Global History Regents Practice Questions

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Practice questions for the Global History Regents. Attribute: nysedregents.org
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Question 1

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An economist who focused on ancient societies would most likely study the
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  • development of trade
  • evolution of family patterns
  • effect of fire on the lives of the people
  • role of religion in river valley civilizations

Question 2

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Which statement about the Neolithic Revolution is an opinion rather than a fact?
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  • Early peoples made greater cultural advancements than did people of later civilizations.
  • The Neolithic Revolution resulted in changes for nomadic peoples.
  • New technology was developed during the Neolithic Revolution.
  • Agricultural developments resulted in the establishment of permanent settlements

Question 3

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Which action is linked to the spread of the Black Death to Europe during the 14th century?
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  • trade with Asia
  • conquest of Japan
  • trade across the Sahara
  • exploration of the Western Hemisphere

Question 4

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Which action is linked to the spread of the Black Death to Europe during the 14th century?
Answer
  • trade with Asia
  • conquest of Japan
  • trade across the Sahara
  • exploration of the Western Hemisphere

Question 5

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During the first Global Age (A.D. 1450–1770), European countries obtained both a source of raw materials and a reliable market for their finished goods by developing
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  • the policy of mercantilism
  • laissez-faire principles
  • trade cooperatives
  • forts along the Silk Roads

Question 6

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During the first Global Age (A.D. 1450–1770), European countries obtained both a source of raw materials and a reliable market for their finished goods by developing
Answer
  • the policy of mercantilism
  • laissez-faire principles
  • trade cooperatives
  • forts along the Silk Roads

Question 7

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Which geographic condition contributed to the defeat of Napoleon’s troops during the invasion of Russia?
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  • drought
  • typoons
  • severe flooding
  • harsh winter

Question 8

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Which geographic condition contributed to the defeat of Napoleon’s troops during the invasion of Russia?
Answer
  • drought
  • typoons
  • severe flooding
  • harsh winter

Question 9

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Which statement best reflects an effect of imperialism in Africa?
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  • Land was distributed equally between social classes.
  • Territorial divisions were primarily established using tribal boundaries.
  • Natural resources were exploited for the benefits of the European power.
  • Timbuktu because the center of great learning.

Question 10

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Which political leader gained power as a result of the failing economy of the Weimar Republic?
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  • Adolf Hitler
  • Benito Mussolini
  • Francisco Franco
  • Charles de Gaulle
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