World History Quarter 1 Benchmark
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- Q1What is the purpose of a constitution?It is the law which sets up the structure and operation of the government.It is a petition signed by those wishing to represent the people.It is an opinion created by religious leaders to rule the citizens of a nation.It establishes favorable balance of trade for a nation.30s
- Q2What is the primary function of the Bill of Rights?To limit the rights of the citizensTo protect the rights of the citizensTo state the role of the governmentTo ensure the strength of the government30s
- Q3How were the American Revolution & French Revolution similar?Both led to increased rights for the wealthyBoth resulted in anarchyBoth were inspired by the ideas of the EnlightenmentBoth led to unlimited governments30s
- Q4Which part of the United States Bill of Rights most clearly reflects the influence of Voltaire?The use of Checks & BalancesThe separation of powersFreedom of Speech & ReligionThe three branches of government30s
- Q5What was the importance/significance of the Glorious Revolution in England?It led to a 10 year Civil WarIt was a bloody event that led unlimited power of the monarchIt limited the power of the monarchIt increased the power of the monarch30s
- Q6What purpose did Spain, France, and England share when establishing colonies in the "New World"?They all wanted religious freedomThey all wanted ore land for their growing populationThey all wanted to increase their wealthThey all wanted to share their culture and improve their lives30s
- Q7Which European country used superior weapons and technology to claim the most land in North & South America?PortugalSpainFranceEngland30s
- Q8What is the name of the economic system that is based upon private ownership of business in order to make a profit?SocialismMercantilismAbsolutismCapitalism30s
- Q9Which groups of people were in the growing middle class in Europe?PeasantsMerchantsNoblesRoyalty30s
- Q10Why did both Chinese and Japanese implement a policy of isolation towards Europeans in the 1500s?They were being invaded and controlled by the EuropeansThey were resisting being enslaved by the EuropeansThey were not interested in products offered for trade by the Europeans.They wanted to stop the spread of Christianity in their culture30s
- Q11In the Americas, which group of Europeans had the most cooperative relationship with the Native Americans?English plantation ownersSpanish conquistadorsFrench fur tradersNew England merchants30s
- Q12What did French & Russian rulers have in common in the 1600s & 1700s?They adopted Enlightenment ideasThey gave limited rights to the middle classThey allowed the nobles to share their powerThey ruled with unlimited power30s
- Q13Which of the following limited the power of the King of England?Royal ColoniesThe Magna CartaChurch of EnglandMercantilism30s
- Q14What was the impact of the slave trade on Africa?African leaders became wealthy and the culture began to thriveAfricans united to resist EuropeansForced migration from Africa led to a decrease in the populationEuropeans were able to take over large parts of Africa as colonies30s
- Q15What technological advancements made it possible for Europeans to explore the world?the astrolabe, the caravel, and church leadershipthe system of maps, the astrolabe, and the steamshipthe compass, the astrolabe, and the caravelthe rudder, the caravel, and the steamship30s