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Unit 5 Review1750 CE—1914 CE
1. Which of the following statements concerning the political philosophy of the Enlightenment is most accurate?A. Enlightenment philosophies were creatures of the monarchs who
were their patrons and supported the powers of the kings.B. Although the Enlightenment philosophers were generally opposed
to the authority of the church, they argued that only monarchy could insure stability for the masses.
C. Enlightenment thinkers challenged regimes that did not grant full religious freedom or that insisted on aristocratic privilege.
D. Enlightenment intellectuals were the firmest supporters of the church left in European culture.
E. Enlightenment philosophers withdrew from society and politics and adopted a policy of non-intervention in religious matters.
1. Which of the following statements concerning the political philosophy of the Enlightenment is most accurate?A. Enlightenment philosophies were creatures of the monarchs who
were their patrons and supported the powers of the kings.B. Although the Enlightenment philosophers were generally opposed
to the authority of the church, they argued that only monarchy could insure stability for the masses.
C. Enlightenment thinkers challenged regimes that did not grant full religious freedom or that insisted on aristocratic privilege.
D. Enlightenment intellectuals were the firmest supporters of the church left in European culture.
E. Enlightenment philosophers withdrew from society and politics and adopted a policy of non-intervention in religious matters.
2. Above all, population pressure in the 18th centuryA. led to wholesale replacement of officeholders
among the elite.B. drove many people into the working-class
proletariat.C. led the business classes to reduce the number
of children in their families.D. caused the middle classes to reduce risk-taking.E. kept many people trapped as agricultural serfs.
2. Above all, population pressure in the 18th centuryA. led to wholesale replacement of officeholders
among the elite.B. drove many people into the working-class
proletariat.C. led the business classes to reduce the number
of children in their families.D. caused the middle classes to reduce risk-taking.E. kept many people trapped as agricultural serfs.
3. In what year did the American colonies set up a new constitutional structure based on Enlightenment principles?A. 1776B. 1781C. 1783D. 1789E. 1795
3. In what year did the American colonies set up a new constitutional structure based on Enlightenment principles?A. 1776B. 1781C. 1783D. 1789E. 1795
4. Which of the following was NOT a cause of the French Revolution?A. Enlightenment thinkers urging the need to limit
the powers of the Catholic church and the aristocracy
B. The church seeking greater power over the royal government
C. The middle-class demand for greater political representation
D. The peasant desire for freedom from manorialismE. Financial problems of the French government
4. Which of the following was NOT a cause of the French Revolution?A. Enlightenment thinkers urging the need to limit
the powers of the Catholic church and the aristocracy
B. The church seeking greater power over the royal government
C. The middle-class demand for greater political representation
D. The peasant desire for freedom from manorialismE. Financial problems of the French government
5. On July 14 in the first year of the French Revolution, the storming of what political prison provided a revolutionary symbol?A. TuileriesB. Place des VosgesC. MontparnasseD. BastilleE. Versailles
5. On July 14 in the first year of the French Revolution, the storming of what political prison provided a revolutionary symbol?A. TuileriesB. Place des VosgesC. MontparnasseD. BastilleE. Versailles
6. The radical phase of the French Revolution led to all of the following EXCEPT theA. execution of the king.B. introduction of the metric system of weights
and measures.C. extension of the revolution to warfare in the
Low Countries, Italy, and Germany.D. full-scale attack on private property.E. Reign of Terror
6. The radical phase of the French Revolution led to all of the following EXCEPT theA. execution of the king.B. introduction of the metric system of weights
and measures.C. extension of the revolution to warfare in the
Low Countries, Italy, and Germany.D. full-scale attack on private property.E. Reign of Terror
7. Which of the following statements concerning the peace conference at Vienna following the fall of France is most accurate?A. The allies intended to punish France severely in order to
make certain that no further revolution was possible.B. Territorial adjustments reached at Vienna kept Europe fairly
stable for almost half a century.C. Successful restoration of conservative monarchies and
promotion of internal peace was achieved for a century.D. Poland emerged as one of the winners in the territorial
realignments that followed the wars.E. The Congress of Vienna ushered in a new era of liberalism
that lasted for over a hundred years.
