Mixed Quiz 19 - Review Quizzes

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1 In Latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they

showed little evidence of urbanization
lacked a strong central government
developed complex mathematical and calendar systems
used military weapons superior to those of Europeans

2 In Latin America, the mountainous terrain has contributed to

the development of a good infrastructure
the varied climates found in the region
social equality and political unity
extensive agricultural production

3 During the 20th century, a major cause of political problems in Latin America has been

a decrease in population
the declining importance of international trade
widespread poverty
increasing social mobility

4 The varied climate and topography of Latin America have directly led to

the deforestation of the region
the development of many diverse cultures
overpopulation in rural areas
rapid political unification

5 The pampas in South America are a

vast desert with little economic value
major coffee-producing area
source of coal and iron
fertile agricultural and cattle-producing region

6 The histories of the serfs in medieval Europe, the harijans in traditional India, and the native population in colonial Latin America are similar in that each group

used political power to improve living conditions
successfully revolted against rulers
had little or no political power
was socially mobile

7 The purpose of the encomienda system in Latin America was to

control overpopulation in urban centers
convert native peoples to Protestantism
obtain labor and taxes from the native peoples in the Spanish colonies
introduce political ideas into the colonies gradually

8 Which political trend exists in present-day Latin America?

Most countries are becoming military juntas.
Democracy is replacing dictatorship.
Communism is spreading throughout the region.
Religious leaders are making government policy.

9 The 19th-century independence movements in Latin America were influenced by

Marxist ideology
the Aztec wars against Hernando Cortés
liberation theology
the American and the French Revolutions

10 The influence of African culture on some areas of Latin America was largely a result of the

American Revolution
building of the Panama Canal
success of Communist revolutions
Atlantic slave trade

11 Which statement best describes the economy in Latin America during colonial times?

Little direct trade existed between Latin American and European nations.
European nations practiced a mercantilistic system in Latin America.
Few Latin Americans were interested in economic development.
The United States greatly influenced economic decision making in Latin America.

12 Which characteristic describes the traditional middle class family in Latin America?

The father is the head of the family.
The family unit is usually very small.
Adolescent girls have a great deal of social freedom.
The family worships its ancestors.

13 Which statement concerning education in Latin America is valid?

Education has often served as a vehicle for social mobility.
Increased educational opportunities in rural areas have encouraged people to move from cities.
Education has prevented the rise of independence movements.
Latin America is the only region in which school attendance is compulsory for all children.

14 Which generalization is best supported by a study of the history of Latin America?

Protection of human rights has been a major policy of most governments.
Foreign powers have had little influence in the area.
Political power has been concentrated in the hands of the landed elite.
Church and state have been strictly separated.

15 Which statement about the population of Latin America today is most accurate?

Most of the population is concentrated in interior regions.
Migration from rural areas to urban areas is increasing.
Little cultural or ethnic diversity exists among the people.
The birthrate is declining rapidly.

16 Which was a result of the Commercial Revolution?

decline in population growth in Europe
shift of power from western Europe to eastern Europe
spread of feudalism throughout western Europe
expansion of European influence overseas

17 After World War II, the Soviet Union established satellites in Eastern Europe to

support the remaining Fascist governments in Eastern Europe
preserve Capitalism in Eastern Europe
expand its power and control over Eastern Europe
establish democratic governments in Eastern European nations

18 The growth of Europe's population from 1750 to 1900 was largely the result of

changing political values throughout Europe
emigration from the colonies in the New World
the long period of peace preceding World War
changes brought about by the scientific and industrial revolutions

19 The topography and climate of western Europe encouraged

the development of communication and transportation systems
dependence on a cash-crop economy
adoption of the policies of isolationism and neutrality
a search for warm-water ports

20 The Commercial Revolution in western Europe led directly to the

development of a socialist economy
establishment of the guild system
weakening of the power of the middle class
expansion of world trade

21 In Europe, the Crusades resulted in

a greater isolation of the region from the world
an increased demand for goods from the Middle East and Asia
the adoption of Islam as the official religion of many European nations
the strengthening of the feudal system

22 A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe

entered a period of chaos and disorder
came under the control of the Muslims
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
returned to a republican form of government

23 On a map of the world, Asia is to Japan as Europe is to

Great Britain
the Netherlands
Austria
Italy

24 One important effect of the Crusades on western Europe was that they

led to a decline in the importance of the church in western Europe
furthered cultural diffusion throughout western Europe
introduced the Industrial Revolution to western Europe
ended the western European quest for an overseas empire

25 Fascism in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s is best described as a

demonstration of laissez-faire capitalism that promoted free enterprise
form of totalitarianism that glorified the state above the individual
type of economic system that stressed a classless society
set of humanist ideas that emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual

26 A major effect of the Reformation in Europe was the

decline of religious unity
increased use of the divine right theory
emergence of mercantilism
increase in military dictatorships

27 A major result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was

an increase in the size and influence of the middle class
an increase in the percentage of people engaged in farming
a decreased life expectancy and an increased infant mortality
a reliance on subsistence economies

28 An important result of the Industrial Revolution in 19th-century western Europe was that

the gap between the wealthy and the poor decreased
urbanization increased rapidly
the supply of unskilled labor decreased
migration to rural areas increased

29 During the 16th and 17th centuries, monarchs in western Europe sought to

develop democratic institutions
guarantee the personal liberty of citizens
centralize their own political power
encourage religious toleration

30 After World War II, Soviet domination of Eastern Europe was most directly the result of the

victory of Germany over the Allies
growth of democratic movements
peace agreements supported by the United Nations
Soviet military occupation of the region