get much sleep.

a) an Indian missionary who worked for the good of all people

b) founder of the Indian Association, uniting Muslims and Hindus

c) a leader who united Indians to invade British camps

d) a peaceful Indian leader who helped drive the British out of India

a) because of its size and riches

b) because of its trading posts

c) because of its beautiful countryside

d) because of its modern cities