7. Which of the following statements concerning the peace conference at Vienna following the fall of France is most accurate?A. The allies intended to punish France severely in order to
make certain that no further revolution was possible.B. Territorial adjustments reached at Vienna kept Europe fairly
stable for almost half a century.C. Successful restoration of conservative monarchies and
promotion of internal peace was achieved for a century.D. Poland emerged as one of the winners in the territorial
realignments that followed the wars.E. The Congress of Vienna ushered in a new era of liberalism
that lasted for over a hundred years.
8. Which 19th-century European political group listed below would espouse the following statement? “As long as property is controlled by private individuals, inequality will exist. It is the role of the state to manage property for the benefit of all citizens.”A. RadicalsB. SocialistsC. LiberalsD. ConservativesE. Military leaders
8. Which 19th-century European political group listed below would espouse the following statement? “As long as property is controlled by private individuals, inequality will exist. It is the role of the state to manage property for the benefit of all citizens.”A. RadicalsB. SocialistsC. LiberalsD. ConservativesE. Military leaders
9. After industrialization in 19th century Europe, a demographic transition occurred which led to a new system that promoted stable population levels throughA. government-sponsored family planning.B. legal sanctions against illegitimate births.C. low birth and death ratesD. increased mortality due to industrial accidents
and environmental pollution.E. increased mortality due to disease.
9. After industrialization in 19th century Europe, a demographic transition occurred which led to a new system that promoted stable population levels throughA. government-sponsored family planning.B. legal sanctions against illegitimate births.C. low birth and death ratesD. increased mortality due to industrial accidents
and environmental pollution.E. increased mortality due to disease.
10. Which of the following statements could NOT be attributed to the political philosophy of Karl Marx?A. Earlier socialist theories based on utopian schemes were
silly and unrealistic.B. In the aftermath of the victory of the proletariat, the
state would emerge permanently as a powerful dictatorship.
C. History was shaped by the available means of production and who controlled them.
D. Revolution of the proletariat against the bourgeoisie was inevitable.
E. In the final historical phase, the state would wither away.
10. Which of the following statements could NOT be attributed to the political philosophy of Karl Marx?A. Earlier socialist theories based on utopian schemes were
silly and unrealistic.B. In the aftermath of the victory of the proletariat, the
state would emerge permanently as a powerful dictatorship.
C. History was shaped by the available means of production and who controlled them.
D. Revolution of the proletariat against the bourgeoisie was inevitable.
E. In the final historical phase, the state would wither away.
11. Britain’s Australian colonies originated in 1788 asA. mining expeditions.B. plantation and ranching settlements.C. penal settlements.D. fortified trading ports.E. military bases.
11. Britain’s Australian colonies originated in 1788 asA. mining expeditions.B. plantation and ranching settlements.C. penal settlements.D. fortified trading ports.E. military bases.
12. British settlers in New Zealand encountered and eventually defeated which native group?A. AboriginesB. DravidiansC. MaorisD. TainoE. Dorians
12. British settlers in New Zealand encountered and eventually defeated which native group?A. AboriginesB. DravidiansC. MaorisD. TainoE. Dorians
13. Which of the following was NOT an aspect of imperialism in the period following European industrialization?A. The search for markets for European manufactured
productsB. The absence of Christian missionsC. The establishment of European colonies in the
interior of Africa and AsiaD. The search for raw materials to feed the machines of
EuropeE. The need to find profitable investments for excess
capital
13. Which of the following was NOT an aspect of imperialism in the period following European industrialization?A. The search for markets for European manufactured
productsB. The absence of Christian missionsC. The establishment of European colonies in the
interior of Africa and AsiaD. The search for raw materials to feed the machines of
EuropeE. The need to find profitable investments for excess
capital
14. How were 18th-century land empires in Asia accumulated?A. By direct government interventionB. By the policy of the directors of the Dutch and British
East India companies acting under the direction of their governments
C. By the initiative of overseas agents of the Dutch and British East India companies acting in the absence of instructions from the company directors
D. No 18th-century territorial acquisitions were made.E. By insubordinate military leaders
14. How were 18th-century land empires in Asia accumulated?A. By direct government interventionB. By the policy of the directors of the Dutch and British
East India companies acting under the direction of their governments
C. By the initiative of overseas agents of the Dutch and British East India companies acting in the absence of instructions from the company directors
D. No 18th-century territorial acquisitions were made.E. By insubordinate military leaders
15. The territories controlled by the British East India Company expanded concurrently with the collapse of theA. Safavid dominions.B. Mughal empire.C. Mauryan territories.D. Raj.E. Maghreb.
