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1

Bloody Sunday was a major turning point in Russian history that precipitated _______________.

the decline of the Romanov dynasty

the decline of democracy in Russian society

the rise of absolutism in Russian society

the defeat of the invading Nazis during World War Two

the rise of industrialization in Russian society

Explanation

Bloody Sunday took place in Russia in 1905, during the first Russian Revolution. It involved the massacre of peaceful demonstrators in St. Petersburg by forces associated with the Russian Tsar Nicholas II. It contributed to the decline of the ruling Romanov dynasty.

2

Which of these best describes the relationship between traditional elites and merchants during the early medieval period?

Elites generally viewed merchants with disdain and were reluctant to welcome them into the upper class.

Elites generally viewed merchants with disgust and believed that trade should be illegal.

Elites generally viewed merchants favorably and were eager to profit from the growth of trade.

Elites generally viewed merchants favorably and engaged in many trading ventures of their own.

None of these answers accurately describes the relationship between elites and merchants during the early medieval period.

Explanation

During the early medieval period, the upper classes of societies had generally already been established. The elites in society were the landowning classes. During this period, however, the growth of trade meant that some merchants grew immensely wealthy. The elites, in the vast majority of societies, viewed merchants disdainfully and were very reluctant to welcome merchants into the upper class.

3

Bloody Sunday was a major turning point in Russian history that precipitated _______________.

the decline of the Romanov dynasty

the decline of democracy in Russian society

the rise of absolutism in Russian society

the defeat of the invading Nazis during World War Two

the rise of industrialization in Russian society

Explanation

Bloody Sunday took place in Russia in 1905, during the first Russian Revolution. It involved the massacre of peaceful demonstrators in St. Petersburg by forces associated with the Russian Tsar Nicholas II. It contributed to the decline of the ruling Romanov dynasty.

4

Bloody Sunday was a major turning point in Russian history that precipitated _______________.

the decline of the Romanov dynasty

the decline of democracy in Russian society

the rise of absolutism in Russian society

the defeat of the invading Nazis during World War Two

the rise of industrialization in Russian society

Explanation

Bloody Sunday took place in Russia in 1905, during the first Russian Revolution. It involved the massacre of peaceful demonstrators in St. Petersburg by forces associated with the Russian Tsar Nicholas II. It contributed to the decline of the ruling Romanov dynasty.

5

The collapse of the British Empire began following what major global event?

World War I

World War II

The Crimean Conflict

The Boer War

The Revolutionary War

Explanation

Following World War I, anti-British sentiment began to grow in the colonies. Desire for self-rule and the frustration of having served a country while incurring massive casualties without thanks led colonies to rally for independence.

6

Which of these dictators was not the leader of a fascist movement?

Josef Stalin

Adolf Hitler

Benito Mussolini

Francisco Franco

All of the above were Fascist leaders

Explanation

While Mussolini, Franco, and Hitler all followed Fascist doctrines, Stalin was a follower of communism. Fascism differs in that it promotes staunch nationalism and authoritarianism whereas communism deals with common ownership of property. European Fascism, especially in Italy, was, as opposed to Communism, tied to corporate business interests.

7

Select the Russian dynasty responsible for the creation of the tsarist system.

The Ruriks

The Bagrationis

The House of Dragos

The Romanovs

The Golden Horde

Explanation

Russia’s dynastic system is quite unique among the global history of dynasties, ruling families, and other related monarchical systems. Only two dynasties have ever ruled Russia: the (now infamous and much romanticized) Romanov dynasty and the Ruriks, who ruled the country before the Romanovs’ ascendency. The historical record is a bit murky as to the truth of the Rurik dynasty’s origins but they ruled over Russia for several centuries and are credited with establishing the tsarist system of government. This tsarism was later inherited by the Romanovs, who succeeded the Ruriks in 1613 and saw fit to maintain much of the Ruriks’ authoritarian tendencies.

8

Which European conquered the Incan Empire?

Francisco Pizarro

Hernan Cortes

Juan Ponce De Leon

Christopher Columbus

Juan Vasquez de Coronado

Explanation

Francisco Pizarro conquered and colonized the nation now known as Peru (homeland of the Incan people). Cortez conquered the Aztecs of Mexico, and Ponce de Leon and Coronado are associated primarily with the Caribbean. While similar, Columbus was not a true conquistador and allegedly never saw the Incas.

9

Which of these best describes the circle of justice?

justification for authority and social responsibility in the Islamic world

a widely influential legal code established by the Byzantine Empire

a widely influential legal code established by the Umayyad Caliphate

the promise of eternal salvation for all who live according to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad

the promise of eternal salvation for all who follow the direction of the Catholic church

Explanation

The circle of justice was first developed in the Middle East during the classical era and was reinforced by the emergence of Islam in the seventh century. According to the circle of justice, a ruler owed justice to his subjects, his subjects paid taxes to the treasury, the treasury provided funding for the army, and the army protected the authority of the ruler. Collectively, it delineated the social duty and responsibility of all members of society and provided a unifying social force and justification for the rule of caliphs and emperors.

10

What was the aim of the Tea Act of 1773?

To force the colonies to buy goods only from Britain

To declare Martial Law in the Colonies

To place a tax stamp on official documents

To place a tax on sugar and molasses

Explanation

The Tea Act was meant to aide the failing East India Trading Company, which had massive overstocks of tea and other goods in London. Parliament therefore banned the sale of these goods from any other source. While this actually drove down the price of these goods in the colonies, the colonists resented the British attempting to regulate their economy in this way.

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