History Final Exam Test Answers – Flashcards
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Why was the early Silk Road important and what two continents did it connect?
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It encouraged trade between Asia and Europe
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Describes an impact of the Muslim civilization in the seventh and eighth centuries
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Islam spread through most of North Africa
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The Indus River Valley Civilization was known for its planned what?
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planned cities
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*What best describes Mohandas Gandhi suggestion of how people from India could gain their independence from British rule in the mid 1900s?
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through peaceful resistance
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*What best describes the ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef on the northeastern coast of Australia?
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It has many diverse water species
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Libya and Namibia are both located in Africa, yet it is cool in Libya when it is hot in Namilia. What most likely accounts for this difference in seasons?
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They are located on opposite sides of the equator
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*Why did the Dutch explore and establish colonies in the Southwest Pacific between 1600 and 1650?
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to make money by controlling the spice trade
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*How did India finally gain its independence from colonial rule?
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Strong leaders urged people to protest the colonial power peacefully
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*How is the present-day government of China different from the present-day government of Japan?
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Japan has a freely elected legislature while China does not
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*The Sahara is the largest desert in Africa. What impact does this land have on the people of Africa?
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It makes travel between the northern and southern regions of the continent difficult
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*To increase the power of the ruler, the ancient Egyptian theory of theocracy said what?
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ruler became a god at the moment he was crowned
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*Give an example of ethnocentrism:
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A woman says her own country customs are better than every other country
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*The main effect of winds on agriculture in Japan is what?
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Winds bring year-round rains to the whole country, making farms productive
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Describe Aboriginal peoples feelings about Europeans settling in Australia:
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They believed it led to the destruction of their way of life
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*Give an example of Japanese imperialism in the first half of the 1900s:
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Japan invaded and conquered Korea and forced it to trade with them
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*Which of these events took place in the Middle East after the end of World War II?
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-Israel was declared an independent country.
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*Describe the impact of industrialization on South Africa today:
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South Africa is a major producer of manufactured goods
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*In the 20th century, the Chinese economy shifted to a command economy. Give a description of China command economy:
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The central government makes the economic decisions for the country
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*The primary purpose of OPEC is what?
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to establish policies for petroleum trade
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* Give an example of culture being changed through innovation:
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The Internet allows farmers in small villages to learn about fair crop prices
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*What was the reason Hammurabi created Hammurabi's Codes?
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Hammurabi wanted to ensure that judges were thoughtful and fair in their decisions
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*Give 2 ways a savings account benefits the saver:
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-It gives the saver a safe place to keep their money. -The saver earns interest on the money in their savings account.
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*Give 2 ways a savings account benefits the bank:
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-The bank earns money off of the savers money. -The bank has money to loan other people. -The banks business is able to grow form the savers money.
