The Renaissance — Cumulative exam Answers

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The use of submarines during World War I resulted in

A
the sinking of passenger liners.
B
a quick end to the war.
C
the poisoning of water supplies.
D
greater support for air attacks.
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What is the best definition of realpolitik?

A
politics centered on the ideals and hope of everyday people
B
politics focused on real change through peaceful means
C
politics based on power and practical facts rather than ideals
D
politics aimed at provoking real discussion among leaders
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How did improved transportation affect farming?

A
More people farmed because they could reach distant farmlands.
B
Fewer people farmed because they could travel to other jobs.
C
More people farmed because they could transport crops easily.
D
Fewer people farmed because railways destroyed farmlands.
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The image shows the business district of Chicago in 1898.

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immigration.
B
emigration.
C
urbanization.
D
industrialization.
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The Latin American revolutions from 1804 to 1821 were

A
unsuccessful and left strong conservative governments in place.
B
unsuccessful and left strong liberal governments in place.
C
successful and had similar styles of government in the various countries.
D
successful and had different styles of government in the various countries.
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Which revolution(s) established long-lasting democratic traditions?

A
the American Revolution
B
the American and Glorious revolutions
C
the Glorious and French revolutions
D
the Glorious Revolution
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The formation of the National Assembly had what long-term effect on the Estates-General?

A
It made the Estates-General part of the National Assembly.
B
It inspired the Estates-General to push for reforms.
C
It compelled the Estates-General to continue to support the king.
D
It caused the Estates-General to cease to exist.
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What did John Winthrop do in the Americas?

A
founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony
B
founded Jamestown
C
founded New France
D
founded Delaware
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What does it mean when World War I is referred to as a "total war”?

A
Many aspects of society were obliterated during the war.
B
Everyone had to serve in the military.
C
The aim of each side was to destroy the other side completely.
D
The war efforts needed the participation of as many people as possible.
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In the 1500s, the Council of Trent was led by a group of

A
Lutheran ministers who wanted to spread their ideas.
B
Catholic cardinals who wanted to reform the Church.
C
German princes who wanted to end a peasants’ rebellion.
D
Calvinists who wanted to make laws that followed their beliefs.
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In the 1800s, Britain and the United States had laws against unionizing mainly because they believed unions

A
would cause a lot of violence.
B
would be bad for the economy.
C
would brainwash their workers.
D
would reduce the work hours.
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The most likely reason why Napoleon could be classified as an enlightened monarch was because

A
he declared himself an enlightened monarch.
B
he implemented certain enlightenment ideals.
C
the Pope blessed him as an enlightened monarch.
D
in comparison to his predecessor, he was enlightened.
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After the defeat of Russia, Japan focused on the expansion of its empire, beginning with

A
seizing Manchuria and eventually annexing it.
B
seizing the Korean peninsula and eventually annexing it.
C
seizing the Philippines as a protectorate.
D
seizing the island of Formosa as a protectorate.
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Which of the following best defines a religious heretic?

A
a Catholic priest charged with converting others to Catholicism.
B
a person who tried to convert others to his or her religion.
C
an organization that punished those who did not follow Catholicism.
D
a person who held beliefs going against the teachings of a church.
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Which were provisions of the Open Door policy? Check all that apply.All foreign countries had to pay taxes equally.Foreign countries with spheres of influence in China were exempt from taxes.Only the Chinese government could collect tariffs on trade.Countries with a sphere of influence should maintain free access to their ports.The United States would oversee the continuance of the Open Door policy.

A
All foreign countries had to pay taxes equally.
B
Foreign countries with spheres of influence in China were exempt from taxes.
C
Only the Chinese government could collect tariffs on trade.
D
Countries with a sphere of influence should maintain free access to their ports.
E
The United States would oversee the continuance of the Open Door policy.
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An important philosophical idea during the Enlightenment was that

A
the wealthy should give all of their money to the working poor.
B
monarchs should be granted a “divine right” to rule over their people.
C
the Catholic Church should exercise absolute rule over Europe.
D
ordinary people should be able to pursue greater opportunities.
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What was the main cause of the Sino-Japanese War?

A
Japan wanted to add the island of Formosa to its territory.
B
Japan and China competed for influence in Korea.
C
China’s military became a threat to Japan.
D
China closed its ports to Japan.
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Adam Smith believed the government’s role in laissez-faire capitalism was

A
to distribute wealth equally.
B
to set prices and wages.
C
to control the economy.
D
to leave the economy alone.

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