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One important result of the French Revolution was that

(a)France enjoyed a lengthy period of peace and prosperity

(b)the church was restored to its former role and power in the French Government

(c)political power shifted to the bourgeoisie

(d)France lost its spirit of nationalism

Comment

Answer is: CNA

Which statement is a valid generalization about the immediate results of the French Revolution of 1789?

(a)the Roman Catholic Church increased its power and wealth

(b)The revolution achieved its power and wealth

(c)The revolution had little impact outside France

(d)The French middle class gained more power

Comment

Answer is: DNA

Which is a characteristic of a feudal society?

(a)Rapid social change

(b)High literacy rate

(c)Industrial-based economy

(d)Rigid class structure

Comment

Answer is: DNA

In which region of the world did the American Revolution and the French Revolution have the greatest influence during the 1980s?

(a)Southeast Asia

(b)Latin America

(c)South Asia

(d)sub-Saharan Africa

Comment

Answer is: BNA

Which quotation best reflects a feeling of nationalism?

(a)An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth

(b)A person's greatest social obligation is loyalty to the family

(c)For God, King and Country

(d)Opposition to evil is as much a duty as is cooperation with good

Comment

Answer is: CNA

According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the

(a)granting of more political liberties to all people

(b)struggle between classes in society

(c)wars and conflicts between national leaders

(d)increasing prosperity brought about by industrialization

Comment

Answer is: BNA

"The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains…Worker of the world, unite!"
This statement was made in response to conditions resulting from the

(a)Protestant Reformation

(b)Counter Reformation

(c)Commercial Revolution

(d)Industrial Revolution

Comment

Answer is: DNA

In Japan, the Meiji Restoration resulted in the

(a)division of the nation between the European powers

(b)modernization of the nation's industry

(c)abolition of the position of emperor

(d)government being controlled by the samurai

Comment

Answer is: BNA

The modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration resulted in

(a)a return to a feudal system of government

(b)the rise of Japan as an imperialistic nation

(c)an alliance between China, Korea, Russia, and Japan

(d)a strengthening of Japan's isolationist policies

Comment

Answer is: BNA

10.

A primary purpose for building the Suez Canal was to

(a)encourage Jewish settlement in the nearby Palestine

(b)increase trade between the Middle East, Europe and Asia

(c)reduce the time needed for travel between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea

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