Super Quiz™PowerPoint Test 1

2011-2012

The “unprecedented series of external and internal

challenges” to the mercantile colonial world began in

the late

Question 1

a. fourteenth centuryb. fifteenth centuryc. sixteenth centuryd. seventeenth centurye. eighteenth century

The “unprecedented series of external and internal

challenges” to the mercantile colonial world began in

the late

Question 1

e.eighteenth century(34, 1, 1)

Who was the German ruler from 1888 to 1918?

Question 2

a. Adolf Hitlerb. Kaiser Wilhelm IIc. Otto von Bismarckd. Frederick Williame. King George III

Who was the German ruler from 1888 to 1918?

Question 2

b. Kaiser Wilhelm II(80, 1, 1)

Which term is used to describe the history and

culture of the Americas in the era preceding the

exploration of Christopher Columbus?

Question 3

a. Columbianb. pre-Columbianc. Eurocentricd. expansionisme. colonialism

Which term is used to describe the history and

culture of the Americas in the era preceding the

exploration of Christopher Columbus?

Question 3

b. pre-Columbian(6, 1, 1)

In the late eighteenth century, what form did the most significant of the “external challenges” to the mercantile colonial world take?

Question 4

a. religious protestsb. independence movementsc. parliamentary reformd. economic boycottse. increased pirateering

In the late eighteenth century, what form did the most significant of the “external challenges” to the mercantile colonial world take?

Question 4

b. independence movements(34, 1, 1)

Where did the Islamic Malinké ruler stave off French

conquest with modern European weaponry?

Question 5

a. Malib. Sudan c. South Africad. Cameroon e. Namibia

Where did the Islamic Malinké ruler stave off French

conquest with modern European weaponry?

Question 5

a. Mali(81, 2, 1)

What percentage of the Free French forces during

World War II were African conscripts?

Question 6

a. twenty percentb. forty percentc. fifty percentd. eighty percente. over ninety percent

What percentage of the Free French forces during

World War II were African conscripts?

Question 6

a. twenty percent(110, 1, 1)

Which of the following terms is BEST defined as “the

belief in basic sameness of all humans”?

Question 7

a. imperialismb. Colbertismc. Enlightenment universalismd. mercantilisme. Protestant ethic

Which of the following terms is BEST defined as “the

belief in basic sameness of all humans”?

Question 7

c. Enlightenment universalism(34, 2, 4)

Which European country succeeded in the full-scale

subjugation of the Congo Free State in the late

nineteenth century?

Question 8

a. Franceb. Britainc. Belgiumd. Italye. Germany

Which European country succeeded in the full-scale

subjugation of the Congo Free State in the late

nineteenth century?

Question 8

c. Belgium(81, 2, 2)

The founder of the Ottoman Empire was

Question 9

a. Piet Heynb. Süleyman c. Pieter Dirckszn Keyzerd. Selim Ie. Osman I

The founder of the Ottoman Empire was

Question 9

e. Osman I(7, 1, 1)

Which English merchant navigator reopened trade with Russia in 1553?

Question 10

a. Sebastian Cabotb. Richard Horec. William Hawkinsd. John Hawkinse. Hugh Willoughby

Which English merchant navigator reopened trade with Russia in 1553?

Question 10

e.Hugh Willoughby (20, 2, 2)

Whose “cult of the noble savage” fostered popular

sympathy for enslaved Africans?

Question 11

a. John Lockeb. Baron Montesquieuc. Denis Diderotd. Jean Jacques Rousseaue. William Wordsworth

Whose “cult of the noble savage” fostered popular

sympathy for enslaved Africans?

Question 11

d. Jean Jacques Rousseau(34, 1, 3)

In the 1880s, France appeased Spain with a small

zone of control bordering its northern African

protectorate of

Question 12

a. Algeriab. Togoc. Moroccod. Congoe. Libya

In the 1880s, France appeased Spain with a small

zone of control bordering its northern African

protectorate of

Question 12

c. Morocco(81, 2, 3)

What was the first capital of the Ming Dynasty?

