Which of these best describes the religious preferences of most English people in the second half of the sixteenth century? A) Most practiced a form of Christianity little different from traditional Catholicism. B) Most were radical Protestants. C) Most were indifferent to religion and religious practice. D) Most were secret Catholics who wished to re-establish […]
Amerindian cultures followed a pattern of development similar to Africa and Asia but lacked A) development of urban centers. B) a belief in monarchy. C) human sacrifices. D) the horse. E) theocratic systems. ANSWER D
During the course of what was known as “the scramble,” __________. A) enslaved Africans were forced to run to places on the slave ships B) slavers branded the Africans onboard ship C) auctioneers increased buyers’ bids on slaves D) buyers picked slaves for purchase out of a corral ANSWER Answer: D
The birth of the gay liberation movement was __________. a. the Outing b. the founding of ACT UP c. the Stonewall Riots d. the founding of the Gay Activist Alliance e. the founding of the Gay Liberation Front ANSWER C
Mercantilism led to competition between nations because the world economy was considered to be __________. A) constantly expanding B) a zero-sum game C) constantly shrinking D) based on credit rather than goods ANSWER Answer: B
During the Formative Period (before 150 C.E.), the ________ became the origin group of the later Mesoamerican people. A) San Lorenzo B) Olmecs C) Aztecs D) Incas E) Mayans ANSWER B
Give a brief summary of slavery in the Spanish colonies. Was slavery there more or less harsh than in British North American colonies? Why? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Key Points: slavery in New Mexico and Florida; slavery in British North America; maroons; interracial sexual relationships
The Camp David Accords provided a framework for peace negotiations between __________. a. the United States and the Soviet Union b. North Vietnam and South Vietnam c. Iran and the United States d. Israel and Egypt e. the Soviet Union and China ANSWER D
In The Sovereignty and Goodness of God, Mary Rowlandson described her experiences __________. A) as an Indian captive B) recovering from smallpox C) converting to Catholicism D) as a widow left with four children ANSWER Answer: A
American soldiers had all of the following advantages against British troops during the Revolution except which one? a. They had experience in Indian warfare. b. They knew how to handle rifles and muskets. c. They knew how to fight in forests. d. They could count on a consistent and stable supply of manpower. ANSWER […]
