QUESTION 1Where did Karl Marx predict a revolution of the proletariat would occur first? A. industrial Europe B. independent Latin America C. colonial Africa D. agricultural Russia1 points QUESTION 2Source: Bentley and Ziegler, Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past, McGraw-Hill, 2003 (adapted)Which concept is most closely associated with the pattern of population distribution in England shown on this map? A. urbanization B. colonization C. collectivization D. globalization1 points QUESTION 3What was one result of the European Commercial Revolution? A. a decline in the spice trade B. the destruction of the papacy C. the development of capitalism D. an increased reliance on bartering1 points QUESTION 4Which leader based his rule on the ideas of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels? A. Neville Chamberlain B. Vladimir Lenin C. Adolf Hitler D. Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek)1 points QUESTION 5Base your answer to the question using the 19th century song lyrics below and on your knowledge of social studies.. . . What has poor Ireland done, mother, —What has poor Ireland done,That the world looks on, and sees us starve,Perishing one by one?Do the men of England care not, mother, —The great men and the high, —For the suffering sons of Erin’s isle,Whether they live or die? . . . — A. M. Edmond,“Give Me Three Grains of Corn, Mother”Which event is most closely associated with the conditions described in these lyrics? A. civil war B. famine C. Glorious Revolution D. independence from Great Britain1 points QUESTION 6Which idea is most closely associated with laissezfaire economics? A. communes B. trade unionism C. subsistence agriculture D. free trade1 points QUESTION 7Laissez-faire economists of the 19th century argued that A. the government should regulate the economy and foreign trade B. individuals should be allowed to pursue their self-interest in a free market C. governments should develop a state-run banking system to prevent instability D. anarchy would result if universal male suffrage was granted1 points QUESTION 8A major reason the Industrial Revolution began in England was that England possessed A. a smooth coastline B. abundant coal and iron resources C. many waterfalls D. numerous mountain ranges1 points QUESTION 9Source: Beers, World History: Patterns of Civilization, 1983Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the map? A. England’s natural resources led to the growth of industrial cities. B. In 1830, England had an unfavorable balance of trade. C. Great Britain’s prosperity unified the people. D. People emigrated from Great Britain because of pollution.1 points QUESTION 10The belief that workers of the world would unite to overthrow their oppressors is central to A. Social Darwinism B. Marxism C. conservatism D. laissez-faire capitalism1 points QUESTION 11The breakdown of traditions, increased levels of pollution, and the expansion of slums are negative aspects of A. militarism B. collectivization C. pogroms D. urbanization1 points QUESTION 12“. . . A place more destitute of all interesting objects than Manchester, it is not easy to conceive. In size and population it is the second city in the kingdom, containing above fourscore thousand [80,000] inhabitants. Imagine this multitude crowded together in narrow streets, the houses all built of brick and blackened with smoke; frequent buildings among them as large as convents, without their antiquity, without their beauty, without their holiness; where you hear from within, as you pass along, the everlasting din of machinery; and where when the bell rings it is to call wretches to their work instead of theirprayers, . . . ” — Robert J. Southey, Letters from England, 1807The conditions described in this passage occurred during the A. Age of Discovery B. Renaissance C. Industrial Revolution D. Green Revolution1 points QUESTION 13What was the primary reason that large numbers of people left Ireland in the 1840s and 1850s? A. The people faced mass starvation. B. A political revolution had started. C. A smallpox epidemic broke out in the country. D. The people sought better educational opportunities.1 points QUESTION 14In The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels expressed the idea that A. religion should be the most important factor in society B. power should be determined by a person’s wealth C. profits from work should belong to the workers D. supply and demand should control prices1 points QUESTION 15What was an immediate result of the mass starvation in Ireland in the late 1840s? A. expansion of the Green Revolution to Ireland B. acceptance of British rule by the Irish C. migration of many Irish to other countries D. creation of a mixed economy in Ireland
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QUESTION 1Where did Karl Marx predict a revolution of the proletariat would occur first? A. industrial Europe B. independent Latin America C. colonial Africa D. agricultural Russia1 points QUESTION 2Source: Bentley and Ziegler, Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past, McGraw-Hill, 2003 (adapted)Which concept is most closely associated with the pattern of population distribution in England shown on this map? A. urbanization B. colonization C. collectivization D. globalization1 points QUESTION 3What was one result of the European Commercial Revolution? A. a decline in the spice trade B. the destruction of the papacy C. the development of capitalism D. an increased reliance on bartering1 points QUESTION 4Which leader based his rule on the ideas of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels? A. Neville Chamberlain B. Vladimir Lenin C. Adolf Hitler D. Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek)1 points QUESTION 5Base your answer to the question using the 19th century song lyrics below and on your knowledge of social studies.. . . What has poor Ireland done, mother, —What has poor Ireland done,That the world looks on, and sees us starve,Perishing one by one?Do the men of England care not, mother, —The great men and the high, —For the suffering sons of Erin’s isle,Whether they live or die? . . . — A. M. Edmond,“Give Me Three Grains of Corn, Mother”Which event is most closely associated with the conditions described in these lyrics? A. civil war B. famine C. Glorious Revolution D. independence from Great Britain1 points QUESTION 6Which idea is most closely associated with laissezfaire economics? A. communes B. trade unionism C. subsistence agriculture D. free trade1 points QUESTION 7Laissez-faire economists of the 19th century argued that A. the government should regulate the economy and foreign trade B. individuals should be allowed to pursue their self-interest in a free market C. governments should develop a state-run banking system to prevent instability D. anarchy would result if universal male suffrage was granted1 points QUESTION 8A major reason the Industrial Revolution began in England was that England possessed A. a smooth coastline B. abundant coal and iron resources C. many waterfalls D. numerous mountain ranges1 points QUESTION 9Source: Beers, World History: Patterns of Civilization, 1983Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the map? A. England’s natural resources led to the growth of industrial cities. B. In 1830, England had an unfavorable balance of trade. C. Great Britain’s prosperity unified the people. D. People emigrated from Great Britain because of pollution.1 points QUESTION 10The belief that workers of the world would unite to overthrow their oppressors is central to A. Social Darwinism B. Marxism C. conservatism D. laissez-faire capitalism1 points QUESTION 11The breakdown of traditions, increased levels of pollution, and the expansion of slums are negative aspects of A. militarism B. collectivization C. pogroms D. urbanization1 points QUESTION 12“. . . A place more destitute of all interesting objects than Manchester, it is not easy to conceive. In size and population it is the second city in the kingdom, containing above fourscore thousand [80,000] inhabitants. Imagine this multitude crowded together in narrow streets, the houses all built of brick and blackened with smoke; frequent buildings among them as large as convents, without their antiquity, without their beauty, without their holiness; where you hear from within, as you pass along, the everlasting din of machinery; and where when the bell rings it is to call wretches to their work instead of theirprayers, . . . ” — Robert J. Southey, Letters from England, 1807The conditions described in this passage occurred during the A. Age of Discovery B. Renaissance C. Industrial Revolution D. Green Revolution1 points QUESTION 13What was the primary reason that large numbers of people left Ireland in the 1840s and 1850s? A. The people faced mass starvation. B. A political revolution had started. C. A smallpox epidemic broke out in the country. D. The people sought better educational opportunities.1 points QUESTION 14In The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels expressed the idea that A. religion should be the most important factor in society B. power should be determined by a person’s wealth C. profits from work should belong to the workers D. supply and demand should control prices1 points QUESTION 15What was an immediate result of the mass starvation in Ireland in the late 1840s? A. expansion of the Green Revolution to Ireland B. acceptance of British rule by the Irish C. migration of many Irish to other countries D. creation of a mixed economy in Ireland
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QUESTION 1: The correct answer is A. Karl Marx predicted a revolution of the proletariat would occur first in industrial Europe.
QUESTION 2: The correct answer is A. The concept most closely associated with the pattern of population distribution in England shown on the map is urbanization.
QUESTION 3: The correct answer is C. One result of the European Commercial Revolution was the development of capitalism.
QUESTION 4: The correct answer is B. Vladimir Lenin based his rule on the ideas of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
QUESTION 5: The correct answer is B. The event most closely associated with the conditions described in these lyrics is famine.
QUESTION 6: The correct answer is D. The idea most closely associated with laissez-faire economics is free trade.
QUESTION 7: The correct answer is B. Laissez-faire economists of the 19th century argued that individuals should be allowed to pursue their self-interest in a free market.
QUESTION 8: The correct answer is B. A major reason the Industrial Revolution began in England was that England possessed abundant coal and iron resources.
QUESTION 9: The correct answer is A. The conclusion best supported by the information on the map is that England’s natural resources led to the growth of industrial cities.
QUESTION 10: The correct answer is B. The belief that workers of the world would unite to overthrow their oppressors is central to Marxism.
QUESTION 11: The correct answer is D. The breakdown of traditions, increased levels of pollution, and the expansion of slums are negative aspects of urbanization.
QUESTION 12: The correct answer is C. The conditions described in this passage occurred during the Industrial Revolution.
QUESTION 13: The correct answer is A. The primary reason that large numbers of people left Ireland in the 1840s and 1850s was that the people faced mass starvation.
QUESTION 14: The correct answer is C. In The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels expressed the idea that profits from work should belong to the workers.
QUESTION 15: The correct answer is C. An immediate result of the mass starvation in Ireland in the late 1840s was the migration of many Irish to other countries.
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