Revolutions of the World

Question 1ExpertLevel 6

In the Iranian Revolution of 1979 what was the main combination of grievances against the Shah's rule?

APolitical repression western influence and religious oppositionBOnly shortage of rainfallCMemory of Mongol invasionDBeginning of Industrial Revolution

Question 2ExpertLevel 6

Why is Portugal's Carnation Revolution considered relatively peaceful?

ABecause flowers became symbols and rule changed without major bloodshedBBecause it involved nuclear warCBecause monarchy was establishedDBecause colonialism expanded

Question 3ExpertLevel 6

What was the main result of Czechoslovakia's Velvet Revolution?

APeaceful end of communist one party ruleBReturn of French monarchyCCreation of American coloniesDRebirth of Roman Empire

Question 4ExpertLevel 6

What was the strongest ideological similarity between the American and French Revolutions?

AProtection of birth based privilegesBEmphasis on popular sovereignty and rightsCExpansion of absolute monarchyDEstablishment of church rule

Question 5ExpertLevel 6

Which statement about the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution is most appropriate?

AHaitian Revolution was influenced by French revolutionary ideas of liberty and equalityBHaitian Revolution occurred a thousand years before the French RevolutionCBoth were limited only to religious reform movementsDBoth permanently strengthened slavery

Question 6ExpertLevel 6

In which revolution were independence movement and social emancipation from slavery most clearly linked?

AIndustrial RevolutionBHaitian RevolutionCJuly RevolutionDMeiji Restoration

Question 7ExpertLevel 6

Which difference is correct when comparing the Russian Revolution and the Chinese Communist Revolution?

AWorkers' urban base was more prominent in Russia while rural peasant base was more decisive in ChinaBBoth were revolutions only of maritime tradersCThere was no land question in ChinaDWorld War I had no effect in Russia

Question 8ExpertLevel 6

Which event best shows the role of World War I in the background of the Russian Revolution?

AThe war increased military defeats food crisis and distrust of the regimeBThe war ended all economic problems in RussiaCThe war permanently increased the Tsar's popularityDThe war made Russia impose new taxes on colonies

Question 9ExpertLevel 6

How did economic crisis affect the political explosion in the French Revolution?

AFiscal crisis and inflation increased social discontentBThe king paid all debts immediatelyCNobles voluntarily gave up all privilegesDTaxation in France was completely equal

Question 10ExpertLevel 6

Which problem did the federal constitution formed after the American Revolution try to solve?

AWeak central government and coordination among statesBBread crisis in FranceCRussian feudalismDIndustrialization of Japan

Question 11ExpertLevel 6

Which change was most important among the social results of the Industrial Revolution?

AExpansion of the urban working classBEnd of all citiesCComplete disappearance of farm toolsDRevival of divine power of kings

Question 12ExpertLevel 6

Which statement best balances both failure and impact of the Revolutions of 1848?

AMany uprisings were suppressed quickly but the legacy of liberalism and nationalism grew strongerBThey were entirely pirate warsCThey erased nationalism from EuropeDThey never affected industrial society

Question 13ExpertLevel 6

Which revolution gave an example of rapid state led modernization in Asia in response to Western pressure?

ACuban RevolutionBMeiji RestorationCVelvet RevolutionDGlorious Revolution

Question 14ExpertLevel 6

How is the global impact of the Cuban Revolution connected with the Cold War?

ACuba emerged as a socialist state near the United StatesBCuba created the Roman EmpireCCuba began the Industrial RevolutionDCuba stormed the Bastille in France

Question 15ExpertLevel 6

The result of the Iranian Revolution appeared in what type of state system?

ATheocratic republicBHereditary European monarchyCColonial company ruleDCity state league

Question 16ExpertLevel 6

Which example shows that not all revolutions are violent?

AVelvet RevolutionBReign of TerrorCRussian Civil WarDStorming of the Bastille

Question 17ExpertLevel 6

The main aim of the Philippine Revolution was related to what?

AIndependence from Spanish colonial ruleBRestoration of the Russian TsarCProtection of Japanese feudalismDExpansion of the French Empire

Question 18ExpertLevel 6

What was the importance of the Vietnamese August Revolution of 1945?

AIt led to declaration of independence and strengthened anti colonial struggleBIt ended the republic in FranceCIt created Parliament in EnglandDIt began slavery in Haiti

Question 19ExpertLevel 6

Why is the Algerian Revolution considered a difficult and long struggle?

ABecause it was an armed national liberation struggle against French colonialismBBecause it was limited to changing tax listsCBecause it had no public participationDBecause it was a Roman slave revolt

Question 20ExpertLevel 6

Which revolution made anti slavery struggles a major issue in Atlantic world politics?

