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| 4413028852 | From the founding of each religion, Christians and Muslims shared a belief in A the principle of separation of church and state B the legal equality of men and women C equality of oppurtunity D a single omnipotent deity | D | 0 | |
| 4413028853 | Which of the following contributed significantly to the fall of both the western Roman and the Han empires? A the destruction of overland trade routes B irregularities in the flow of the silver trade C new military technologies D invasions by borderland peoples | D | 1 | |
| 4413028854 | Which of the following describes a major effect of the Bantu migration? A the spread of islam across sub-saharan africa B the diffusion of iron metallurgy in sub-saharan africa C the introduction of banana cultivation in east africa D the success of hunter-foraging in sub-saharan africa | B | 2 | |
| 4413028855 | Inca and Aztec societies were similar in that both A developed from Maya civilization B acquired empires by means of military conquest C independently developed iron technology D depended entirely on oral record keeping | B | 3 | |
| 4413028856 | Which of the following changes best justifies the claim that the late 1400s mark the beginning of a new period in world history? A the rise of the Aztec and Inca empires B the economic recovery in Afro-Eurasia after the Black Death C the incorporation of the Americas into a broader global network of exchange D the emergence of new religious movements in various parts of the world | C | 4 | |
| 4413028857 | Which of the following was a similarity among European colonial empires in the Americas in the period 1450-1750? A widespread religious tolerance and diversity B encouragement of the development of industrial manufacturing in their territories C enslavement of african peoples and subjugation of amerindians D settlement of millions of Europeans in each of their colonial territories | C | 5 | |
| 4413028858 | Which of the following European developments is most closely associated with the revolution in Haiti? A the Protestant Reformation B the Russian Revolution C the French Revolution D the Industrial Revolution | C | 6 | |
| 4413028859 | "We shall not repeat the past. We shall eradicate it by restoring our rights in the Suez Canal. This money is ours. The canal is the property of Egypt." The quotation above by Egyptian Gamal Abdel Nasser (in power 1952-1970) best expresses support for A communism B liberalism C nationalism D imperialism | C | 7 | |
| 4413028860 | Most early civilizations before 600 C.E. shared which of the following characteristics? A animal herds and portable houses B large standing armies and elected governments C urban centers, growing populations and writing systems D caravan trade, growing populations and large ships | C | 8 | |
| 4413028861 | Before 500 C.E. Judaism and Hinduism were similar in that both A had written scriptures and an ethical code to live by B spread widely around the Mediterranean C promoted teachings about reincarnation D advocated a monastic life and a rejection of the world | A | 9 | |
| 4413028862 | Between 200 B.C.E and 200 C.E., the Silk Roads facilitated commodity trade between which of the following pairs of empires? A the Roman and Incan B the Han and Spanish C the Roman and Han D the Mali and Byzantine | C | 10 | |
| 4413028863 | The development and spread of Christianity and Buddhism before 600 C.E. had all of the following in common EXCEPT A both were outgrowths of other religions B both were aided in their spread by existing trade networks C the founders of both presented themselves as divine D both developed monastic orders open to women | C | 11 | |
| 4413028864 | Before 1450 C.E. which of the following is true of sub-Saharan Africa's commercial economy? A Phoenician merchants controlled most of the long-distance trade of sub-Saharan Africa B the Mali-Great Zimbabwe trade route dominated the economy of sub-Saharan Africa C sub-Saharan Africa exported gold to the Middle East and Europe D the Sahara Desert prevented sub-Saharan traders from participating in long-distance trade | C | 12 | |
| 4413028865 | Which of the following consequences of the Columbian Exchange most affected Amerindians in the sixteenth century? A diseases caused pandemics B newly introduced crops replaced indigenous American crops C the influx of African slaves displaced Amerindians D European livestock disrupted Amerindian agriculture | A | 13 | |
| 4413028866 | The Mughal Empire and the Ottoman Empire before 1700 C.E. shared which of the following characteristics? A both empires were able to expand without meeting strong resistance B both empires formally restricted foreign trade C both empires were ruled by a single religious official D both empires were religiously and culturally diverse | D | 14 | |
| 4413028867 | In the period 1450-1750, which of the following, produced on large plantations by slave labor, were significant commodities in the growing market? A grains such as wheat and barley B tropical fruits such as bananas and oranges C animal products such as wool and beef D cash crops such as sugar and tobacco | D | 15 | |
