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Global History Regents Practice Questions

Question 1 of 10

1

An economist who focused on ancient societies would most likely study the

Select one of the following:

  • development of trade

  • evolution of family patterns

  • effect of fire on the lives of the people

  • role of religion in river valley civilizations

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

Which statement about the Neolithic Revolution is an opinion rather than a fact?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Which action is linked to the spread of the Black Death to Europe during the 14th century?

Select one of the following:

  • trade with Asia

  • conquest of Japan

  • trade across the Sahara

  • exploration of the Western Hemisphere

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Which action is linked to the spread of the Black Death to Europe during the 14th century?

Select one of the following:

  • trade with Asia

  • conquest of Japan

  • trade across the Sahara

  • exploration of the Western Hemisphere

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • the policy of mercantilism

  • laissez-faire principles

  • trade cooperatives

  • forts along the Silk Roads

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • the policy of mercantilism

  • laissez-faire principles

  • trade cooperatives

  • forts along the Silk Roads

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Which geographic condition contributed to the defeat of Napoleon’s troops during the invasion of Russia?

Select one of the following:

  • drought

  • typoons

  • severe flooding

  • harsh winter

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Which geographic condition contributed to the defeat of Napoleon’s troops during the invasion of Russia?

Select one of the following:

  • drought

  • typoons

  • severe flooding

  • harsh winter

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Which statement best reflects an effect of imperialism in Africa?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Which political leader gained power as a result of the failing economy of the Weimar Republic?

Select one of the following:

  • Adolf Hitler

  • Benito Mussolini

  • Francisco Franco

  • Charles de Gaulle

Explanation