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2. Who believed that an ideal society the government should be controlled by a class of “philosopher kings”? • Muhammad • Plato • Lao-tzu • Thomas Aquinas

3. Who believed that an ideal society the government should be controlled by a class of “philosopher kings”? • Muhammad • Plato • Lao-tzu • Thomas Aquinas

4. He who trusts any man with supreme power gives it to a wild beast, for such his appetite sometimes makes him: passion influences those in power, even the best of men, but law is reason without desire… -Aristotle Which feature of modern Western democratic government reflects Aristotle’s view as given above? • the direct election of members of the legislature • The power of the courts to review the law • The granting of emergency powers to the chief executive • The requirement that government actions must adhere to the law

5. He who trusts any man with supreme power gives it to a wild beast, for such his appetite sometimes makes him: passion influences those in power, even the best of men, but law is reason without desire… -Aristotle Which feature of modern Western democratic government reflects Aristotle’s view as given above? • the direct election of members of the legislature • The power of the courts to review the law • The granting of emergency powers to the chief executive • The requirement that government actions must adhere to the law

6. Which of the following is a concept from classical Athens that is central to Western political thought today? • Individuals should fight against nature and society to achieve greatness. • Individual achievement, dignity, and worth are of great importance. • Individual recognition impedes societal progress. • Individuals play an insignificant role in shaping ideas, society, and the state.

7. Which of the following is a concept from classical Athens that is central to Western political thought today? • Individuals should fight against nature and society to achieve greatness. • Individual achievement, dignity, and worth are of great importance. • Individual recognition impedes societal progress. • Individuals play an insignificant role in shaping ideas, society, and the state.

8. From the Constitution of Japan We , the Japanese people, acting through our duly elected representatives in the National Diet, determined that we shall secure for ourselves and our posterity the fruits of peaceful cooperation with all nations and the blessings of liberty throughout this land… Which of these is a source for the ideas outlined in the Japanese Constitution? • Charter of the United Nations • Legal writings of Thomas Hobbes • Writings on constitutions by Voltaire • United States Constitution

9. From the Constitution of Japan We , the Japanese people, acting through our duly elected representatives in the National Diet, determined that we shall secure for ourselves and our posterity the fruits of peaceful cooperation with all nations and the blessings of liberty throughout this land… Which of these is a source for the ideas outlined in the Japanese Constitution? • Charter of the United Nations • Legal writings of Thomas Hobbes • Writings on constitutions by Voltaire • United States Constitution

10. When a country’s constitution requires the branches of government to remain independent of each other, it is adhering to the constitutional principle of • popular sovereignty • separation of powers • federalism • direct democracy

11. When a country’s constitution requires the branches of government to remain independent of each other, it is adhering to the constitutional principle of • popular sovereignty • separation of powers • federalism • direct democracy

12. The English philosopher John Locke argued that life, liberty, and property are • natural rights that should be protected by government • political rights to be granted as determined by law. • economic rights earned in a capitalistic system. • social rights guaranteed by the ruling class.

13. The English philosopher John Locke argued that life, liberty, and property are • natural rights that should be protected by government • political rights to be granted as determined by law. • economic rights earned in a capitalistic system. • social rights guaranteed by the ruling class.

14. Both the United States Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man emphasized the idea that governments must • guarantee economic prosperity • protect the rights of people. • support established religious beliefs. • operate on a system of checks and balances

15. Both the United States Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man emphasized the idea that governments must • guarantee economic prosperity • protect the rights of people. • support established religious beliefs. • operate on a system of checks and balances

16. Use the following information to answer the question below What document best exemplifies the natural rights philosophy described above? • The Communist Manifesto • Plato’s Republic • Luther’s Ninety-five Theses • Declaration of Independence

17. Use the following information to answer the question below What document best exemplifies the natural rights philosophy described above? • The Communist Manifesto • Plato’s Republic • Luther’s Ninety-five Theses • Declaration of Independence

18. Unlike the French Revolution, the American Revolution • women’s suffrage • short-term military rule • strategic alliances • a lasting constitution

19. Unlike the French Revolution, the American Revolution • women’s suffrage • short-term military rule • strategic alliances • a lasting constitution

20. Which leader was inspired by the ideas of the American Revolution and the Enlightenment to lead the liberation of much of South America from Spain? • Simón Bolivar • Padre Miguel Hidalgo • José Martí • Antonio López de Santa Ana

21. Which leader was inspired by the ideas of the American Revolution and the Enlightenment to lead the liberation of much of South America from Spain? • Simón Bolivar • Padre Miguel Hidalgo • José Martí • Antonio López de Santa Ana

22. The agricultural changes which took place in England during the 1600’s contributed to England’s later industrial development by • Strengthening the importance of the family farm. • breaking large estates into smaller farms • encouraging city dwellers to return to farming • producing more food with fewer workers

23. The agricultural changes which took place in England during the 1600’s contributed to England’s later industrial development by • Strengthening the importance of the family farm. • breaking large estates into smaller farms • encouraging city dwellers to return to farming • producing more food with fewer workers

24. Louis Pasteur’s research into germ theory in the nineteenth century is significant because it • created safety standards for machine workers. • led to techniques that increase crop production. • identified the importance of vitamins to nutrition. • proved that cleanliness helps to prevent infections.

25. Louis Pasteur’s research into germ theory in the nineteenth century is significant because it • created safety standards for machine workers. • led to techniques that increase crop production. • identified the importance of vitamins to nutrition. • proved that cleanliness helps to prevent infections.