| 4413028868 | An important reason for China's rapid population increase in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries was A the introduction of new crops from the Americas B the end of the bubonic plague in Asia C the widespread adoption of the European three-field system D unprecedented immigration from the Mughal and Ottoman empires | A | 16 | |
| 4413028869 | Which of the following was a widespread social consequence of industrialization in the 1800s? A a decline in the social status of women B an increase in the power and prestige of the landowning aristocracy C the general leveling of social hierarchies based on wealth D the creation of a wage-earning working class concentrated in urban areas | D | 17 | |
| 4413028870 | Which of the following best describes how nineteenth-century European industrialization affected European women's lives? A by the end of the century, new social welfare legislation made it possible for most to women to earn university degrees B married women found it increasingly difficult to balance wage work and family responsibilities C by the end of the century, women gained the right to vote in most European countries D women came to dominate the agriculture workforce as men moved into cities to take industrial jobs | B | 18 | |
| 4413028871 | After the Second World War, countries around the world did which of the following to restore the global economy? A created the European Union to coordinate European economic aid to former colonies B developed a common economic aid package for African and Asian states C established new financial institutions, such as the World Bank D allowed the United Nations to take over failing national economies | C | 19 | |
| 4413028872 | Nationalist leaders in Africa and Asia, such as Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), Jomo Kenyatta (1894-1978), and Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972), had which of the following in common? A defense of capitalism B support for free-trade systems C rejection of violent revolution D opposition to colonial rule | D | 20 | |
| 4413028873 | Which of the following statements is true about the world at the end of the twentieth century? A the standard of living in the least economically developed countries of the world rapidly approached that of the most developed countries B the pace and intensity of international contacts accelerated as a result of transportation and communication breakthroughs C the world balance of power was reversed as the West no longer had a military advantage over non-Western countries D world religions were in decline as the spread of science and secularism intensified | B | 21 | |
| 4413028874 | Which of the following best explains why myths are useful to historians? A myths clarify how ancient technology worked B myths analyze how great heroes created the first societies C myths provide insights into the values and traditions of their societies D myths give detailed plans showing how ancient leaders achieved power | C | 22 | |
| 4413028875 | The development of Indian Ocean trade routes in the period 600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E. and the development of transatlantic trade routes in the period 1450 C.E to 1600 C.E. were similar in that they both depended on A the impetus of missionizing religions B understanding of currents and wind patterns C the political consolidation of newly conquered regions into empires D innovations in design that originated in Europe | B | 23 | |
| 4413028876 | Before 600 C.E., large centralized empires, such as the Han, Persian, and Roman empires, extended their military power by A giving more political power to the common people in the conquered territories, thus eliminating the need for large armies of occupation B developing supply lines and building infrastructure, including defensive walls and roads C creating open societies inclusive of different religious and cultural practices, thus decreasing the chance of revolts D recruiting their armies entirely from inhabitants of their core territories and excluding members of newly conquered lands | B | 24 | |
| 4413028877 | Which of the following factors represents the most significant cause of the growth of cities in Afro-Eurasian in the period 1000-1450? A climate change B increased interregional trade C decreased agricultural productivity D increased invasions | B | 25 | |
| 4413028878 | Which of the following would be the most useful source of evidence for research about the profits of Portuguese and British slave traders in the period 1600-1800? A Portuguese and British tax records B narratives of slaves transported to the Americas C European slave traders' account books D journals of African slave traders | C | 26 | |
| 4413028879 | The North and South American independence movements of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries shared which of the following? A revolutionary demands based on Enlightenment political ideas B reliance on Christian teachings to define revolutionary demands C industrial economies that permitted both areas to break free of European control D political instability caused by constant warfare among the new states | A | 27 | |