15. The territories controlled by the British East India Company expanded concurrently with the collapse of theA. Safavid dominions.B. Mughal empire.C. Mauryan territories.D. Raj.E. Maghreb.
16. Which of the following was NOT a handicap faced by the Indian princes in defending their kingdoms from the British?A. The lack of a sense of national identity in IndiaB. The willingness of Indians to serve in the British
armiesC. The continued warfare among the Indian
princesD. The success of the British in winning many
converts to ChristianityE. Strength of the British military
16. Which of the following was NOT a handicap faced by the Indian princes in defending their kingdoms from the British?A. The lack of a sense of national identity in IndiaB. The willingness of Indians to serve in the British
armiesC. The continued warfare among the Indian
princesD. The success of the British in winning many
converts to ChristianityE. Strength of the British military
17. All of the following were reasons why India became the pivot of the great British Empire EXCEPTA. the size of the Indian land army.B. the utility of Indian ports in maintaining British
sea power.C. the residence of more white settlers than any
other British colony.D. the existence of raw materials useful to the
British industries.E. British interest in global trade.
17. All of the following were reasons why India became the pivot of the great British Empire EXCEPTA. the size of the Indian land army.B. the utility of Indian ports in maintaining British
sea power.C. the residence of more white settlers than any
other British colony.D. the existence of raw materials useful to the
British industries.E. British interest in global trade.
18. Jeremy Bentham and James Mill were leaders of what philosophical movement that supported social reform in the colonies?A. SophismB. Social GospelC. Social DarwinismD. PragmatismE. Utilitarianism
18. Jeremy Bentham and James Mill were leaders of what philosophical movement that supported social reform in the colonies?A. SophismB. Social GospelC. Social DarwinismD. PragmatismE. Utilitarianism
19. In the first half of the 19th century, what European nation dominated overseas trade and empire building?A. HollandB. PortugalC. BritainD. GermanyE. Spain
19. In the first half of the 19th century, what European nation dominated overseas trade and empire building?A. HollandB. PortugalC. BritainD. GermanyE. Spain
20. Which of the following nations did NOT enter the competitive race for colonial empire and industrial supremacy after 1870?A. GermanyB. BelgiumC. SpainD. The United StatesE. Italy
20. Which of the following nations did NOT enter the competitive race for colonial empire and industrial supremacy after 1870?A. GermanyB. BelgiumC. SpainD. The United StatesE. Italy
21. Which of the following statements is most accurate?A. Quarrels over the division of the colonial spoils were
used to justify the arms buildup and general militarism.B. European nations cooperated to defeat the outmanned
armies of African nations.C. European nations rapidly came to agreements over the
territorial division of colonial holdings.D. The League of Nations supervised the construction of
European colonial empires.E. Colonial disputes were usually referred to the World
Court located at the Hague.
21. Which of the following statements is most accurate?A. Quarrels over the division of the colonial spoils were
used to justify the arms buildup and general militarism.B. European nations cooperated to defeat the outmanned
armies of African nations.C. European nations rapidly came to agreements over the
territorial division of colonial holdings.D. The League of Nations supervised the construction of
European colonial empires.E. Colonial disputes were usually referred to the World
Court located at the Hague.
22. By 1914 all of Africa had fallen to European colonialists EXCEPTA. Libya.B. Algeria.C. Egypt.D. Ethiopia.E. South Africa.
