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ThemesOfWorldHistory
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do historians apply various approaches to the study of world history? A. to ensure complete coverage of such a deep and wide subject B. to narrow the focus of their subject as much as possible C. to manage the study of such a deep and wide subject | C |
| Which is true of the "big picture" view of the world? A. It approaches history as a study of separate regions with few interconnections. B. It examines history from a global perspective and identifies common patterns. C. It focuses on history based on | B |
| Historians often divide history into periods of time based on A. major turning points. B. historical patterns. C. historical connections. D. spatial frames. | A |
| Which historical investigation would have the broadest spatial frame? A. a study of the reign of King Tutankhamen of Egypt B. a study of the development of cuneiform writing in Sumer C. a study of the architecture of the Qing dynasty period in China | D |
| Which of the following is a “habit of mind” useful for studying history? A. looking for global patterns over time and space B. making judgments based on universal standards C. keeping your focus exclusively on a single region D. all of the above | A |
| Values that many consider to be universal standards such as democracy and human rights A. may not be accepted everywhere across time. B. are an example of a human-environment interaction. C. are not important to think about when studying history. D. s | A |
| Which statement about colonial North America addresses social structures? A. Many immigrants came from Germany. B. The British imposed a series of unpopular taxes. C. Some colonies were chartered by the king. D. Women took care of the home and garden | D |
| Historians would consider the theme of _____ when examining recovery efforts in Europe after World War II. A. economic structures B. cultural interaction C. political structures D. all of the above | D |
| Which historical event would fit under the theme of political structures?A. the overthrow of the French monarchy B. the writing of the American Constitution C. the establishment of the German nation D. all of the above | D |
| Which historical question requires an interregional view? A. How did the trade of enslaved people affect Africa, Europe, and the Americas? B. How did China change between the Han, Tang, and Ming dynasties? C. What technology did the ancient Egyptians u | A |
| Which theme would historians most likely consider first when examining the Great Depression? A. human-environment interaction B. economic structures C. cultural interaction D. political structures | B |
| During which period has human technology affected the environment? A. throughout history B. since the invention of the steam engine C. since the discovery of climate change D. throughout the 20th century | A |
| Which topic would fall under the theme of social structures? A. forms of government B. gender roles and relations C. the development of religions D. the rise of industry | B |
| The concept of cultural diffusion would most likely be used by a historian to explain A. the fall of an empire. B. the outbreak of war in a region. C. the growth and spread of a religion. D. the establishment of an absolute monarchy. | C |
| The spread of the bubonic plague from Asia to Europe in the 14th century best illustrates which theme of world history?A. cultural interaction B. economic structures C. human-environment interaction D. political structures | C |
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