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When Russia and Britain established spheres of influence in Persia, Russia and Britain ______

A
each gained partial control of Persia’s economy.
B
together shared total control of Persia’s government.
C
together shared total control of the Suez Canal.
D
each gained partial control of the Suez Canal.
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The chart shows data on the construction of dreadnoughts, or armed battleships, by 1914.A logical conclusion that can be drawn from this chart is that Britain and Germany were

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engaged in an arms race.
B
looking for ways to cooperate.
C
hoping not to fight on land.
D
the strongest nations on the earth.
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What started the Russo-Japanese War?

A
Russia issued a preemptive strike on Japan in the Sea of China.
B
The conflict over Korea escalated into war near Seoul, Korea.
C
Japan launched a surprise attack on the city of Port Arthur in Russia.
D
Negotiations to avoid war broke down, and war ensued.
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Which option shows the correct order of events in India’s history?

A
I. The Sepoy Rebellion takes place.II. Mughal officials lose their land and wealth.III. The British raj forms and begins to rule.IV. The East India Company loses control.
B
I. The British raj forms and begins to rule.II. The East India Company loses control.III. Mughal officials lose their land and wealth.IV. The Sepoy Rebellion takes place.
C
I. The East India Company loses control.II. The British raj forms and begins to rule.III. The Sepoy Rebellion takes place.IV. Mughal officials lose their land and wealth.
D
I. Mughal officials lose their land and wealth.II. The Sepoy Rebellion takes place.III.The East India Company loses control.IV. The British raj forms and begins to rule.
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How was Japan easily able to defeat China in the Sino-Japanese War?

A
Japan’s military was better trained and equipped.
B
China surrendered quickly.
C
China had fewer troops.
D
Japan enlisted the help of its allies in Europe.
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Read an excerpt from President Wilson’s speech asking Congress to declare war on Germany.It is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars. But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for things which we have always carried nearest to our hearts—for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own Governments, for the rights and liberties of small nations, for universal dominion of right by such a concert of free peoples as shall bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free.

A
Wilson believed that without American involvement, Germany would surely win the war.
B
Wilson believed that war is near to the hearts of the American people.
C
Wilson believed that the United States is determined to protect democratic ideals.
D
Wilson believed that the United States needed to force Germany to submit to American authority.
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As a result of the Crimean War, the Ottoman Empire became more reliant on Britain and France because

A
Britain and France defeated and gained control of Crimea.
B
Britain and France helped the empire win the war.
C
Britain and France helped rebuild the empire after the war.
D
Britain and France formed a protectorate with the empire.
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In saying that he wanted “peace without victory,” President Wilson demonstrated that he was a(n)

A
realist.
B
idealist.
C
tough negotiator.
D
coward.
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The end of dynastic rule in China was ultimately due to

A
greed.
B
opium.
C
imperialism.
D
isolationism.
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Which of the following describes an economic effect of European imperialism in Africa?

A
African colonies were forced to import all their raw materials from Europe.
B
Little money was invested in technology or infrastructure not related to exports.
C
Many Africans were forced to work in factories that were little more than sweatshops.
D
Plantations and mines were prohibited under strict rules imposed by Europeans.
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Which is not an abundant natural resource found in Africa?

A
Diamonds
B
Palm oil
C
Coal
D
Farm land
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Which of the following best describes the Ottoman Empire in the years just before World War I?

A
strong and powerful
B
eager to invade the Balkans
C
weak and in decline
D
allied with the Triple Entente
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What realization did China and Japan share following the Sino-Japanese War?

A
Their militaries needed to be modernized.
B
Their isolationist past had left them far behind western society.
C
They shared a dislike of western ideas and culture.
D
They needed to forgo tradition in order to advance in society.
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842?

A
China got what it wanted because it showed strength during negotiation.
B
Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War.
C
It prevented further wars between China and the Europeans.
D
It was the cause of further discord leading to more wars.
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In which of these countries was the western front located during World War I? Select four options.

A
Italy
B
France
C
Great Britain
D
Belgium
E
Germany
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A mobilization plan allows a country to

A
ensure that all its citizens can read and write.
B
assemble its armed forces and move them quickly.
C
make sure that all its citizens eat healthy food.
D
end hostilities with a neighboring country.
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What was the political goal of the mandate system?

A
to weaken the Central Powers
B
to give more territory to France and Britain
C
to develop trade in the territories
D
to establish democracy in the territories
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What was one negative consequence of the British raj’s rule in India?

A
Sanitation and public health continued to suffer.
B
The legal system saw few modern improvements.
C
Only a few thousand Indians got a higher education.
D
Civil servants were segregated from ordinary Indians.
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The British established the East India Company to acquire

A
oil and other natural resources in Asia.
B
spices and other goods found in Asia.
C
soldiers for their armies and navies.
D
workers for their factories and mills.
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What part did the alliance system play in the events that led to World War I?

A
Countries that were in alliances with other countries were obligated to support their allies when war was declared.
B
Alliances enabled countries to cooperate in establishing large colonial empires.
C
Countries that were in alliances with other countries were guaranteed that they would not have to go to war.
D
The countries in one alliance system were not allowed to trade with countries in competing alliances, which further divided Europe.

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