Question 13

a. Constantinopleb. Nankingc. Pekingd. Javae. Canton

What was the first capital of the Ming Dynasty?

Question 13

b. Nanking(7, 2, 1)

Which of the following practices, according to Adam

Smith, was riddled with “built-in efficiency and

inflexibility”?

Question 14

a. communismb. capitalismc. slaveryd. socialisme. primitivism

Which of the following practices, according to Adam

Smith, was riddled with “built-in efficiency and

inflexibility”?

Question 14

c. slavery(35, 2, 2)

The Mahdi army defeated the Anglo-Egyptian troops

led by

Question 15

a. Charles Gordonb. Matthew Perryc. Mungo Parkd. David Livingstonee. Henry Stanley

The Mahdi army defeated the Anglo-Egyptian troops

led by

Question 15

a. Charles Gordon(84, 1, 1)

After World War II, whose call for an independent

Muslim nation resulted in the massacres of Hindu

and Sikh shopkeepers in northwest British India?

Question 16

a. Harum al-Rashidb. Mehmet Alic. Mohammed Ali Jinnahd. Abbas Aliãe. Mohammed Saïd

After World War II, whose call for an independent

Muslim nation resulted in the massacres of Hindu

and Sikh shopkeepers in northwest British India?

Question 16

c. Mohammed Ali Jinnah(110, 2, 1)

In the early 1800s, which nation conducted an

aggressive anti-slaving mission on the Atlantic ships

carrying slave cargo?

Question 17

a. Franceb. Denmarkc. Britaind. United Statese. Netherlands

In the early 1800s, which nation conducted an

aggressive anti-slaving mission on the Atlantic ships

carrying slave cargo?

Question 17

c. Britain(36, 1, 2)

Who led British troops in their 1898 victory over the Mahdist

state?

Question 18

a. Charles Gordonb. Matthew Perryc. Mungo Parkd. Henry Stanleye. Horatio Herbert Kitchener

Who led British troops in their 1898 victory over the Mahdist

state?

Question 18

e. Horatio Herbert Kitchener(84, 1, 1)

In the 1500s, Charles V extended the reach of the

Holy Roman Empire to which European country?

Question 19

a. Franceb. Italyc. Austriad. Netherlandse. Spain

In the 1500s, Charles V extended the reach of the

Holy Roman Empire to which European country?

Question 19

e. Spain (8, 2, 2)

The ability of humans to shape the world around

them is called

Question 20

a. assimilationb. instrumentalityc. cultural exclusiond. exploitatione. religious acculturation

The ability of humans to shape the world around

them is called

Question 20

b. instrumentality(37, 2, 1)

Which noted English historian expressed a distinct

admiration for Islamic civilization?

Question 21

a. Edward Gibbonb. Jeremy Benthamc. James Milld. John Stuart Mille. Thomas Macaulay

Which noted English historian expressed a distinct

admiration for Islamic civilization?

Question 21

a. Edward Gibbon(37, 1, 1)

The Ashante in East Africa occupied land that

became the British colony of

Question 22

a. Togolandb. Dahomeyc. Ghanad. Cameroone. Ivory Coast

The Ashante in East Africa occupied land that

became the British colony of

Question 22

c. Ghana(84, 2, 2)

In the early seventeenth century, which group gave

the VOC the monopoly of trade in Asia?

Question 23

a. Dutch Long-Distance Companies b. Dutch West India Company c. Amsterdam Stock Exchanged. Heren XVIIe. Dutch States General

In the early seventeenth century, which group gave

the VOC the monopoly of trade in Asia?

Question 23

e. Dutch States General(9, 1, 1)

Which of the following vessels was the imperial yacht

on which Empress Eugénie of France entered the

Suez Canal in 1869?