22. By 1914 all of Africa had fallen to European colonialists EXCEPTA. Libya.B. Algeria.C. Egypt.D. Ethiopia.E. South Africa.
23. Which of the following was a republic founded by the Boers in the 1850s?A. LiberiaB. RhodesiaC. NatalD. SenegalE. Transvaal
23. Which of the following was a republic founded by the Boers in the 1850s?A. LiberiaB. RhodesiaC. NatalD. SenegalE. Transvaal
24. Hawaii was effectively opened to the West through the voyages ofA. Magellan.B. Captain James Cook.C. Henry Hudson.D. Admiral Farragut.E. Francis Drake.
24. Hawaii was effectively opened to the West through the voyages ofA. Magellan.B. Captain James Cook.C. Henry Hudson.D. Admiral Farragut.E. Francis Drake.
25. In what way was Latin America different from the other regions that remained outside the direct control of Western imperialism?A. Latin America had no economic relationship with the
West.B. During the century of imperialism, Latin America cast off
previous colonial controls through revolution.C. Unlike the others, Latin America had no previous political
relationship to the West.D. The ideals of the Enlightenment had little or no impact on
Latin America.E. It achieved rapid industrialization through the use of
capital from the United States.
25. In what way was Latin America different from the other regions that remained outside the direct control of Western imperialism?A. Latin America had no economic relationship with the
West.B. During the century of imperialism, Latin America cast off
previous colonial controls through revolution.C. Unlike the others, Latin America had no previous political
relationship to the West.D. The ideals of the Enlightenment had little or no impact on
Latin America.E. It achieved rapid industrialization through the use of
capital from the United States.
26. What event in 19th-century Europe precipitated the movements for independence in Latin America?A. The forced abdication of the royal family of Spain
during the Napoleonic warsB. The conquest of the Mughal empire by the
PortugueseC. Spain’s loss of colonial territories to the British
during the War of Jenkins’ EarD. The Seven Years War and is aftermathE. Beheading of Louis XVI during the French Revolution
26. What event in 19th-century Europe precipitated the movements for independence in Latin America?A. The forced abdication of the royal family of Spain
during the Napoleonic warsB. The conquest of the Mughal empire by the
PortugueseC. Spain’s loss of colonial territories to the British
during the War of Jenkins’ EarD. The Seven Years War and is aftermathE. Beheading of Louis XVI during the French Revolution
27. Who initiated the movement for independence in Mexico by calling on the mestizos and Indians to rebel in 1810?A. Toussaint L’OuvertureB. Father Miguel de HidalgoC. Simon BolivarD. Agustin de IturbideE. Jose Maria Morelos
27. Who initiated the movement for independence in Mexico by calling on the mestizos and Indians to rebel in 1810?A. Toussaint L’OuvertureB. Father Miguel de HidalgoC. Simon BolivarD. Agustin de IturbideE. Jose Maria Morelos
28. Simon Bolivar was responsible for the independence movement inA. Argentina.B. Mexico.C. northern South America.D. Guatemala.E. Panama.
28. Simon Bolivar was responsible for the independence movement inA. Argentina.B. Mexico.C. northern South America.D. Guatemala.E. Panama.
29. In what way was the experience of the Napoleonic wars different for Portugal than for Spain?A. Portugal was allied with the French emperor.B. The French attempted to invade Portugal, but failed.C. The entire royal family fled from the French to Brazil
and established their capital there.D. Following the defeat of the Portuguese, the French
took over the colonial administration of Brazil.E. The Portuguese were assisted by Britain unlike the
Spanish.
29. In what way was the experience of the Napoleonic wars different for Portugal than for Spain?A. Portugal was allied with the French emperor.B. The French attempted to invade Portugal, but failed.C. The entire royal family fled from the French to Brazil
and established their capital there.D. Following the defeat of the Portuguese, the French
took over the colonial administration of Brazil.E. The Portuguese were assisted by Britain unlike the
Spanish.
