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Global History Exam
Regents Highschool
Question | Answer |
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During the Neolithic Revolution, production of a food surplus led directly to | an increase in population |
What was a major effect of the Columbian exchange? | Introduction of new food crops to Europe |
A primary goal of European Crusaders fighting in the Middle East was to | secure access to Christian holy sites in Jerusalem |
The Tang dynasty contributed to the development of Chinese culture by | producing porcelain and block printing |
A primary goal of European Crusaders fighting in the Middle East was to | secure access to Christian holy sites in Jerusalem |
What was an immediate result of the Black Death? | Overseas exploration |
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism? | People have potential and can improve themselves by learning |
Which development is most closely associated with early Inca achievements? | Adapting a mountainous environment |
The West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were able to thrive because | they controlled the gold-salt trade |
Which geographic feature served as a barrier to political unity and encouraged the rise of independent city-states in ancient Greece? | Mountain ranges |
Aprimary goal of European Crusaders fighting in the Middle East was to | secure access to Christian holy sites in Jerusalem |
Increases in trade and commerce that occurred during the late Middle Ages in Europe resulted in | the development of more towns and cities |
The writings of both Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta inspired | exploration and trade |
What was a major effect of the Columbian exchange? | Introduction of new food crops to Europe |
Which policy is a country using when it regulates its colonies’ imports and exports to produce a favorable balance of trade? | Mercantilism |
Nanjing, Venice, and Mogadishu were powerful and influential cities in the 13th century because they all | took advantage of the factors of location |
Based on this passage, historians should treat oral histories and oral traditions as | cultural evidence |
Which academic discipline focuses study on the roles and functions of government? | Political science |
Based on this passage, how have the negative effects of the monsoons been reduced in recent years? | an improved infrastructure makes it possible to bring supplies to areas in need of help |