Question 24

a. North Starb. Sphinxc. Nellied. Aiglee. Hugh Lindsay

Which of the following vessels was the imperial yacht

on which Empress Eugénie of France entered the

Suez Canal in 1869?

Question 24

d. Aigle(72, 1, 4)

In the late nineteenth century, British merchants

organized the Royal Niger Company to protect the

commercial interests devoted to which crop?

Question 25

a. opiumb. cottonc. palm oild. sugare. tobacco

In the late nineteenth century, British merchants

organized the Royal Niger Company to protect the

commercial interests devoted to which crop?

Question 25

c. palm oil(84, 2, 2)

What country in the Middle East became the primary focus for business alliances for both the United States and Britain in the aftermath of World War II?

Question 26

a. Saudi Arabiab. Palestinec. Israeld. Lebanone. Iraq

What country in the Middle East became the primary focus for business alliances for both the United States and Britain in the aftermath of World War II?

Question 26

a. Saudi Arabia(113, 2, 1)

Who was the President of France during the 1931

Colonial Exhibition?

Question 27

a. Camille Pellatanb. Gaston Dourmerguec. Lanzi di Scalead. Hubert Lyauteye. Paul Reynaud

Who was the President of France during the 1931

Colonial Exhibition?

Question 27

b. Gaston Dourmergue(49, 2, 2)

While the officer in “Shooting an Elephant”

evaluates the situation with the crowd and the

elephant, he waits for the return of the

Question 28

a. British Rajb. ownerc. mahoutd. nawabe. bey

While the officer in “Shooting an Elephant”

evaluates the situation with the crowd and the

elephant, he waits for the return of the

Question 28

c. mahout(104, 1, 1)

Which French fort posed a threat to the success of the Ohio Company of Virginia?

Question 29

a. Fort Louisbourgb. Fort Duquesnec. Fort Niagarad. Fort Halifaxe. Fort Vincennes

Which French fort posed a threat to the success of the Ohio Company of Virginia?

Question 29

b. Fort Duquesne(28, 1, 2)

During the seventeenth century, which group of

people were labeled “barbaric” and regarded

similarly to both Scottish Highlanders or Islanders?

Question 30

a. Inuitsb. New Englandersc. the Irishd. Germanic peoplee. Italians

During the seventeenth century, which group of

people were labeled “barbaric” and regarded

similarly to both Scottish Highlanders or Islanders?

Question 30

c. the Irish(19, 1, 1)

Which explorer to the African continent led the Emin

Pasha Relief Expedition of 1886-88?

Question 31

a. Joshua Shawb. Henry Morton Stanleyc. John Kirkd. William Stahle. William Greener

Which explorer to the African continent led the Emin

Pasha Relief Expedition of 1886-88?

Question 31

b. Henry Morton Stanley(69, 1, 1)

In viewing the faces of the gathering crowd, the narrator in

“Shooting an Elephant” specifically compares the danger

posed by the elephant to his personal safety to that posed by

a/an __________________ pursuing a toad.

Question 32

a. crocodileb. tsunamic. kingd. criminale. steamroller

In viewing the faces of the gathering crowd, the narrator in

“Shooting an Elephant” specifically compares the danger

posed by the elephant to his personal safety to that posed by

a/an __________________ pursuing a toad.

Question 32

e.steamroller (106, 1, 1)

By 1770, commerce with their colonies accounted for

what fraction of the total volume of both British and

French foreign trade?

Question 33

a. one-sixthb. one-fifthc. one-fourthd. one-thirde. one-half

By 1770, commerce with their colonies accounted for

what fraction of the total volume of both British and

French foreign trade?

Question 33

d. one-third(25, 2, 1)

Which nation was at a distinct military disadvantage

from its use of gingals in place of field artillery to

defend its forts against sea barbarians in the

nineteenth century?

Question 34

a. Turkeyb. Germanyc. Japand. Chinae. Burma

Which nation was at a distinct military disadvantage

from its use of gingals in place of field artillery to

defend its forts against sea barbarians in the

nineteenth century?

