Multiple Choice Test Taking Tips

Read the question before you look at the answer.

Come up with the answer in your head before looking at the possible answers, this waythe choices given on the test won't throw you off or trick you.

Eliminate answers you know aren't right.

Read all the choices before choosing your answer.

Don't keep on changing your answer, usually your first choice is the right one, unless youmisread the question.

In "All of the above" and "None of the above" choices, if you are certain one of thestatements is true don't choose "None of the above" or one of the statements are false don'tchoose "All of the above".

In a question with an "All of the above" choice, if you see that at least two correctstatements, then "All of the above" is probably the answer.

A positive choice is more likely to be true than a negative one.Usually the correct answer is the choice with the most information.

How did European colonization lead to the 1994 Rwandan genocide?

A. It increased economic stabilityB. It helped create a stable governmentC. It helped Rwanda capitalize on its natural resourcesD. It increased ethnic tensions within Rwanda that

prompted violence

During the Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, what was the status of the government? (pg.

422)

A. It was strongB. It was unstableC. It was unchangedD. It completely collapsed

How has Taliban rule affected the women of Afghanistan?

A. Women have made significant gains in economic opportunities

B. The rights of women have been significantly restrictedC. Women have gained prominence in governmentD. The rights of women have been abolished

Why are the areas near the Nile and Huang Rivers so densely

populated?

A. The river regions have better climatesB. The river regions allow successful farmingC. The river regions have more land available for

settlementsD. The river regions have greater opportunities for factory

employment

Which resulted from the political and economic standstill that occurred during

China’s Cultural Revolution? (pg. 427)

A. A decrease in literacyB. An increase in literacyC. A decrease in military enrollmentD. An increase in military enrollment

In which way are Shaka Zulu and Genghis Khan similar?

A. They both conquered parts of EuropeB. They both ruled during the same time periodC. They both ruled without causing violenceD. They both built armies while invading neighboring

tribes

Which would lead Chinese citizens to believe that the quality of life is

better in the United States?

A. China’s high rate of unemploymentB. China’s military control of the governmentC. The Chinese government’s restriction of certain human

rightsD. The Chinese government’s intervention into

international trade policies

What event was most important in European settlement of

Australia?

A. England sent prisoners to settle the continent in 1788B. The continent became industrialized during World War IIC. Australians declared independence from England after a

revolutionD. Aboriginal people traveled across the continent of

Australia in 1500

How did Communist rule change life in China in the 1950’s?

A. Religious worship was prohibitedB. Family became the basic unit of societyC. Couples could have as many children as they wantedD. People were encouraged to express their religious

beliefs

Which is an impact of the mountainous terrain in Japan?

A. It has reduced usable farmlandB. It leads to numerous tsunamis and monsoonsC. It makes the nation susceptible to attack from invadersD. It has helped travel and tourism become the most

important industry in the nation

Which was a positive impact of European colonization?

A. Europeans outlawed the slave tradeB. Europeans brought medicine, education, and advanced toolsC. Europeans helped African nations develop their own

governmentsD. Europeans unified different ethnic groups and helped them

live in peace

After World War II, what was the primary impact of decolonization?

A. The end of apartheidB. The growth of manufacturingC. The spread of communism throughout the continentD. The rise of unstable new nations with unstable

governments and economies

Which feature does Russia lack that is common to most great

industrial nations?

A. Access to a warm water portB. Availability to natural resourcesC. Rivers to move goods and raw materialsD. Points of geographical contact with other nations

for trade

Why is the instability in the Middle East so important to the

rest of the world?

A. The countries of the Middle East have limited government control of oilB. Five of the six countries with the most oil reserves are in the Middle

EastC. It is easier to transport oil to all regions of the world from the Middle

EastD. All other oil reserves outside of the Middle East are unavailable for

export

North Korea has a constitution which states that most governing power rests

with the legislature. Despite this fact, how does the government actually function?

A. As a monarchyB. As a theocracyC. As an oligarchyD. As a dictatorship

How did the Bantu people influence the development of

Africa? (pg. 70)

A. They established new laws and rulesB. They introduced new crops and animals into the regionC. They spread their knowledge of farming and iron workingD. They established a common language to unite separate

cultures

Which refers to the spread of Judaism around the world?