30. How was Brazilian independence achieved?A. Through a rebellion led by the creole eliteB. Through a slave rebellion on the model of HaitiC. Because the French freed the colony
unilaterallyD. Pedro, the prince regent of Brazil, declared
independenceE. By an act of the Portuguese parliament
30. How was Brazilian independence achieved?A. Through a rebellion led by the creole eliteB. Through a slave rebellion on the model of HaitiC. Because the French freed the colony
unilaterallyD. Pedro, the prince regent of Brazil, declared
independenceE. By an act of the Portuguese parliament
31. Which of the following statements concerning the political organization of Latin America to 1850 is most accurate?A. Most of Latin America was divided up into consolidated
units that mirrored the colonial vice royalties.B. The excellent colonial road system enabled the creation of
larger states after independence.C. Permanent consolidation and union was more typical of
Central America and southern South America than elsewhere.
D. Most attempts at consolidation and union had failed.E. Traditional tribal boundaries formed the basis for new
nation-states.
31. Which of the following statements concerning the political organization of Latin America to 1850 is most accurate?A. Most of Latin America was divided up into consolidated
units that mirrored the colonial vice royalties.B. The excellent colonial road system enabled the creation of
larger states after independence.C. Permanent consolidation and union was more typical of
Central America and southern South America than elsewhere.
D. Most attempts at consolidation and union had failed.E. Traditional tribal boundaries formed the basis for new
nation-states.
32. The United States expressed its attitude toward Latin American independence in 1823 with the issuance of theA. Articles of Confederation.B. Southwest Ordinance.C. Canning Treaty.D. Monroe Doctrine.E. Adams-Onis Treaty.
32. The United States expressed its attitude toward Latin American independence in 1823 with the issuance of theA. Articles of Confederation.B. Southwest Ordinance.C. Canning Treaty.D. Monroe Doctrine.E. Adams-Onis Treaty.
33. Which of the following factors did NOT account for the economic stagnation in Latin America from 1820 to 1850?A. Slow recovery of the mining sector after wars of
independenceB. Lack of a transportation network and port
facilitiesC. Lack of capital for investment in industryD. Absence of foreign markets for raw materialsE. A rural and industrial unskilled labor force
33. Which of the following factors did NOT account for the economic stagnation in Latin America from 1820 to 1850?A. Slow recovery of the mining sector after wars of
independenceB. Lack of a transportation network and port
facilitiesC. Lack of capital for investment in industryD. Absence of foreign markets for raw materialsE. A rural and industrial unskilled labor force
34. Which of the following nations intervened militarily in Mexican politics between 1862 and 1865?A. GermanyB. United StatesC. BritainD. SpainE. France
34. Which of the following nations intervened militarily in Mexican politics between 1862 and 1865?A. GermanyB. United StatesC. BritainD. SpainE. France
35. “Manifest Destiny” referred toA. the inevitability of a democratic republic in Mexico.B. the economic dominance of Britain in Latin America.C. the imposition of French government in Mexico
during the reign of Napoleon III.D. the belief that the United States was destined to
rule the North American continent from coast to coast.
E. the domination by Spanish colonists of the native peoples of the Americas.
35. “Manifest Destiny” referred toA. the inevitability of a democratic republic in Mexico.B. the economic dominance of Britain in Latin America.C. the imposition of French government in Mexico
during the reign of Napoleon III.D. the belief that the United States was destined to
rule the North American continent from coast to coast.
E. the domination by Spanish colonists of the native peoples of the Americas.
36. The Spanish-American War which broke out in 1898 centered onA. Mexico.B. Brazil.C. Cuba.D. Haiti.E. Canada.
36. The Spanish-American War which broke out in 1898 centered onA. Mexico.B. Brazil.C. Cuba.D. Haiti.E. Canada.
37. Which of the following was NOT a weakness associated with the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century?A. Weak rulersB. Competition within factions of the eliteC. Conversion of much of the population to
ChristianityD. Deteriorating conditions for artisans as a result
of competition with the WestE. Weak and obsolete military force
37. Which of the following was NOT a weakness associated with the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century?A. Weak rulersB. Competition within factions of the eliteC. Conversion of much of the population to
ChristianityD. Deteriorating conditions for artisans as a result
of competition with the WestE. Weak and obsolete military force
38. The first region to successfully rebel and achieve independence from the Ottoman Empire wasA. the Crimea.B. Greece.C. Serbia.D. Palestine.E. Turkey.
