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Russia
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Spain
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Austria
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France
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A goal of which revolution(s) was the restoration of a Protestant monarch?

A
the French Revolution
B
the French and Glorious revolutions
C
the American and Glorious revolutions
D
the Glorious Revolution
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Louis XIV called himself the “Sun King” because he

A
believed he could control the weather.
B
was regarded as having a warm, friendly personality.
C
thought that, like the sun, he was at the center of the French universe.
D
frequently took long vacations on the southern coast of France.
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Read the passage from the New Testament of the Bible.Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.How does the idea found in this passage connect to Greco-Roman ideas?

A
It encourages people to pass judgment on others.
B
It encourages people to make excuses for bad behavior.
C
It emphasizes that everyone is equal under the law.
D
It supports the idea that people should use reason when passing judgment.
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Who created the concept of a social contract?

A
Thomas Hobbes
B
John Locke
C
Baron de Montesquieu
D
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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In what way was the feudal system like the Roman Empire?

A
Both were based on cooperation between rich and poor.
B
Both emphasized education for all.
C
Both centralized the European government.
D
Both provided structure to people’s lives.
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Which statement most accurately describes the main difference between the Southern and New England colonies?

A
The Southern colonies were founded for farming, while the New England colonies were founded for manufacturing and commerce.
B
The Southern colonies had elected governors, while the New England governors were appointed by the British.
C
The Southern colonies were founded mainly by Puritans, while the New England colonies were founded by those who disagreed with Puritan rule.
D
The Southern colonies were founded by people seeking profit, while the New England colonies were founded by people seeking religious freedom.
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Which answer best describes the effects of the slave trade on the African people?

A
The population declined as a result of forceful removal from the continent and being killed in war.
B
The slave trade led to raids by Europeans to capture African people and transport them to the New World.
C
They shifted commercially away from agriculture to the trade of manufactured goods.
D
Their population declined because few Africans in child-bearing years remained on the continent.
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Which describes tenant farmers?

A
They farm and live on the same land.
B
They rent land to other farmers to use.
C
They live in cities and work in rural areas.
D
They farm land owned by someone else.
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The graph shows the spread of railways in the 1800s.

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A
Until 1900, Germany had significantly fewer rail lines than Russia.
B
Germany could not afford to build as many rail lines as the United States.
C
By 1880, Germany had more rail lines than Great Britain and Russia.
D
Germany’s economy did not require as many rail lines as Great Britain.
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What did Oliver Cromwell do after he became Lord Protector?

A
He freed Charles I from prison.
B
He abandoned the Puritan religion.
C
He called for the opening of theaters and pubs.
D
He ruled as a military dictator.
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During the early part of the Industrial Revolution, factory managers were

A
often strict but generally fair to workers.
B
always hard working and uncomplaining.
C
frequently untrained and undisciplined.
D
generally harsh and abusive to workers.
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What caused the Revolutions of 1848 in Europe? Check all that apply.

A
Citizens wanted an end to foreign rule.
B
Conservatives wanted stronger monarchs.
C
Working people wanted social relief.
D
Middle classes wanted more political power.
E
Liberals wanted to remove all monarchs.
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The map shows the Iberian Peninsula in 1300.

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A
Granada was the strongest of the Iberian kingdoms.
B
the Iberian Peninsula was divided among numerous kingdoms.
C
Navarre was larger and more prosperous than Portugal.
D
Spain was poised to become a powerful kingdom.
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Jesus of Nazareth eventually became known as Jesus Christ. Christ comes from the Greek word for

A
"beloved."
B
"godlike."
C
"king."
D
"anointed."
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What brought an end to Islam’s Golden Age?

A
Muhammad’s death
B
Justinian’s rule
C
the Umayyad Dynasty
D
the Mongol invasion
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Which group established Great Zimbabwe?

A
Arab
B
Zapotec
C
Shona
D
Swahili
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How did Napoleon help to restore the Catholic Church in France?

A
He permitted the Pope to nominate individuals for the role of bishops.
B
He allowed an exemption from paying any taxes for all Catholics.
C
He declared that only Catholics could serve in the French government.
D
He formally recognized the majority of France’s population was Catholic.
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The samurai code of honor, bushido, valued what characteristic above all else?

A
bravery
B
persistence
C
loyalty
D
respect
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One effect of the Crusades was that the Catholic Church

A
lost its power and authority.
B
called for an end to violence.
C
grew in wealth and influence.
D
lost most of its wealth.

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