A. The yeshivaB. Trade routesC. The diasporaD. missionaries

Which technology, developed by the ancient Mesopotamians, greatly advanced agriculture?

A. FertilizerB. IrrigationC. Crop rotationD. Horse and plow

Which is the primary barrier to Korean reunification?

A. Distinct historiesB. Distinct culturesC. Distinct languagesD. Distinct governments

How was Genghis Khan able to create an army that eventually conquered a large

portion of Asia and even parts of Europe?

A. He was born into nobilityB. He was the first to use bronze weaponsC. He united the Mongol and Turkic tribesD. He received support from European armies

Which best describes the impact Shari’ah has had on the formation of democracies in Islamic nations ?

A. It has encouraged democratic processes as a way of selecting leadersB. It has mostly opposed democracy as a contradiction of the law of

AllahC. It has little to no effect on attitudes towards democracy and Western

traditionsD. It has inspired many religious leaders to push for democracy as a way

to compliment the teaching of the Koran

Which best describes the importance of the Silk Road?

A. It was the main road from North America to AsiaB. It was the road Genghis Khan built for his armiesC. It was the main trade route between Europe and AsiaD. It was the only trade route spanning the European

continent

What is a major remaining influence from the colonial period in African nations ?

A. An excess of valuable natural resourcesB. Artificial borders that divide cultural groupsC. Large cities with highly educated populationsD. A unified economic system across the continent

Which industry has recently begun to grow and thrive in

India?

A. BankingB. TechnologyC. Agri-businessD. Weapons development

How did the belief in the “White Man’s Burden” affect the

continent of Africa?

A. It led to missionary journeysB. It discouraged the slave tradeC. It helped end the practice of ApartheidD. It was a main justification for European colonialism

How did disapproving nations attempt to penalize South Africa

for the practice of Apartheid?

A. They sponsored a coup d’etatB. They imposed economic sanctionsC. They practiced isolationism against the nationD. They provided black Africans with military training

What government structure, commonly found in the United States, was created by China’s Song dynasty?

A. Checks and balancesB. A written constitutionC. The civil service systemD. The three branches of government

How did the development of writing benefit trade?

A. Writing helped people keep recordsB. Writing increased the profit from tradingC. Writing allowed for the tracking of the seasonsD. Writing standardized language used among

cultures

Which event inspired protestors in Egypt to start a revolution that forced Hosni

Mubarak to step down as president after thirty years?

A. The continuing blockade of the Gaza Strip in cooperation with IsraelB. The revolt in Tunisia during the previous month that ousted their

dictatorC. The call for democratic change by President Barack Obama in a

speech given in CairoD. The removal of Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq and the free

elections that followed

Which innovation contributed to the European conquest of Africa?

A. The automobileB. Steel body armorC. The repeating rifleD. Metal-tipped arrows

In a command economy, how does the nation meet the needs

of its people?

A. The government and private enterprise provide essential services for some citizens

B. The government provides essential services to meet its citizens’ needs

C. The citizens are responsible to provide for their own needsD. The people barter for goods and services

Why was Gandhi an important figure to the Indian people?

A. He signed trade agreements with BritainB. He helped make British colonial rule strongerC. He ended British rule of India without armed rebellionD. He helped spread British influence across the Asian

subcontinent

Which best describes the variety of religions across Africa?

A. East Africans tend to follow Buddhism, while those in the western regions are entirely Muslim

B. Most Africans still follow traditional religions that existed before Europeans colonized the continent

C. Northern Africa is predominantly Muslim, with a mix of Christianity and other religions south of the Sahara

D. European colonization brought Christianity to Africa and the vast majority of the continent remains Christian

Which best describes the variety of religions across Africa?

A. East Africans tend to follow Buddhism, while those in the western regions are entirely Muslim

B. Most Africans still follow traditional religions that existed before Europeans colonized the continent

C. Northern Africa is predominantly Muslim, with a mix of Christianity and other religions south of the Sahara

D. European colonization brought Christianity to Africa and the vast majority of the continent remains Christian