Which Russian city came to new prominence in the period of Mongol rule?
A) Kiev
B) Petersburg
C) Moscow
D) Novgorod
Answer: C
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Which description best characterizes the American empire prior to World War I?
A. a few Caribbean areas that were formally annexed B. a significant global empire of areas under economic dominance C. a mixture of annexed colonies and areas under limited political control D. a small number of Asian protectorates under limited control
Pericles' speech to the Athenians in 431 b.c.e. is a reminder that
A) modern Western ideas about politics and society owe a great debt to the ancient Greeks. B) without Aspasia, Pericles would not have been able to govern. C) the ancient world is a foreign place modern people cannot understand. D) the ancient Greeks were far wiser than modern men. E) democracy is the worst form of government.
Popular reaction in Austria to the German Anschluss was
a. passive resistance. b. the formation of guerrilla resistance groups. c. the formation of organizations to protect the Jews. d. enthusiastic demonstrations and attacks on Jews. e. panic and dismay.
Government policy toward Native Americans in the 1860s __________
A) ignored or opposed tribal organization B) was consistent but not successful because of tribal organization C) was formulated by humanitarians who wanted to preserve tribal organization D) was a failure because the Indians insisted on being farmers E) was based on a system of hierarchy toward various groups