38. The first region to successfully rebel and achieve independence from the Ottoman Empire wasA. the Crimea.B. Greece.C. Serbia.D. Palestine.E. Turkey.
39. What European nation supported the Ottoman Empire in order to prevent other European powers from gaining access to the Mediterranean?A. BritainB. FranceC. RussiaD. Austria-HungaryE. Belgium
39. What European nation supported the Ottoman Empire in order to prevent other European powers from gaining access to the Mediterranean?A. BritainB. FranceC. RussiaD. Austria-HungaryE. Belgium
40. What Ottoman sultan successfully eliminated the Janissary corps as a military and political influence?A. Selim IIIB. Mahmud IIC. Abdul HamidD. Selim IIE. Ali
40. What Ottoman sultan successfully eliminated the Janissary corps as a military and political influence?A. Selim IIIB. Mahmud IIC. Abdul HamidD. Selim IIE. Ali
41. Which of the following was NOT part of the Tanzimat reforms in the Ottoman Empire?A. Introduction of Western-style education in the
universitiesB. Addition of state-run postal and telegraph
systemsC. Creation of a constitution based on European
prototypesD. Elimination of religious protection for minority
religious groupsE. Extensive legal reforms
41. Which of the following was NOT part of the Tanzimat reforms in the Ottoman Empire?A. Introduction of Western-style education in the
universitiesB. Addition of state-run postal and telegraph
systemsC. Creation of a constitution based on European
prototypesD. Elimination of religious protection for minority
religious groupsE. Extensive legal reforms
42. Which of the following groups was responsible for the overthrow of the Ottoman sultanate in 1908?A. Black SeptemberB. Ottoman Society for Union and ProgressC. Young ArabsD. MamluksE. Black Hand
42. Which of the following groups was responsible for the overthrow of the Ottoman sultanate in 1908?A. Black SeptemberB. Ottoman Society for Union and ProgressC. Young ArabsD. MamluksE. Black Hand
43. By 1801 what ruler had succeeded in establishing his dominance over Egypt?A. Murad, commander of the MamluksB. Napoleon, French emperorC. Muhammad Ali, an Albanian officer in the
Ottoman armyD. Nurhaci, Almoravid military commanderE. Sultan Ahmet, Egyptian nationalist
43. By 1801 what ruler had succeeded in establishing his dominance over Egypt?A. Murad, commander of the MamluksB. Napoleon, French emperorC. Muhammad Ali, an Albanian officer in the
Ottoman armyD. Nurhaci, Almoravid military commanderE. Sultan Ahmet, Egyptian nationalist
44. The dynastic name taken by the Manchu dynasty wasA. Song.B. Tang.C. Qing.D. Chou.E. Sui.
44. The dynastic name taken by the Manchu dynasty wasA. Song.B. Tang.C. Qing.D. Chou.E. Sui.
45. What was the impact of the British opium trade on China?A. Its use was restricted to the peasantry of northern China,
where production of food rapidly decreased.B. The government was quickly able to halt the importation of
opium, so that it did not have the disastrous impact on the Chinese population that was expected.
C. Within years China’s favorable balance of trade was reversed and silver began to flow out of the country.
D. Due to the addiction of the imperial court, the British were welcomed as a valuable trade partner of China.
E. The opium trade had little economic effect on China in the long run.
45. What was the impact of the British opium trade on China?A. Its use was restricted to the peasantry of northern China,
where production of food rapidly decreased.B. The government was quickly able to halt the importation of
opium, so that it did not have the disastrous impact on the Chinese population that was expected.
C. Within years China’s favorable balance of trade was reversed and silver began to flow out of the country.
D. Due to the addiction of the imperial court, the British were welcomed as a valuable trade partner of China.
E. The opium trade had little economic effect on China in the long run.
46. The semi-Christian rebellion, to create heaven on earth, that broke out in southern China in the 1850s and early 1860s was theA. Boxer rebellion.B. Kwangxi rebellion.C. Shandong rebellion.D. Manchu rebellion.E. Taiping rebellion.
