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GLOBAL REGENTS NY EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -107 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Ancient Greek arcitects are most noted for their development of the __?__

Answer:

Column (i.e.-Doric, Ionic, Corinthian) Question 2: The Renaissance was considered a time of "rebirth" in several areas-list a few:

Answer:

Art, Science, Literature, and Culture.

Question 3: What is Feudalism?

Answer:

A social, economic, and political system of the middle ages.

Question 4: What is the holy city of Islam?

Answer:

Mecca

Question 5: How was Maximiliean Robsperre forced from power?

Answer:

by his fellow revolutionaries

Question 6: Where did the renaissance begin?

Answer:

In Italy Question 7: Briefly Describe the Cuban Missle Crisis:

Answer:

1962-Soviets were building nuclear missle bases in Cuba-US surrounded Cuba w/ ships to make a blockade-a standoff incured-eventually both sides made compromises & war was avoided.

Question 8: What was the purpose of the Pyramids in ancient Egypt?

Answer:

They were tombs to hold kings (pharaohs) when they died-to honor them in their afterlife.

Question 9: What was the importance of the Gutenberg printing press?

Answer:

For the first time books could be replicated easily and information could be spread quickly.Question 10: The Eightfold Path, The Four Noble Truths, and Nirvana are all associated with what religion?

Answer:

Buddhism

Question 11: Where is the Fertile Cresent located?

Answer:

It stretches between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, starting at the Mediterranean Sea.

Question 12: What was the Neolithic Revolution noted for?

Answer:

The development of agriculture

Question 13: What language was Renaissance literature printed in?

Answer:

Vernacular (Spoken language of a paticular area

Question 14: What changes where made during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer:

The domestic sytem (hand made items) was replaced with the factory system

Question 15: What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?

Answer:

Code of rules to live by-a guide to proper moral behavior

Question 16: Who was the Greek philosopher that wrote "The Republic"?

Answer:

Plato Question 17: Meji of Japan tried to accomplish what during the Meji Restoration?

Answer:

Make changes that would Modernize and Westernize Japan

Question 18: What does a belief in Animism imply?

Answer:

A belief that the spirits of nature are present in all living and nonliving objects.

Question 19: "The Great War" is also known as __?__

Answer:

WWI

Question 20: What was the city state of Sparta most noted for?

Answer:

Its military discipline

Question 21: Who is known as the father of Communism?

Answer:

Karl Marx (he supported proetariat)

Question 22: What is an entrepreneur?

Answer:

A person who starts his own business

Question 23: Describe the "Cold War" that followed WWII?

Answer:

A standoff between "Super Powers" (US & Russia) each trying to influence other countries with their political and economic beliefs

Question 24: What was Buddha's original name?

Answer:

Siddhartha Guatama

Question 25: What is the Caste System in India based upon?

Answer:

Their religion (Hinduism)

Question 26: Who was Mohammed?

Answer:

The 1st true prophet for the Islamic religion (Allah spoke to him through Gabriel), he was also a businessman, military leader ans a political leader

Question 27: How long did the Peloponnesian war last & who won?

Answer:

27 years-Sparta won Question 28: How are the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments similar?

Answer:

They both provide a guide to proper moral behavior.