Question 34

d. China(66, 2, 2-3)

Who was the first to be killed in the “Shooting an

Elephant” narrative?

Question 35

a. a mahoutb. the Burmese sub-inspectorc. an Indian constabled. a black Dravidian cooliee. an old woman holding a switch

Who was the first to be killed in the “Shooting an

Elephant” narrative?

Question 35

d. a black Dravidian coolie(104, 2, 1)

In 1953, the CIA directed a coup against which nationalist prime minister?

Question 36

a. François Mitterrandb. Charles de Gaullec. Mohammad Mosaddeqd. Gamal Abdul Nassere. Faisal bin Abdul Aziz

In 1953, the CIA directed a coup against which nationalist prime minister?

Question 36

c. Mohammad Mosaddeq(114, 1, 1)

Which of the following terms is a general label for

firearms into which the propellant charge is loaded

from the front of a gun?

Question 37

a. smooth boreb. muzzleloaderc. flintlockd. breechloadere. needle-gun

Which of the following terms is a general label for

firearms into which the propellant charge is loaded

from the front of a gun?

Question 37

b. muzzleloader(64, 2, 1)

The attitude of the narrator of “Shooting an

Elephant” toward the Burmese who mocked him was

Question 38

a. hatredb. compassionatec. indifferentd. welcominge. tinged with violence

The attitude of the narrator of “Shooting an

Elephant” toward the Burmese who mocked him was

Question 38

a. hatred(103, 2, 2)

Which Native American chief was killed by Captain

Ralph Lane and his men during the conflicts on

Roanoke Island?

Question 39

a. Winginab. Manteoc. Wanchesed. Croatoane. Pocahontas

Which Native American chief was killed by Captain

Ralph Lane and his men during the conflicts on

Roanoke Island?

Question 39

a. Wingina(21, 1, 1)

Which of the following was the first aluminum

steamer to be used in navigating Africa’s rivers?

Question 40

a. Pioneerb. Lady Nyassac. Ballayd. Léon Blote. North Star

Which of the following was the first aluminum

steamer to be used in navigating Africa’s rivers?

Question 40

d. Léon Blot(63, 2, 3)

Plasmodium vivax is the agent for transmitting

Question 41

a. dengue feverb. dysenteryc. yellow feverd. typhoide. tertian malaria

Plasmodium vivax is the agent for transmitting

Question 41

e. tertian malaria(58, 2, 2)

Edmund Morel’s 1904 book was based primarily on

Question 42

a. court records and testimonyb. interviews with indigenous tribesmenc. logs of slave tradersd. interviews with members of British parliamente. interviews with Belgian bureaucrats and businessmen

Edmund Morel’s 1904 book was based primarily on

Question 42

e.interviews with Belgian bureaucrats and businessmen(101, 1, 3)

The Muscovy Company was a joint stock company

focusing on trade with

Question 43

a. Africab. Russiac. the Balticd. the Mediterranean and Middle Easte. India and China

The Muscovy Company was a joint stock company

focusing on trade with

Question 43

b. Russia(20, 2, 2)

Which aging Frenchman was in charge of the 1931

Colonial Exhibition in France?

Question 44

a. Camille Pellatanb. Gaston Dourmerguec. Lanzi di Scalead. Hubert Lyauteye. Paul Reynaud

Which aging Frenchman was in charge of the 1931

Colonial Exhibition in France?

Question 44

d. Hubert Lyautey(50, 2, 3)

In 1957, which group initiated the “first blow to

Britain’s control of Africa” in the Gold Coast of

British West Africa?

Question 45

a. veteransb. womenc. hospital workersd. bureaucratse. prisoners

In 1957, which group initiated the “first blow to

Britain’s control of Africa” in the Gold Coast of

British West Africa?

Question 45

a. veterans(114, 2, 2)