46. The semi-Christian rebellion, to create heaven on earth, that broke out in southern China in the 1850s and early 1860s was theA. Boxer rebellion.B. Kwangxi rebellion.C. Shandong rebellion.D. Manchu rebellion.E. Taiping rebellion.
47. What was the political and social position of the Manchu rulers at the end of the 19th century?A. The Manchu rulers stubbornly resisted the far reaching reforms that
were the only hope of saving the regime and Chinese civilization.B. The last decades of the dynasty were dominated by Cixi, a woman
who proposed radical reforms of the social order.C. The Chinese scholar-gentry and the provincial elite allied with the
emperors to introduce significant reform of landholding practices and regional administration.
D. The dynasty wholeheartedly embraced the ongoing Westernizaton of the Chinese government and economy.
E. The Manchu rulers adopted a wait-and-see attitude with regard to Western-style reforms.
47. What was the political and social position of the Manchu rulers at the end of the 19th century?A. The Manchu rulers stubbornly resisted the far reaching reforms that
were the only hope of saving the regime and Chinese civilization.B. The last decades of the dynasty were dominated by Cixi, a woman
who proposed radical reforms of the social order.C. The Chinese scholar-gentry and the provincial elite allied with the
emperors to introduce significant reform of landholding practices and regional administration.
D. The dynasty wholeheartedly embraced the ongoing Westernizaton of the Chinese government and economy.
E. The Manchu rulers adopted a wait-and-see attitude with regard to Western-style reforms.
48. In what year was the last emperor of China deposed in favor of a republican form of government?A. 1895B. 1901C. 1908D. 1912E. 1914
48. In what year was the last emperor of China deposed in favor of a republican form of government?A. 1895B. 1901C. 1908D. 1912E. 1914
49. Which of the following reflects a significant similarity between Japan and Russia during the period of industrialization prior to 1914?A. Both experienced significant political revolutions.B. Both Japan and Russia had prior experience of imitation,
Japan from China and Russia from Byzantium and the West.C. Both demonstrated remarkable political flexibility resulting
in sweeping transformations of political structure.D. Both engaged in territorial acquisitions in the Ottoman
Empire.E. Both had a large industrial labor force coupled with a small
agricultural base.
49. Which of the following reflects a significant similarity between Japan and Russia during the period of industrialization prior to 1914?A. Both experienced significant political revolutions.B. Both Japan and Russia had prior experience of imitation,
Japan from China and Russia from Byzantium and the West.C. Both demonstrated remarkable political flexibility resulting
in sweeping transformations of political structure.D. Both engaged in territorial acquisitions in the Ottoman
Empire.E. Both had a large industrial labor force coupled with a small
agricultural base.
50. What nations were linked together in the Holy Alliance that grouped conservative monarchies together in defense of religion and the status quo in 1815?A. Britain, France, SpainB. Spain, Russia, PolandC. Russia, Prussia, AustriaD. Austria, Japan, RussiaE. France, Britain, Italy
50. What nations were linked together in the Holy Alliance that grouped conservative monarchies together in defense of religion and the status quo in 1815?A. Britain, France, SpainB. Spain, Russia, PolandC. Russia, Prussia, AustriaD. Austria, Japan, RussiaE. France, Britain, Italy
51. What was the name of the Russian revolt inspired by Western values in 1825?A. The Decembrist uprisingB. The November rebellionC. Pushkin’s revoltD. Pugachev rebellionE. Potemkin mutiny
51. What was the name of the Russian revolt inspired by Western values in 1825?A. The Decembrist uprisingB. The November rebellionC. Pushkin’s revoltD. Pugachev rebellionE. Potemkin mutiny
52. What accounted for the West’s victory over Russia in the Crimean War?A. The war was fought far from Russia, necessitating lengthy
lines of communication and supply.B. Russia was forced to fight an offensive war against
entrenched positions.C. The war was fought almost entirely at sea where the
Russians were unable to bring their numerical superiority to bear.