26. The streets were hot and dusty on the summer day. Sokeers emerged from low underground doorways into factory yards, and sat on steps, and posts, and palings, wiping their swarthy visages, and contemplating coals. The whole town seemed to by frying in oil. There was a stifling smell of hot oil everywhere. The steam-engines shone with it, the mills throughout their many stories oozed and trickled it. -Charles Dickens, Hard Times, 1854 The historical era most likely referred to in this quotation is the • Industrial Revolution • Great Awakening • French Revolution • Enlightenment

27. The streets were hot and dusty on the summer day. Sokeers emerged from low underground doorways into factory yards, and sat on steps, and posts, and palings, wiping their swarthy visages, and contemplating coals. The whole town seemed to by frying in oil. There was a stifling smell of hot oil everywhere. The steam-engines shone with it, the mills throughout their many stories oozed and trickled it. -Charles Dickens, Hard Times, 1854 The historical era most likely referred to in this quotation is the • Industrial Revolution • Great Awakening • French Revolution • Enlightenment

28. In the nineteenth century, labor unions developed mostly in response to • increasing unemployment • government ownership of businesses. • wages and working conditions. • racial and gender discrimination.

29. In the nineteenth century, labor unions developed mostly in response to • increasing unemployment • government ownership of businesses. • wages and working conditions. • racial and gender discrimination.

30. To increase production output during the Industrial Revolution, businesses primarily invested in • worker’s wages. • machinery. • training. • marketing.

31. To increase production output during the Industrial Revolution, businesses primarily invested in • worker’s wages. • machinery. • training. • marketing.

32. At the end of the 1800’s colonies were generally seen as • place to banish criminals. • sign of a country’s relative power. • location to train military forces. • method for suppressing nationalism.

33. At the end of the 1800’s colonies were generally seen as • place to banish criminals. • sign of a country’s relative power. • location to train military forces. • method for suppressing nationalism.

34. Economically, what enabled Japan to become a colonial power after 1894? • Agricultural advances increased the population and forced Japan to look for new lands. • Japanese trade wars against the United States removed regional competition for colonies. • Industrialization allowed Japan to expend resources on military and colonial expansion. • The Japanese were forced to acquire colonies in Asia when European trade was banned.

35. Economically, what enabled Japan to become a colonial power after 1894? • Agricultural advances increased the population and forced Japan to look for new lands. • Japanese trade wars against the United States removed regional competition for colonies. • Industrialization allowed Japan to expend resources on military and colonial expansion. • The Japanese were forced to acquire colonies in Asia when European trade was banned.

36. In 1900, anti-foreign sentiment in China led to an uprising known as • Nian Rebellion • Boxer Rebellion • Taiping Rebellion • Sepoy Rebellion

37. In 1900, anti-foreign sentiment in China led to an uprising known as • Nian Rebellion • Boxer Rebellion • Taiping Rebellion • Sepoy Rebellion

38. The collapse of the last Chinese Empire in 1912 was caused by the imperial government’s failure to • control foreign influence. • educate the masses. • enter into alliances with other nations. • repel communist guerrillas

39. The collapse of the last Chinese Empire in 1912 was caused by the imperial government’s failure to • control foreign influence. • educate the masses. • enter into alliances with other nations. • repel communist guerrillas

40. Mohandas Gandhi used his philosophy of nonviolent noncooperation in an effort to • form a Marxist government in India. • convince his fellow Indians to support the Allies in World War II. • persuade Pakistanis to separate from India. • achieve India’s independence from Great Britain.

41. Mohandas Gandhi used his philosophy of nonviolent noncooperation in an effort to • form a Marxist government in India. • convince his fellow Indians to support the Allies in World War II. • persuade Pakistanis to separate from India. • achieve India’s independence from Great Britain.

42. Why did Great Britain, France, and Russia form the Triple Entente in 1907 • to protect their colonies from invasion by other nations. • to develop an economic alliance based on open markets. • to suppress minority nationalists in their own countries. • to respond to the increased military power of Germany.

43. Why did Great Britain, France, and Russia form the Triple Entente in 1907 • to protect their colonies from invasion by other nations. • to develop an economic alliance based on open markets. • to suppress minority nationalists in their own countries. • to respond to the increased military power of Germany.

44. According to some historians, Europe’s system of alliances prior to 1914 increased the likelihood that • democratic ideals would spread throughout the continent. • nations would be protected from economic exploitations. • colonization of undeveloped nations would cease. • small disputes would develop into large-scale wars.

45. According to some historians, Europe’s system of alliances prior to 1914 increased the likelihood that • democratic ideals would spread throughout the continent. • nations would be protected from economic exploitations. • colonization of undeveloped nations would cease. • small disputes would develop into large-scale wars.

46. Why did most of the combat on the Western Front in World War I take place in a relatively small area? • There is only a small amount of flat land in all of Europe. • The armies became immobile because of trench warfare. • Each side cut off the fuel supply of the other. • Germany’s military tactics were based on “static warfare”

47. Why did most of the combat on the Western Front in World War I take place in a relatively small area? • There is only a small amount of flat land in all of Europe. • The armies became immobile because of trench warfare. • Each side cut off the fuel supply of the other. • Germany’s military tactics were based on “static warfare”

48. The Schlieffen Plan was designed by the German military to • Address U.S. troop deployment in France. • strengthen the defense of Germany’s colonies in Africa. • neutralize Great Britain’s naval control of the North Sea. • avoid the problem of fighting Allied powers on two fronts.

49. The Schlieffen Plan was designed by the German military to • Address U.S. troop deployment in France. • strengthen the defense of Germany’s colonies in Africa. • neutralize Great Britain’s naval control of the North Sea. • avoid the problem of fighting Allied powers on two fronts.

50. How did Russia’s participation in World War I affect its empire? • A string of decisive military victories gained land from the Central Powers. • Russia’s sale of supplies to its western allies strengthened its economy. • The czar adopted the reforms necessary to win support of the Russian people. • Economic hardships brought on by the war resulted.