AHaitian RevolutionBMeiji RestorationCCarnation RevolutionDVelvet Revolution

Question 21ExpertLevel 6

Which is the correct example of a structural cause in the study of revolutions?

ALong standing tax inequality and social privilegesBOnly an accidental speech by one personCOne day weather changeDA king's personal hobby

Question 22ExpertLevel 6

Which example best shows the role of spread of ideas in revolutions?

AInfluence of Enlightenment ideas in American and French RevolutionsBStrengthening of monarchy only by natural disasterCIndustrial machines causing no social changeDConstitution being made by a sea storm

Question 23ExpertLevel 6

Why is the English Civil War sometimes considered a revolution?

ABecause the power struggle between Parliament and the king limited royal authorityBBecause Britain became a French colonyCBecause industrial machines were stoppedDBecause the American Constitution was made

Question 24ExpertLevel 6

The Leveller movement in English revolutionary politics was linked to which demand?

ADefense of divine right of kingsBWider suffrage and equality before lawCExpansion of slavery in coloniesDComplete ban on agriculture

Question 25ExpertLevel 6

What was the impact of Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet in the American Revolution?

AIt strengthened British monarchyBIt legalized slave tradeCIt strengthened public opinion in favor of independenceDIt gave power to the French emperor

Revolutions of the World

Quiz this set

In the Iranian Revolution of 1979 what was the main combination of grievances against the Shah's rule?

Why is Portugal's Carnation Revolution considered relatively peaceful?

What was the main result of Czechoslovakia's Velvet Revolution?

What was the strongest ideological similarity between the American and French Revolutions?

Which statement about the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution is most appropriate?

In which revolution were independence movement and social emancipation from slavery most clearly linked?

Which difference is correct when comparing the Russian Revolution and the Chinese Communist Revolution?

Which event best shows the role of World War I in the background of the Russian Revolution?

How did economic crisis affect the political explosion in the French Revolution?

Which problem did the federal constitution formed after the American Revolution try to solve?

Which change was most important among the social results of the Industrial Revolution?

Which statement best balances both failure and impact of the Revolutions of 1848?

Which revolution gave an example of rapid state led modernization in Asia in response to Western pressure?

How is the global impact of the Cuban Revolution connected with the Cold War?

The result of the Iranian Revolution appeared in what type of state system?

Which example shows that not all revolutions are violent?

The main aim of the Philippine Revolution was related to what?

What was the importance of the Vietnamese August Revolution of 1945?

Why is the Algerian Revolution considered a difficult and long struggle?

Which revolution made anti slavery struggles a major issue in Atlantic world politics?

Which is the correct example of a structural cause in the study of revolutions?

Which example best shows the role of spread of ideas in revolutions?

Why is the English Civil War sometimes considered a revolution?

The Leveller movement in English revolutionary politics was linked to which demand?

What was the impact of Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet in the American Revolution?

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Revolutions of the World

Quiz this set

In the Iranian Revolution of 1979 what was the main combination of grievances against the Shah's rule?

Why is Portugal's Carnation Revolution considered relatively peaceful?

What was the main result of Czechoslovakia's Velvet Revolution?

What was the strongest ideological similarity between the American and French Revolutions?

Which statement about the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution is most appropriate?

In which revolution were independence movement and social emancipation from slavery most clearly linked?

Which difference is correct when comparing the Russian Revolution and the Chinese Communist Revolution?

Which event best shows the role of World War I in the background of the Russian Revolution?

How did economic crisis affect the political explosion in the French Revolution?

Which problem did the federal constitution formed after the American Revolution try to solve?

Which change was most important among the social results of the Industrial Revolution?

Which statement best balances both failure and impact of the Revolutions of 1848?

Which revolution gave an example of rapid state led modernization in Asia in response to Western pressure?

How is the global impact of the Cuban Revolution connected with the Cold War?

The result of the Iranian Revolution appeared in what type of state system?

Which example shows that not all revolutions are violent?

The main aim of the Philippine Revolution was related to what?

What was the importance of the Vietnamese August Revolution of 1945?

Why is the Algerian Revolution considered a difficult and long struggle?

Which revolution made anti slavery struggles a major issue in Atlantic world politics?

Which is the correct example of a structural cause in the study of revolutions?

Which example best shows the role of spread of ideas in revolutions?

Why is the English Civil War sometimes considered a revolution?

The Leveller movement in English revolutionary politics was linked to which demand?

What was the impact of Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet in the American Revolution?

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