IB History Exam Prep - Question List

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61. What was European interest in the American colonies from the period between 1450 and 1750 primarily due to?
  1. Traveling to America was very easy.
  2. Europeans wanted to establish military bases away from home.
  3. American colonies had large cash crops, which would potentially lead to a large profit for Europeans.
  4. Europeans wanted to escape the harsh climate of Europe.
62. Which of the following statements about voting in the Roman Republic is true?
  1. All adult citizens could vote and votes were equally-weighted.
  2. All adult citizens could vote; male votes counted for more.
  3. All adult male citizens could vote; votes of rich citizens counted for more.
  4. Voting was not allowed in the Roman Republic.
63. In 1915, a British passenger liner was torpedoed by a German U-Boat. What was the name of the ship?
  1. Titanic
  2. Lusitania
  3. Mauretania
  4. Olympic
64. How did the Neolithic Revolution influence traditional gender roles?
  1. Working outside of the home was highly valued
  2. Women did not work any longer.
  3. Men continued to hunt; women continued to gather.
  4. The economic roles of men and women were equal.
65. Why did the development of agriculture lead to a dramatic increase in population?
  1. The development of agriculture led to the end of the nomadic life.
  2. People no longer had to hunt and gather, which was highly dangerous.
  3. Farming led to a more stable source of food, which allowed for larger families and permanent homes.
  4. Agriculture and farming provided a much healthier diet than hunting and gathering did.

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