Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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This is an image of the conquistadors.

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A
the conquistadors were men doing God’s work.
B
the conquistadors were aggressive men.
C
they were thanking God for helping them meet new friends.
D
they were praying to the false god of gold.
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Under Akbar, the Mughal Empire supported

A
Hindus and Christians.
B
Hindus and Sikhs.
C
Muslims and Buddhists.
D
Muslims and Christians.
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Which correctly describes the Ten Commandments?

A
The Ten Commandments are written laws.
B
The Ten Commandments focus only on how people should worship God.
C
The Ten Commandments contain only advice about personal relationships.
D
The Ten Commandments are laws handed down by oral tradition.
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In Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes uses the story of a man who dresses as a knight to explore

A
military strength.
B
government corruption.
C
human nature.
D
human suffering.
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Why was the 1469 marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella important?

A
It marked the end of warfare in Spain.
B
It resulted in an era of religious tolerance in Spain.
C
It united two kingdoms and laid the foundation for modern Spain.
D
It forced Spaniards to give up any ideas of founding colonies.
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Following the Enlightenment, many Europeans began to

A
support the ideas of “divine right” and absolute rule.
B
believe people could improve their government.
C
worry that monarchs would always be in power.
D
fear that all government would be abolished.
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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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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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During the Renaissance, applying humanist ideas to government meant that people began to

A
support government more.
B
support government less.
C
debate about government.
D
hold elections for government.
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Which statement most accurately answers why the Europeans in the Caribbean felt the need to bring in enslaved Africans as laborers?

A
Europeans grew crops like coffee and sugar that could yield a high profit, but required many laborers.
B
The Europeans’ labor-intensive crops required laborers that already understood how to work with coffee and sugar.
C
Disease had decimated the Indigenous population, and the Caribbean plantations required more workers to perform hard labor.
D
Disease had physically weakened the Indigenous workers, and the Caribbean plantations required stronger laborers.
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With roots in Judeo-Christian principles, the Golden Rule states, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”Which of these statements is most like the Golden Rule?

A
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
B
Do not hurt others in ways you would find hurtful.
C
Do not make promises you cannot keep.
D
It is better to amass riches so you can then help people.
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Which is the best illustration of a figurehead?

A
a ruler whom everyone looks up to for his wisdom
B
a ruler whose associates make all the decisions for him
C
a ruler who is showy and trendsetting
D
a ruler who allows his affiliates to offer advice and guidance
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During the Hundred Years’ War, monarchies fought over a throne and

A
labor shortages.
B
control of peasants.
C
food shortages.
D
control of territory.
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In what way did industrialization affect the working class?

A
They improved their standard of living.
B
They fell far below other classes.
C
They became more successful.
D
They were absorbed into the middle class.
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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 statement best supports the idea that the Mughal Empire promoted religious tolerance?

A
The Empire actively supported Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims in one culture.
B
The Empire joined Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims to fight for their freedoms.
C
The Empire united Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims in one religion.
D
The Empire encouraged Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims to be more diverse.
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What was one significant indication that the European feudal system was effective?

A
Similar systems developed in China and Japan.
B
European peasants voted to keep the system in place.
C
Invaders did not manage to attack Europe.
D
The system put an end to the Roman Empire.

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