| 4413028880 | The founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is best understood in the context of which of the following? A the Cold War B the growth of a globalized economy C the establishment of the Nonaligned Movement D the post-Second World War population boom | A | 28 | |
| 4413028881 | Historians argue that the twentieth century marks a significant break in world history for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: A petroleum use fundamentally changed the relationship of humans to the environment B the population of the world increased from 1.6 billion to 6.1 billion people C communists established powerful new states in Russia and China D low-wage laborers migrated from continent to continent | D | 29 | |
| 4413028882 | Which of the following statements is true about both the Mughal and Ottoman empires in the sixteenth century? A in both empires the majority of the people were Muslims B both empires had powerful navies that engaged European navies C both empires expanded through the use of gunpowder weapons and extensive bureaucracies D both empires gave little monetary support to artistic and cultural endeavours | C | 30 | |
| 4413028883 | In contrast to initial industrialization, the second Industrial Revolution in the last half of the nineteenth century was particularly associated with the mass production of which of the following? A textiles, iron, and coal B textiles, automobiles, and plastics C airplanes, ships, and radios D electricity, steel, and chemicals | D | 31 | |
| 4413028884 | The expansion of communication and trade networks in Afro-Eurasia from 600 C.E. to 1450 C.E. resulted in the spread of which of the following from South Asia? A military weaponry, such as iron-tipped spears and chariots B technological and scientific concepts, such as the decimal and zero C irrigation technologies, such as ceramic pipes D textile manufacturing processes, such as the spinning jenny | B | 32 | |
| 4413028885 | Which of the following was a major difference between the social structures of China and India between 600 B.C.E. and 600 C.E.? A Confucianism emphasized spiritual advancement for people who faithfully performed their social duties B merchants had the highest social status in India C slaves did most of the agricultural work on large Indian estates D Confucian social hierarchy privileged government officials | D | 33 | |
| 4413028886 | The African proverb, "Until the lions have their historians, tales of hunting will always glorify the hunter," conveys which of the following? A common people need to learn how to write so they can tell their story B hunting is a sport that brings glory only to the hunter C the concept of history is much different in Africa than in Europe or the United States D history usually reflects the viewpoint of the victors | D | 34 | |
| 4413028887 | Most world historians would agree that the key to European predominance in the world economy during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was A the Industrial Revolution B European medical technology C Spanish control of New World silver D the Enlightenment | A | 35 | |
| 4413028888 | The United States Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen reflect a shared concern for A physical elimination of the ruling class B confiscation of church property C protection of private property D preservation of the monarchy | C | 36 | |
| 4413028889 | A historian researching the effects of Christian missionaries' activities on local social structures in late nineteenth century Africa would probably find which of the following sources most useful? A African accounts of converting to Christianity B fundraising speeches given in Europe by supporters of missionary efforts C data on the number of missionaries going to Africa D recruitment advertisements for missionaries in church newsletters in Europe | A | 37 | |
| 4413028890 | What was the leading cause of the unprecedented increase in global population in the twentieth century? A the end of international epidemics B global warming and other types of climate change C the impact of medical innovations and public health measures D the reduction of world hunger | C | 38 | |
| 4413028891 | Which of the following statements best represents a nationalistic interpretation of the collapse of the Ottoman and Russian empires during and immediately after the First World War? A military weakness and political instability were the primary reasons for the collapse of these empires B the growing demands of various ethnic groups within these multiethnic empires were the primary reasons for the collapse C the slow pace of industrialization in these empires left them unable to compete militarily and politically with more developed countries D religious differences between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire led to their final collapse | B | 39 | |
| 4413028892 | Which of the following was a major similarity between the goals of the leaders of the Chinese Communist Revolution, such as Mao Zedong, and the goals of the leaders of the Mexican Revolution, such as Emiliano Zapata, in the early twentieth century? A advocacy of a global workers revolution B active encouragement for integration into the global economy C concern primarily with improving conditions for urban factory workers D support for redistribution of land to poor peasants | D | 40 |