D. The Western nations won not because of superior tactics or inspired principles, but because of industrial advantages.
E. Sardinian and Polish assistance to the Russians was ineffective in the long run.
52. What accounted for the West’s victory over Russia in the Crimean War?A. The war was fought far from Russia, necessitating lengthy
lines of communication and supply.B. Russia was forced to fight an offensive war against
entrenched positions.C. The war was fought almost entirely at sea where the
Russians were unable to bring their numerical superiority to bear.
D. The Western nations won not because of superior tactics or inspired principles, but because of industrial advantages.
E. Sardinian and Polish assistance to the Russians was ineffective in the long run.
53. What tsar began the process of reform in the 19th century?A. Alexander IB. Alexander IIC. Nicholas ID. Peter the GreatE. Nicholas II
53. What tsar began the process of reform in the 19th century?A. Alexander IB. Alexander IIC. Nicholas ID. Peter the GreatE. Nicholas II
54. The Russian minister of finance from 1892 to 1903 responsible for much economic modernization wasA. Stolypin.B. Count Witte.C. Klemenz von Metternich.D. Gregor Mendel.E. General Kuropatkin.
54. The Russian minister of finance from 1892 to 1903 responsible for much economic modernization wasA. Stolypin.B. Count Witte.C. Klemenz von Metternich.D. Gregor Mendel.E. General Kuropatkin.
55. All of the following were part of the rising tide of unrest in Russia during the second half of the 19th century EXCEPTA. the Orthodox church.B. ethnic minorities.C. peasants.D. the intelligentsia.E. the industrial workers.
55. All of the following were part of the rising tide of unrest in Russia during the second half of the 19th century EXCEPTA. the Orthodox church.B. ethnic minorities.C. peasants.D. the intelligentsia.E. the industrial workers.
56. Failure in what war led to the Russian Revolution of 1905?A. CrimeanB. Sino-JapaneseC. Russo-JapaneseD. World War IE. Russo-Turkish
56. Failure in what war led to the Russian Revolution of 1905?A. CrimeanB. Sino-JapaneseC. Russo-JapaneseD. World War IE. Russo-Turkish
57. The Duma wasA. the confrontation between radical workers and
the tsarist army in 1905.B. a system of collective farms for peasants
introduced following 1905.C. a national parliament created in the aftermath
of the 1905 revolution.D. the imperial council that took over government
after the abdication of the tsar in 1905.E. the Russian national labor union created after
the Revolution of 1905.
57. The Duma wasA. the confrontation between radical workers and
the tsarist army in 1905.B. a system of collective farms for peasants
introduced following 1905.C. a national parliament created in the aftermath
of the 1905 revolution.D. the imperial council that took over government
after the abdication of the tsar in 1905.E. the Russian national labor union created after
the Revolution of 1905.
58. Who was responsible for the forced opening of Japan in 1853?A. Captain James CookB. Commodore Matthew PerryC. Admiral Horatio NelsonD. Captain William FarragutE. Commodore George Perry
58. Who was responsible for the forced opening of Japan in 1853?A. Captain James CookB. Commodore Matthew PerryC. Admiral Horatio NelsonD. Captain William FarragutE. Commodore George Perry
59. Huge industrial combines put together in Japan by the 1890s were calledA. haiku.B. terakoya.C. zaibatsusD. khitan.E. zemstvoes.
59. Huge industrial combines put together in Japan by the 1890s were calledA. haiku.B. terakoya.C. zaibatsusD. khitan.E. zemstvoes.
60. Which of the following was NOT a sign of significant social stress in industrialized Japan?A. Disputes between generations over
WesternizationB. The increasing freedom and political influence
of womenC. Growth of nationalismD. Growth of urban slumsE. Racial unrest
60. Which of the following was NOT a sign of significant social stress in industrialized Japan?A. Disputes between generations over
WesternizationB. The increasing freedom and political influence
of womenC. Growth of nationalismD. Growth of urban slumsE. Racial unrest