Beginning in the 7th century, some of the most important muslim trade routes led from east africa to the middle east, and were used mainly to transport
a) dyes.
b) marble.
c) slaves.
d) spices.
22)
which of these historical figures had the greatest impact on the culture and religion of china?
a) buddha
b) xerxes
c) julius caesar
d) alexander the great
23)
which statement best describes the role of the japanese emperor in the tokugawa period?
a) he was an enlightened despot
b) he was a symbolic figure only
c) his power was limited by a constitution
d) his power was believed to be backed by allah
24)
toussaint l'ouverture was the leader of a revolution that took place in what is now
a) colombia.
b) cuba.
c) haiti.
d) mexico.
25)
which of these played the least influential role as a long-term cause of world war i?
a) colonial disputes
b) religious differences
c) the drive for naval superiority
d) ethnic tensions within the austria empire
26)
latin american revolutions during the early nineteenth century were most likely inspired by the french revolution and the
a) cuban revolution.
b) russian revolution.
c) american revolution.
d) west indies revolution.
27)

using the image and your knowledge, which answer does not explain a factor as to why the industrial revolution began in great britain?
a) low population density
b) abundance of coal and iron mines
c) port cities and access to foreign resources
d) rivers and canals that connect to the coastlines
28)
which of these best describes the initial reaction of the catholic church to the knowledge developed during scientific revolution?
a) evolution should not be taught.
b) scientists should not question the word of god.
c) the theories back up the teachings of the bible.
d) faith no longer has a place in scientific study.
29)
which is the main reason why king henry viii broke away from the catholic church and started the church of england?
a) he protested the selling of indulgences.
b) he wanted to prove to the pope that he was the most powerful man in europe.
c) his wife did not have a son and the pope would not allow him to end his marriage.
d) his argument with the pope about moving the center of the catholic church to london.
30)
one similarity between the five pillars of islam and the ten commandments is that both
a) support a belief in reincarnation.
b) promote learning as a means to salvation.
c) encourage the use of statues to symbolize god.
d) provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior.
31)
although napoleon crowned himself emperor, he was generally welcomed as a leader by the people of france because he offered
a) anarchy.
b) resolution.
c) stability.
d) territory.
32)
the columbian exchange was
a) the first great banking and trading house in south america.
b) the exchange of precious metals between the old and new worlds.
c) the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the old and new worlds.
d) the movement of the army of simon bolivar across gran columbia.
33)
which of these was a technological innovation in warfare in world war i?
a) atomic bomb
b) cluster bomb
c) aerial warfare
d) air to air missiles
34)
the leading factor in the european colonization of asia between 1500 and 1800 was the desire
a) to spread christianity.
b) to dominate and control trade.
c) to modernize the cultures of asia.
d) to import asian slaves to work in western colonies.
35)
geography and harsh weather played a major role in napoleon's defeat during his invasion of
a) russia.
b) hungary.
c) germany.
d) great britain.
36)
which european philosopher believed that the purpose of government is to protect natural rights?
a) john locke
b) adam smith
c) baron de montesquieu
d) jean-jacques rousseau
37)
the term heliocentrism refers to which belief?
a) some elements are lighter than air.
b) the sun is at the center of the universe.
c) human life was created by a higher power.
d) the earth is the only planet containing life.
38)
the "middle passage" referred to
a) the creation of the panama canal in central america.
b) the transportation of slaves from africa to the new world.
c) lewis and clark's expedition into the louisiana territory.
d) the best route over the rocky mountains to get to california.
39)
what was the counter reformation?
a) a reform movement within the lutheran church following the catholic reformation
b) a reform movement within the catholic church following the protestant reformation
c) a reform movement that favored the sale of indulgences and permission for priests to marry
d) a reform movement that began in germany after martin luther nailed his “95 theses” to the church door in wittenberg
40)
when world war i began, the official united states policy was
a) to enter on the side of the allied powers.
b) to enter on the side of the central powers.
c) to remain militarily and politically neutral.
d) to support the central powers by providing war materials.